Day: August 16, 2023

Q.1 Assess the impact of Communist revolution on Chinese society and economy. [20 Marks] Ans: The Chinese Communist Revolution resulted in the victory of communists and the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China, on 1 October 1949. Background: Problems faced by the new regime were: The world as a whole would not recognize the […]

Q.1 Analyse land reforms measures and its various components in India between 1947 and early 1960’s. [20 marks] Ans: The main characteristics of the agrarian structure which independent India inherited were absentee land ownership; exploitation of tenants through high rents and insecurity of tenure; unequal distribution of land; tiny and fragmented holdings; and lack of […]

Q.1 Analyse land reforms measures and its various components in India between 1947 and early 1960’s. [20 marks] Q.2 “The Chipko, the first major environmental movement in post-independence India India, signified that environment issues are often women’s issues because they suffer most from its deterioration.” Comment. [10 Marks] Q.3 “The situation held dangerous potentialities and […]

Q.1 “It is one of the ironies of history that Japan was the creator of communist China.” Explain this statement.  [10 Marks] Ans: Japanese occupation of part of China and blatant imperialism led to the strengthening of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) under Mao and weakening of Nationalist Party (Kuomitang or KMT) under Chiang Kai Shek […]

Q.1 “It is one of the ironies of history that Japan was the creator of communist China.” Explain this statement.  [10 Marks] Q.2 “The purpose of Atlantic Charter was to be a message of hope to the occupied countries, and it held out the promise of a world organization based on the enduring verities of […]

Q.1 What were the different kind of functions performed by guilds in ancient India during c. 200 B.C. – c. 300 A.D.? Discuss with the help of contemporary sources. [15 Marks] Ans: People in ancient India following the same occupations and crafts, residing at one place, cooperated with each other and formed guilds. During the […]

Q.1 What were the different kind of functions performed by guilds in ancient India during c. 200 B.C. – c. 300 A.D.? Discuss with the help of contemporary sources. [15 Marks] Q.2 Discuss Indo-Roman trade between the 2nd century BCE and 2nd century CE by mentioning various sources, reasons of trade and one way trade. […]

Q. How the Vijayanagar Empire became the cultural centre of the south? [15 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 Kumar and you […]

Q.1 “Partition of India and Pakistan happens to be the most contested discursive territory of South Asian historiography.” Elaborate the statement by giving various views of historians regarding partition of India and Pakistan. [20 Marks] Ans: For many Indians freedom thus came with a sense of loss caused by the partition, while to many Muslims […]

Q.1 “Partition of India and Pakistan happens to be the most contested discursive territory of South Asian historiography.” Elaborate the statement by giving various views of historians regarding partition of India and Pakistan. [20 Marks] Q.2 “We have now an open conspiracy to free this country from foreign rule and you, comrades, and all our […]