2024
Q 1. How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? (250 Words, 15 Marks)
Q 2. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? (250 Words, 15 Marks)
2023
Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. (150 words, 10 Marks)
2021
“There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement. (250 words, 15 Marks)
2019
Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. (250 words, 15 Marks)
2017
What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula? (10 marks, 150 words)
2016
The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine. (200 words, 12.5 marks)
2015
Q.2 To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. (150 words, 10 marks)
2014
Q.1 What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India? (150 words, 10 Marks)
Q.2 What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain’s self-image as a world power? (150 words, 10 Marks)
Q.3 The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate. (150 words, 10 Marks)
2013
Q.1 “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experienced. (200 words, 10 marks)
Q.2 Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyse. (200 words, 10 marks)
Q.3 American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. (200 words, 10 marks)
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