World History

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• Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. ( 150 Words) [UPSC 2023]
• The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine. (200 words) [UPSC 2016]
• 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) [UPSC 2014]

Renaissance

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• What are the factors that have contributed to the continued resilience of monarchies in the Middle East, despite numerous uprisings in the region? (200 words)

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American Revolution

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• Discuss how the Civil War (1861-1865) shaped the nature and identity of the United States, following its creation during the American Revolution. (200 words)

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• Explain how the foundations of the modern world were, laid by the American and French Revolutions. (250 words) [UPSC 2019]

French Revolution

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• Although the causes of the French Revolution were primarily internal, its effects extended beyond France’s borders. Discuss. (200 words)

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• Explain how the foundations of the modern world were, laid by the American and French Revolutions. (250 words) [UPSC 2019]

Nationalism in Europe

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Unification of Itly

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Unification of Germany

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Industrial Revolution & Imperialism

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• What factors led to England becoming the first country to undergo modern industrialization? (200 words)
• Examine the statement: “The Industrial Revolution in Britain was fundamentally based on the deindustrialization of India.” (200 words)
• Discuss the reasons why the Industrial Revolution began in England and outline its impacts. (200 words)

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• Why did the Industrial Revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present? (200 words) [UPSC 2015]

World Between 1890 to World War I

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World War I

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• How did the First World War serve as a turning point in African history, and what were its profound consequences for the continent’s colonized nations? (200 words)
• What were the underlying causes of the First World War, particularly regarding the rivalries and conflicts among imperialist nations? Discuss in detail. (200 words)

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• To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. (200 words) [UPSC 2015]

Russian Revolution

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• What were the key factors that triggered the Russian Revolution of 1917, and what were its consequences?(Answer in 200 words)

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German Revolution

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World Between the Two World Wars

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• The Great Depression was triggered by a mix of factors, and the impact of the crisis in one region quickly spread to other parts of the world, including India. Discuss. (200 words)
• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of the League of Nations in promoting and preserving international peace following World War I.(Answer in 200 words)

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• “There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement. (250 words) [UPSC 2021]

Emergence of the Soviet Union

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• Some argue that the reforms introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev were the primary cause of the disintegration of the USSR. Do you agree with this perspective? Provide logical justifications for your answer. (200 words)

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Nationalist Movements in Asia & Africa

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World War II

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• What were the key factors that contributed to the decolonization of Asian and African countries following the end of World War II? (200 words)

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• To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. (200 words) [UPSC 2015]

World After 1945

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• What are the key factors that have sustained the multi-decade conflict between Israel and Palestine into the present day? (200 words)
• Provide a concise summary of the Non-Aligned Movement and assess its significance in today’s context. (200 words)

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Post-World War II Effects

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• Evaluate the role of World War II as a catalyst for scientific and technological advancements, and discuss how these innovations influenced both the outcome of the war and post-war developments. (200 words)

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Europe after World War II

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• How did the Iranian Revolution of 1979 transform regional dynamics and have global ramifications?(200 Words)

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Cold War

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Korean War & Vietnam War

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Decolonization

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Cuban Crisis

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The collapse of Soviet Union

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Political Philosophies

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Communism

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• Discuss the reasons why Communism persisted in China but not in the USSR, despite shared similarities between the two. (200 words)

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Capitalism

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Socialism

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