1990

Liberation from Colonial Rule

How did the Japanese occupation of South East Asian countries during the Second World War give a boost to nationalise in the regions? Explain with examples.

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World Wars

The treaties made at the Paris Peace conference in 1919-20 were replete with unstable compromises, reflecting more materialism than idealism. Elucidate.

Read article The treaties made at the Paris Peace conference in 1919-20 were replete with unstable compromises, reflecting more materialism than idealism. Elucidate.
Research Methods and Analysis

Write short note : Participant observation.

Read article Write short note : Participant observation.
Nation-State System

‘The comparion between Cavour’s and Bismark’s achievements reveals ‘striking points of resemblance and no less striking points of dissimilarity.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Industrialization

‘The Industrial Revolution put mobility in the place of stability.’ Comment.

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Origins of Modern Politics

What issues involved in the conflict between the King and Parliament in England in the seventeenth century? Discuss.

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Origins of Modern Politics

‘The American war of Independence transformed Europeans as well as America.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Sociology as a Science

Discuss the nature and character of voluntary associations. What is their importance in developing societies ?

Read article Discuss the nature and character of voluntary associations. What is their importance in developing societies ?
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

‘The Renaissance was the discovery of the world and of man’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Consolidation as a Nation

‘The new India was not to be built up, as late nineteenth century patriots had thought, by copious draught from the past, but rather by frequent injections from the energetic contemporary west.’ Comment

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Politics of Separatism

‘Lord Mountbatten came with an order to organise retreat, in military parlance-an operation.’ Comment in about 200 words.

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Other Strands in the National Movement

‘The National Movement has shown concern for problems other than the constitutional one.’ Discuss the factors that helped the rise of a left wing in the Indian National Congress.

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Indian Response to British Rule

The roots of the Moplah uprising (1921) were clearly agrarian. Do you agree?

Read article The roots of the Moplah uprising (1921) were clearly agrarian. Do you agree?
Social and Cultural Developments

What was the Anglicisit – Orientalist controversy about? How was it resolved and with what results?

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Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“The hey-day of the British power in India was also the high noon of ‘Laissez faire’ economic doctrine.” Comment.

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British Expansion in India

‘We have no right to seize Sind, yet we shall do so, and a very advantageous, useful and human piece of rascality it will be.’ Comment

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Akbar

“In medieval Indian history Akbar is unique for his religio-political ideas and policies.” Discuss the statement and compare Akbar with Sher Shah in regard to their administrative policies and revenue administration.

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The Fourteenth Century

‘Firuz Tugluq has been overshadowed by Muhammad Tughluq.’ In the light of this statement evaluate the significance of the policies and actions of Firuz Tughluq

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Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200

“Sankaracharya brought about a synthesis of ideas and philosophies.” Discuss the statement and analyse the historical significance of his life and thought.

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Regional States during Gupta Era

Make a comparative study of the administrative system and development of art under the Pallavas of Kanchi and the Chalukyas of Vatapi

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Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

The economic prosperity in the Gupta period.

Read article The economic prosperity in the Gupta period.
Post-Mauryan Period

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Indian participation in the silk trade through Central Asia.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Indian participation in the silk trade through Central Asia.
Mauryan Empire

Write short essay of not more than 200 words: The Maurya policy of regulating and controlling economic activities.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words: The Maurya policy of regulating and controlling economic activities.
Period of Mahajanapadas

Trace the rise of Magadhan imperialism up to the times of the Nandas with particular reference to its policy towards the non-monarchical state. Discuss the factors that contributed to its success.

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Aryans and Vedic Period

‘The Indus civilization did not have an abrupt appearance.’ Discuss the statement. How does the Indus civilization stand, in view of its geographical expansion and chronology, in relations to the Vedic civilization?

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Aryans and Vedic Period

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: The formulation of social system in the later Vedic period.

Read article Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: The formulation of social system in the later Vedic period.

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1990

How did the Japanese occupation of South East Asian countries during the Second World War give a boost to nationalise in the regions? Explain with examples.

The treaties made at the Paris Peace conference in 1919-20 were replete with unstable compromises, reflecting more materialism than idealism. Elucidate.

Write short note : Participant observation.

‘The comparion between Cavour’s and Bismark’s achievements reveals ‘striking points of resemblance and no less striking points of dissimilarity.’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘The Industrial Revolution put mobility in the place of stability.’ Comment.

What issues involved in the conflict between the King and Parliament in England in the seventeenth century? Discuss.

‘The American war of Independence transformed Europeans as well as America.’ Comment in about 200 words.

Discuss the nature and character of voluntary associations. What is their importance in developing societies ?

‘The Renaissance was the discovery of the world and of man’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘The new India was not to be built up, as late nineteenth century patriots had thought, by copious draught from the past, but rather by frequent injections from the energetic contemporary west.’ Comment

‘Lord Mountbatten came with an order to organise retreat, in military parlance-an operation.’ Comment in about 200 words.

‘The National Movement has shown concern for problems other than the constitutional one.’ Discuss the factors that helped the rise of a left wing in the Indian National Congress.

The roots of the Moplah uprising (1921) were clearly agrarian. Do you agree?

“The hey-day of the British power in India was also the high noon of ‘Laissez faire’ economic doctrine.” Comment.

‘We have no right to seize Sind, yet we shall do so, and a very advantageous, useful and human piece of rascality it will be.’ Comment

“In medieval Indian history Akbar is unique for his religio-political ideas and policies.” Discuss the statement and compare Akbar with Sher Shah in regard to their administrative policies and revenue administration.

‘Firuz Tugluq has been overshadowed by Muhammad Tughluq.’ In the light of this statement evaluate the significance of the policies and actions of Firuz Tughluq

“Sankaracharya brought about a synthesis of ideas and philosophies.” Discuss the statement and analyse the historical significance of his life and thought.

Make a comparative study of the administrative system and development of art under the Pallavas of Kanchi and the Chalukyas of Vatapi

The economic prosperity in the Gupta period.

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: Indian participation in the silk trade through Central Asia.

Write short essay of not more than 200 words: The Maurya policy of regulating and controlling economic activities.

Trace the rise of Magadhan imperialism up to the times of the Nandas with particular reference to its policy towards the non-monarchical state. Discuss the factors that contributed to its success.

‘The Indus civilization did not have an abrupt appearance.’ Discuss the statement. How does the Indus civilization stand, in view of its geographical expansion and chronology, in relations to the Vedic civilization?

Write short essay of not more than 200 words on: The formulation of social system in the later Vedic period.

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