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UPSC Prelims Mock Test – Modern History 2
Q1. Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1906
(a) Annulment of partition of Bengal
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“Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organizations free from gender bias.” Comment. (10 marks, 200 words)
Encouraging male membership within women's organizations is a vital step towards fostering inclusivity and dismantling gender bias.
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Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (10 marks, 200 words)
Urbanization in India has surged at an unprecedented pace, bringing forth a myriad of social issues that have become intrinsic to the urban landscape.
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American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. (10 marks, 200 words)
The American Revolution, often portrayed solely as a quest for political independence, can also be viewed through the lens of economic revolt against mercantilism.
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“Africa was chopped into States artificially created by accidents of European competition.” Analyse. (10 marks, 200 words)
The fragmentation of Africa into modern nation-states is a consequence of the 19th-century scramble for the continent by European powers.
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Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. (10 marks, 200 words)
The emergence of Bangladesh in 1971 marked a significant chapter in South Asian history, with India playing a decisive role in the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule.
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Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre- and post-independent India. (10 marks, 200 words)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad stands as an indomitable figure in the annals of India's struggle for freedom and its subsequent journey towards nation-building.
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Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan, ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’. (10 marks, 200 words)
The slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) holds profound historical significance in India, encapsulating the dual ethos of national defense and agricultural prosperity.
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Critically discuss the objectives of the Bhoodan and Gramdan Movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success. (10 marks, 200 words)
The Bhoodan (Land Gift) and Gramdan (Village Gift) Movements spearheaded by Acharya Vinoba Bhave emerged as pivotal initiatives in post-independence India, aiming to address agrarian issues and social inequalities.
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“In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India.” Elaborate. (10 marks, 200 words)
In many historical analyses, Lord Dalhousie emerges as a pivotal figure in shaping the trajectory of modern India.
