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 concept of the “economic drain” in Bengal following the Battle of Plassey in 1757 refers to the systematic extraction of wealth from Bengal by the British East India Company, which led to the impoverishment […]

Q. What were the obstacles to Italian unification till 1852? How and with what methods was the unification of Italy achieved? [UPSC- 1993] Ans: Italian unification, or the “Risorgimento,” was a multifaceted process that culminated in the establishment of a unified Italian state in 1861. However, the path to unification was fraught with significant obstacles […]

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: “Arab […]