1986

Liberation from Colonial Rule

‘Under Mustafa Kemal’s dictatorship, Turkey was rapidly nationalized.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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World Wars

What led to the formation of the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo axis? Indicate its impact on international politics.

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Research Methods and Analysis

Write short note : Techniques employed in measuring attitudes.

Read article Write short note : Techniques employed in measuring attitudes.
Imperialism and Colonialism

Discuss the Self-strengthening movement in China.

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Industrialization

‘The novelty in sixteenth-century mercantilism its extension from city to nation and the transfer of its chief agency from local guilt to national monarch.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Origins of Modern Politics

‘If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it ; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it ; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Origins of Modern Politics

‘Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang…” Comment in about 200 words.

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Sociology as a Science

Write short note : The problem of objectivity in Sociology.

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Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

What is meant by the ‘rediscovery of ancient civilization’? Show how the ‘New Learning’ was a major element in the beginning of Modem Europe.

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Other Strands in the National Movement

Account for the rise and growth of Leftwing within the Congress. Did Jawaharlal Nehru believe in a socialistic approach to Indian and world problems and if so why?

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Indian Response to British Rule

‘It is sometimes asked by Ruling Chiefs, as well as by the public in India and in Europe what our policy towards Native States is. I can tell you that the basis of the policy was laid in Queen Victoria’s Proclamation of 1858 and repeated in the Coronation message of His Majesty the King Emperor.’

Read article ‘It is sometimes asked by Ruling Chiefs, as well as by the public in India and in Europe what our policy towards Native States is. I can tell you that the basis of the policy was laid in Queen Victoria’s Proclamation of 1858 and repeated in the Coronation message of His Majesty the King Emperor.’
Indian Response to British Rule

‘The roots of Moplah discontent were clearly agrarian….’

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Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas

‘Rammohun thus presents a most instructive and inspiring study for the New India of which he is the type and pioneer.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

Bring out the pattern of commercialization of agriculture in the 19th century. Was it a forced process for the vast majority of poorer peasants?

Read article Bring out the pattern of commercialization of agriculture in the 19th century. Was it a forced process for the vast majority of poorer peasants?
Early Structure of the British Raj

Discuss the basic features of the judicial administration under the East India Company. Did the British introduce the modem concept of the rule of law in India?

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British Expansion in India

‘Upon the whole, then, I conclude that the treaty of Bassein was wise, just and a politic measure.’ Comment

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The Eighteenth Century

Account for the rise of the Marathas as a political power. How did they influence the course of history?

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The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century: Political History

Bring out the significance of the reign of Sher Shah in the history of India.

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Society, Culture and Economy in the 13th and 14th Centuries

‘The period of Delhi Sultans witnessed the emergence of Indo-Persian culture.’ Discuss the statement with reference to developments in the fields of language, literature, art and social life.

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Regional States during Gupta Era

The contributions of the Pallavas to Indian architecture.

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Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

Harsha is described as ‘the lord of the whole of north India’. Determine the extent of his empire and discuss his political relations with Sasanka, Bhaskaravarman and Pulakesin II

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Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

The significance of the policy of matrimonial alliances for the expansion and consolidation of the Gupta empire

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Post-Mauryan Period

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on; The role of guilds in the economic life of India from c. 200 B. C. to c. A. D. 300.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words on; The role of guilds in the economic life of India from c. 200 B. C. to c. A. D. 300.
Mauryan Empire

Discuss critically the relative importance of the different sources for the history of the Mauryan period.

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Aryans and Vedic Period

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Democratic elements in the political system of the early Vedic period.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Democratic elements in the political system of the early Vedic period.
Indus Valley Civilization

‘On circumstantial evidence Indra stands convicted.’ Explain, and discuss briefly different views about a sudden end of the Indus Valley civilization. How would you explain the presence of those elements in Indian culture and civilization which are found to have existed in the Indus Valley period?

Read article ‘On circumstantial evidence Indra stands convicted.’ Explain, and discuss briefly different views about a sudden end of the Indus Valley civilization. How would you explain the presence of those elements in Indian culture and civilization which are found to have existed in the Indus Valley period?

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1986

‘Under Mustafa Kemal’s dictatorship, Turkey was rapidly nationalized.’ Comment in about 200 words.

What led to the formation of the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo axis? Indicate its impact on international politics.

Write short note : Techniques employed in measuring attitudes.

Discuss the Self-strengthening movement in China.

‘The novelty in sixteenth-century mercantilism its extension from city to nation and the transfer of its chief agency from local guilt to national monarch.’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it ; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it ; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘Napoleon was the child of the Revolution, but in many ways he reversed the aims and principles of the movement from which he sprang…” Comment in about 200 words.

Write short note : The problem of objectivity in Sociology.

What is meant by the ‘rediscovery of ancient civilization’? Show how the ‘New Learning’ was a major element in the beginning of Modem Europe.

Account for the rise and growth of Leftwing within the Congress. Did Jawaharlal Nehru believe in a socialistic approach to Indian and world problems and if so why?

‘The roots of Moplah discontent were clearly agrarian….’

Bring out the pattern of commercialization of agriculture in the 19th century. Was it a forced process for the vast majority of poorer peasants?

Discuss the basic features of the judicial administration under the East India Company. Did the British introduce the modem concept of the rule of law in India?

‘Upon the whole, then, I conclude that the treaty of Bassein was wise, just and a politic measure.’ Comment

Account for the rise of the Marathas as a political power. How did they influence the course of history?

Bring out the significance of the reign of Sher Shah in the history of India.

‘The period of Delhi Sultans witnessed the emergence of Indo-Persian culture.’ Discuss the statement with reference to developments in the fields of language, literature, art and social life.

The contributions of the Pallavas to Indian architecture.

Harsha is described as ‘the lord of the whole of north India’. Determine the extent of his empire and discuss his political relations with Sasanka, Bhaskaravarman and Pulakesin II

The significance of the policy of matrimonial alliances for the expansion and consolidation of the Gupta empire

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on; The role of guilds in the economic life of India from c. 200 B. C. to c. A. D. 300.

Discuss critically the relative importance of the different sources for the history of the Mauryan period.

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Democratic elements in the political system of the early Vedic period.

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