Day: June 17, 2021

Q. “The causes of the French Revolution of 1789 included both long term and structural factors, as well as more immediate events.” Critically examine. [UPSC, 2020]  Ans: The French Revolution was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France and its colonies beginning in 1789. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent […]

Q. Analyze the role of Egypt after the Second World War in bringing about Arab unity. [UPSC, 2019]   Ans: Arabs have several things in common. They all speak the Arabic language, they are nearly all Muslims and most of them wanted to see the destruction of Israel so that the Palestinian Arabs could have back […]

Q. Was the Moplah Rebellion in Malabar an expression of anti-landlord and anti-foreign discontent? Discuss. [UPSC, 2018]  Ans: Mappila Riots were to a series of riots by the Mappila (Moplah) Muslims of Malabar, Kerala in the 19th century and the early 20th century (1836–1921) against mainly Hindus landlords and the state. The Malabar Rebellion of […]