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Q. “The Harappans were not an artistic people.” Comment. [UPSC- 2025] Ans: Harappan art was not as grand and monumental as the art of Egypt or Mesopotamia. The Harappans did not build huge temples, pyramids or royal statues. However, this does not mean that they lacked artistic sense. Their art was marked by simplicity, realism, […]

Q. After the battle of Plassey, the mercenary became the Kingmaker. Critically examine. [UPSC- 2024] Ans: The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company led by Robert Clive. It was a pivotal moment in Indian history, marking the […]

Q.1 Discuss the evolution of the Pallava–Chalukya conflicts from the sixth to the eighth century CE. [20 Marks] Q.2 Evaluate the significance of Agraharas in fostering education in early medieval India. [15 Marks] Q.3 Explain the contributions of Aryabhatta, Varahamihira, and Brahmagupta to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. [15 Marks] Q.4 “Doubtless it was […]

Q.1 Discuss the evolution of the Pallava–Chalukya conflicts from the sixth to the eighth century CE. [20 Marks] Ans: The Pallava-Chalukya conflicts between the 6th and 8th centuries CE represent one of the most important and prolonged struggles in early medieval South India. These conflicts were primarily fought between two powerful dynasties—the Pallavas of Kanchipuram […]

Q. To what extent were the Latin American countries able to overcome centuries of foreign domination and intervention? [10 Marks] लैटिन अमेरिकी देश सदियों के विदेशी शासन और दखल से उबरने में किस हद तक सफल रहे? [10 अंक] Ans: Latin American countries achieved formal political independence from Spanish and Portuguese colonialism in the early […]

Q. To what extent were the Latin American countries able to overcome centuries of foreign domination and intervention? [10 Marks] लैटिन अमेरिकी देश सदियों के विदेशी शासन और दखल से उबरने में किस हद तक सफल रहे? [10 अंक] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you […]

Q. “UNO was the necessity of the time when the World War II ended.” Critically examine its achievements and shortcomings. [20 Marks] “दूसरे विश्व युद्ध के खत्म होने पर UNO समय की ज़रूरत थी।” इसकी उपलब्धियों और कमियों का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण करें। [20 अंक] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in […]

Q. “UNO was the necessity of the time when the World War II ended.” Critically examine its achievements and shortcomings. [20 Marks] “दूसरे विश्व युद्ध के खत्म होने पर UNO समय की ज़रूरत थी।” इसकी उपलब्धियों और कमियों का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण करें। [20 अंक] Ans: The United Nations Organization was established on 24 October 1945 […]

Q. Discuss the factors that contributed to the rise of the Non-Aligned Movement in the post-Second World War period. [10 Marks] Ans: The Non-Aligned Movement arose after the Second World War as a collective response of newly independent Asian, African and Latin American countries to the Cold War bipolarity, colonial exploitation, military blocs, and economic […]

Q. Discuss the factors that contributed to the rise of the Non-Aligned Movement in the post-Second World War period. [10 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 […]