Decolonization and Underdevelopment: History Optional PYQs

Decolonization and Underdevelopment: Factors constraining development: Latin America, Africa

PYQs: Decolonization and Underdevelopment [1985-2024]

1. Write a critical note on the process of decolonization accelerated by the second World War. (1988)
2. ‘The decolonization led to the break-up of Empires.’ Comment. (2001)
3. “Decolonization has finished. It definitely belongs to the past. Yet somehow it has refused to become history.” Critically examine in 150 words.  (2013)
4. Discuss the factors constraining development of Africa after decolonization. (2018)
5. Explain why Latin America was beset with chronic political instability and endemic military conflicts throughout most of the 19^th century. (2019)
6. Critically examine whether it was true that after a century of dependency on Europeans, Africans were ill prepared for the task of nation-building. (2020)
7. How far did Latin American countries overcome centuries of subjugation and foreign intervention? (2022)
8. To what extent underdevelopment in Latin America is caused by neo-imperialism? (2024)