1988

Decolonization and Underdevelopment

Write a critical note on the process of decolonization accelerated by the second World War.

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Liberation from Colonial Rule

“… the European nations in emphasizing their solidarity, their Europeanness in dealing with Asian countries inevitably gave rise to a feeling of Asianness.” Comment in about 200 words.

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World Wars

“The Anglo-Japanese Treaty (1962) marks a milestone in the development of Japan as an Asiatic power.” Comment in about 200 words.

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Research Methods and Analysis

Write short note : Experimental design.

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Imperialism and Colonialism

Why is the period from 1842 to 1900 considered as half a century of humiliations in the history of China? What was the reaction of China?

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Origins of Modern Politics

Examine the view that the thirty years war (1618-1648) was essentially a contest between the Bourbon and Hapsburg houses for mastery of the Continent of Europe. How far did it settle the issue?

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Origins of Modern Politics

“At the news of the Declaration of Independence crowds gathered to cheer, fire guns and cannon and ring church bells in Philadelphia. Boston and other places, but there were many people in America who did not rejoice.” Comment in about 200 words.

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Sociology as a Science

Write short note : Bearing of research on theory

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Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

“Attempts to put mercantilist doctrine into practice characterised the history of most of the nations of Western European in the 16th and 17th centuries.” Comment in about 200 words.

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Sociology: The Discipline

Explain the basic premises of the anti-positivist attack on sociology. Do you agree with these? Substantiate your answer.

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Constitutional Developments in Colonial India, 1858-1935

“Dyarchy was introduced with high hopes and it must be said that, on a theoretical analysis and if worked under ideal conditions, it is not without merits.” Comment.

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Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

At different periods and at various levels, the National Movement assumed social, cultural and economic dimensions. Amplify.

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Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

“The Simla Conference (1945) afforded the last opportunity of the forces of nationalism to fight a reargued action to preserve the integrity of the country and when the battle was lost, the waves of communalism quickly engulfed it.” Comment in about 200 words.

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Indian Response to British Rule

Discuss briefly the tribal revolts in Eastern India from 1817 to 1857. Were they directed against land lordism and colonialism?

Read article Discuss briefly the tribal revolts in Eastern India from 1817 to 1857. Were they directed against land lordism and colonialism?
Indian Response to British Rule

“Whatever might have been its original character, it (Rebellion of 1857) soon became a symbol of challenge to the mighty British power in India.”

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Social and Cultural Developments

Review the educational policy of the English East India Company. To what extent did it serve the imperial interests of Great Britain?

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Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“The impact of government on the people meant essentially the impact of government on the village.” Comment.

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The Eighteenth Century

The expansion of Mughal empire in Deccan brought about its decline. Discuss.

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The Fourteenth Century

Was the state in the Sultanate period a theocracy? Discuss the new orientation of state policies and administrative principles under Muhammad bin Tughluq

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Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Bring out the salient features of the polity & social structure of the Rajputs. To what extent were they responsible for the weakness of the Rajput resistance to foreign invaders

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Regional States during Gupta Era

Evaluate the importance of the contributions of the Pallavas in the history of the development of art and administration in South India.

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Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

The Maukharis paving the way for the glory of Harshavardhana

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Post-Mauryan Period

Bring out the salient features of the religious developments in the Post-Maurya period. How was contemporary art influenced by it?

Read article Bring out the salient features of the religious developments in the Post-Maurya period. How was contemporary art influenced by it?
Mauryan Empire

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Mauryan court art as an alien grafting.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Mauryan court art as an alien grafting.
Period of Mahajanapadas

Write short essays of not more than 200 words on: The intellectual revolution in the Sixth Century B.C.

Read article Write short essays of not more than 200 words on: The intellectual revolution in the Sixth Century B.C.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Position of women in the Rigvedic society.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Position of women in the Rigvedic society.
Indus Valley Civilization

“The Indus Civilization had an abrupt end.” Discuss the statement and explain how the Indus Civilization could influence Indian culture in its later history.

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Environmental Geography

“The web of life is seamless and the consequences of disruption to one part of the ecosystem ripple throughout the whole.” Elaborate.

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Environmental Geography

With suitable examples, elaborate human ecological adaptations. Explain its impacts on ecology and the environment in various parts of the world.

Read article With suitable examples, elaborate human ecological adaptations. Explain its impacts on ecology and the environment in various parts of the world.

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1988

Write a critical note on the process of decolonization accelerated by the second World War.

“… the European nations in emphasizing their solidarity, their Europeanness in dealing with Asian countries inevitably gave rise to a feeling of Asianness.” Comment in about 200 words.

“The Anglo-Japanese Treaty (1962) marks a milestone in the development of Japan as an Asiatic power.” Comment in about 200 words.

Write short note : Experimental design.

Why is the period from 1842 to 1900 considered as half a century of humiliations in the history of China? What was the reaction of China?

Examine the view that the thirty years war (1618-1648) was essentially a contest between the Bourbon and Hapsburg houses for mastery of the Continent of Europe. How far did it settle the issue?

“At the news of the Declaration of Independence crowds gathered to cheer, fire guns and cannon and ring church bells in Philadelphia. Boston and other places, but there were many people in America who did not rejoice.” Comment in about 200 words.

Write short note : Bearing of research on theory

“Attempts to put mercantilist doctrine into practice characterised the history of most of the nations of Western European in the 16th and 17th centuries.” Comment in about 200 words.

Explain the basic premises of the anti-positivist attack on sociology. Do you agree with these? Substantiate your answer.

“Dyarchy was introduced with high hopes and it must be said that, on a theoretical analysis and if worked under ideal conditions, it is not without merits.” Comment.

At different periods and at various levels, the National Movement assumed social, cultural and economic dimensions. Amplify.

“The Simla Conference (1945) afforded the last opportunity of the forces of nationalism to fight a reargued action to preserve the integrity of the country and when the battle was lost, the waves of communalism quickly engulfed it.” Comment in about 200 words.

Discuss briefly the tribal revolts in Eastern India from 1817 to 1857. Were they directed against land lordism and colonialism?

“Whatever might have been its original character, it (Rebellion of 1857) soon became a symbol of challenge to the mighty British power in India.”

“The impact of government on the people meant essentially the impact of government on the village.” Comment.

The expansion of Mughal empire in Deccan brought about its decline. Discuss.

Was the state in the Sultanate period a theocracy? Discuss the new orientation of state policies and administrative principles under Muhammad bin Tughluq

Bring out the salient features of the polity & social structure of the Rajputs. To what extent were they responsible for the weakness of the Rajput resistance to foreign invaders

Evaluate the importance of the contributions of the Pallavas in the history of the development of art and administration in South India.

The Maukharis paving the way for the glory of Harshavardhana

Bring out the salient features of the religious developments in the Post-Maurya period. How was contemporary art influenced by it?

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Mauryan court art as an alien grafting.

Write short essays of not more than 200 words on: The intellectual revolution in the Sixth Century B.C.

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Position of women in the Rigvedic society.

“The Indus Civilization had an abrupt end.” Discuss the statement and explain how the Indus Civilization could influence Indian culture in its later history.

“The web of life is seamless and the consequences of disruption to one part of the ecosystem ripple throughout the whole.” Elaborate.

With suitable examples, elaborate human ecological adaptations. Explain its impacts on ecology and the environment in various parts of the world.

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