Day: December 28, 2017

“Revolt of 1857 had many democratic and nationalistic sentiments associated with it and various measure were taken by Indian rebels to ensure unity amongst Indian.” Justify the statement with the help of examples. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: One of the significant aspect associated with the Revolt of 1857 was the republican or democratic sentiments reflected by the Bengal […]

“After all we framed the constitution of 1935 because we thought it the best way to hold India to the Empire.” Explain. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: The Government of India Act 1935 was originally passed in August 1935 and was the longest British Act of Parliament ever enacted by that time. The significance of the Government of India […]

Despite Panchsheel, continued differences between the two nations led to the Indo-Sino War in 1962. Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Panchsheel was the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence between India and China signed in 1954 by Indian Prime Minister Nehru with China. Five principles were: Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Mutual non-aggression. Mutual non-interference […]

“Bengal united is power; Bengal divided will pull several different ways.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: In the official note, Risley, the Home Secretary to the Government of India said, “Bengal united is power; Bengal divided will pull several different ways”. This was in the context of the division of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon. The provincial […]

For History Optional and GS Paper I Q. Show how the Civil Disobedience was marked by much scattered potentially radical manifestations. Was the Karachi Congress an indication of certain basic weakness of the entire movement? Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those enrolled in test series will be given priority with ensured evaluation of answers. […]

For History Optional and GS Paper I Q. “The Simla Conference (1945) afforded the last opportunity of the forces of nationalism to fight a reargued action to preserve the integrity of the country and when the battle was lost, the waves of communalism quickly engulfed it.” Comment. Note: To get feedback, send you answers to selfstudyhistory@gmail.com. Those […]