Day: August 1, 2026

Q. Why was the Great Revolt of 1857 confined only to North India? How did it change the character of British rule in the subcontinent? Explain [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The Great Revolt of 1857 was the first major armed challenge to British rule in India. It began as a sepoy mutiny at Meerut on 10 […]

Q. Compare and contrast the position of Hindu and Muslim women in 13th and 14th century India. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The 13th and 14th centuries in India broadly correspond to the period of the Delhi Sultanate, along with several powerful regional kingdoms in Rajasthan, the Deccan and South India. The position of women during this […]

Q. Regionalism in India after 1947 was occasioned by developmental imperatives as much as linguistic particularism. – Elucidate. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: Regionalism in post-independence India refers to the assertion of regional identity, interests and aspirations within the Indian Union. It has often been associated with linguistic identity, especially after the demand for linguistic states. However, […]

Q. Harappan art contributes to our understanding of their aesthetic sensibilities in addition to spiritual and ritualistic life. Comment. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: Harappan art is one of the most important sources for understanding the mind and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization. Since the Harappan script has not yet been deciphered, material remains such as […]