Day: August 20, 2024

Q. “……. the hunt of the Pindaris became merged in the Third Maratha War.” Comment. [UPSC- 1989] Ans: The statement refers to the historical context of early 19th century India, where British military campaigns against the Pindaris, a group of marauding bands, led to the broader conflict with the Maratha Confederacy, culminating in the Third […]

Q. Discuss the causes that led to the ‘economic drain’ in Bengal following the Battle of Plassey. [UPSC- 2004] Ans: The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked a fundamental turning point in Bengal’s economic history. Before Plassey, the East India Company generally had to bring bullion into India to purchase Indian goods. After acquiring decisive political […]

Q. What were the obstacles to Italian unification till 1852? How and with what methods was the unification of Italy achieved? [UPSC- 1993] Ans: In 1815 the Congress of Vienna left Italy divided among several states and largely under Austrian control. The Austrian chancellor Metternich dismissed it as “a geographical expression”. Until 1852, a combination […]

Q. Arab Nationalism and Oil- these were the principal factors complicating the relations of the West Asian countries with the outside world. Do you agree? [UPSC- 1993] OR “Arab nationalism and oil – these were the principal Factors in complicating the relations of Middle Eastern countries with the outside world.” Comment. [UPSC- 2009] Ans: In […]