Day: October 11, 2023

Q. Describe briefly the main events (1940-47) which contributed towards the partition of India. Was it inevitable? [BPSC- 1999] Ans: The partition of India was neither a sudden activity nor a spontaneous one. The winds of partition began to blow early on during the freedom struggle itself. There were many reasons behind this. However, more […]

Q. “The unification of Italy completed…the destruction of the European order.” Comment.  Ans: The concept of the European order refers to the established political, social, and economic structure that governed European affairs during a particular period. During the 19th century, the European order was largely based on the principles of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), […]

Q. “With the Cold War over and the Soviet Union gone, the face of international diplomacy has undergone a metamorphosis.” Critically examine. [UPSC- 2012] Ans: The end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union marked a significant turning point in international relations. The collapse of the bipolar world order led to […]

Q. Hitler was “a creature flung to the top by the tides of revolutionary change, or the embodiment of the collective unconsciousness of a people obsessed with violence and death.” Comment. Ans: Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the atrocities committed under his regime during World War II have prompted various interpretations and analyses of […]

Q. “The Communist international and the League of Nations both announced the end of the Balance of Power.” Comment.  Ans: The concept of the balance of power, a cornerstone of international relations, has historically influenced the relationships between nations. The balance of power theory suggests that states may secure their survival by preventing any one […]

Q. In Russia, Lenin was “the father of socialism, organizer of the revolution and the founder of the new Russian society.” Examine the statement.  OR Write a critical note on: Lenin’s role in the Russian Revolution of 1917.  OR How did Lenin achieve an abrupt transition from a Monarchical autocratic to a Socialist State?  Ans: […]

Q. How did the policies of governments facilitate the process of industrialisation in Europe? [UPSC- 2019] Ans: The process of industrialisation in Europe was significantly facilitated by the implementation of various government policies during the 18th and 19th centuries. These policies created an environment conducive to industrial growth, innovation, and technological advancements.©selfstudyhistory.com Enclosure Acts and […]

Q. “The Trade Union Movement in India not only supported the call for national struggle at critical junctures, but also impacted its course and character in several ways.” Critically examine. [UPSC- 2020] Ans: The gradual industrialisation of India during the British rule not only brought the Indian capitalists into the foreground of public life, it […]

Q. How did the introduction of Community Development Programme and Panchayati Raj promote welfare of rural India? [UPSC- 2019] Ans: Two major programmes for rural uplift, namely, the Community Development Programme and the Panchayati Raj, were introduced in 1952 and 1959 respectively. The aim of CDP was rural development with participation of people, which ultimately […]

Q. Discuss how the Satyagrahas of Gandhi removed the spell of fear among Indians and thus knocked off an important pillar of imperialism. [UPSC- 2017]  Ans: Imperialism, anywhere in the world, rests its balance on twin pillars- One, that it is benefitting a party concerned and two, that it is impossible to throw the yoke […]