Day: July 30, 2020

Q. ‘Wellesley was one of the greatest of the British rulers in India.’ Comment ‘वेलेजली ब्रिटिश शासको में से एक महानतम शासक था।’ टिप्पणी कीजिए। [BPSC, 2009] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Wellesley was the governor general of Bengal between 1798 to 1805. He arrived in India 1798 with a grand imperial vision and took several steps due […]

Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2021 [Modern India: Week 2] Q.1 Assess the effect of the drain of wealth theory as a critique of British economic policy in India. [20 Marks] Q.2 In British India “the impact of the government on the people meant essentially the impact of government on the village.” Comment. [10 […]

Solution: Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2021 [Modern India: Week 2] Q.1 Assess the effect of the drain of wealth theory as a critique of British economic policy in India. [20 Marks] Ans: Of all the national movements in colonial countries, the Indian national movement was the most deeply and firmly rooted in an […]

Assess the importance of the drain of wealth theory as a critique of British economic policy in India. भारत में ब्रिटिश आर्थिक नीति की समीक्षा के रूप में धन निकासी सिद्धान्त के महत्व का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। [BPSC, 1995] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Of all the national movements in colonial countries, the Indian national movement was the most […]

Trace the circumstances responsible for the emergence of national awakening in India. भारत में राष्ट्रीय जागृति के उद्भव के लिए उत्तरदायी परिस्थितियों का रेखांकन कीजिये। [BPSC, 2012] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: As the British extended their empire over India, there was a feeling of resentment amongst the people which was very sullen. It was based on their […]

Describe the role of Mahatma Gandhi in struggle of independence of India between 1920 and 1947. 1920 से 1947 के मध्य भारत के स्वतंत्रता के लिये संघर्ष में महात्मा गाँधी की भूमिका का वर्णन कीजिये। [BPSC, 2007] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Mahatma Gandhi played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle of India. For him the non-violent […]

Q. Analyse the mutual relations between the Bengal Nawabs and the East India Company from 1717 to 1765. बगाल के नवाबों और ईस्ट इण्डिया कम्पनी में 1717 से 1765 तक के आपसी सम्बन्धों का विश्लेषण करें। [BPSC, 2005] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Since 17th century, British Company was one among other European companies (e.g. French and Dutch) […]

Q. How did the British occupy Bengal between 1740 and 1765 ? 1740 और 1765 के मध्य अग्रेजों ने बंगाल पर किस प्रकार आधिपत्य स्थापित किया ? [BPSC, 2007] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Since 17th century, British Company was one among other European companies (e.g. French and Dutch) which were attracted to the rich resources and good […]