Day: January 28, 2023

Q. Describe briefly the salient features of the socio-religious movements launched by the Hindu reformers during the 19th century. [20 Marks] Ans: In 19th century, numerous socio-religious reform movements emerged in India targeting the prevalent social evils and superstitious religious practices. These movements were result of introspection of strength and weaknesses and response to the […]

Q. Describe briefly the salient features of the socio-religious movements launched by the Hindu reformers during the 19th century. [20 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. For example, if your […]

Q. Discuss the economic impact of British rule on Indian economy. [20 Marks] Ans: British rule in India had its impact in every dimensions. But the impact in the Indian economy was most felt. Major economic impacts were: Subordination of native capitals: As the English East India Company began to acquire political hegemony and a […]

Q. “In moderate phase, Congress was limited to a limited elitist politics for limited reforms.” Comment. [10 Marks] Ans: The Indian National Congress, which was found in 1885, was completely under the control of moderate leaders during 1885-1905 which aimed at gradual and limited reform: In its political behaviour the Indian National Congress in its […]

Q. “In moderate phase, Congress was limited to a limited elitist politics for limited reforms.” Comment. [10 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. For example, if your name is Ashok […]

Q. Identify the main strands in the Civil Disobedience Movement with particular reference to the changing role of ‘business pressures’ in the country. [20 Marks] Ans: The Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) was among the most formidable and organised movement launched during the Indian Freedom struggle against the British rule. It began with the famous Dandi […]

Q. Identify the main strands in the Civil Disobedience Movement with particular reference to the changing role of ‘business pressures’ in the country. [20 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. […]

Q. “After all we framed the constitution of 1935 because we thought it the best way to hold India to the Empire.” Explain the perspective of Viceroy Lord Linlithgow. [10 Marks] Ans: The Government of India Act 1935 was originally passed in August 1935 and was the longest British Act of Parliament ever enacted by […]

Q. “After all we framed the constitution of 1935 because we thought it the best way to hold India to the Empire.” Explain the perspective of Viceroy Lord Linlithgow. [10 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any app) on selfstudyhistory@gmail.com Name your […]

Q. “The hey-day of the British power in India was also the high noon of ‘Laissez faire’ economic doctrine”. Comment. [10 Marks] Ans: The doctrine of laissez faire preaches little or no interference by the state in economic sphere. To interfere as little as possible with economic progress was considered to be the highest wisdom […]