1992

World Wars

Trace the distinct phases of the Sino Japanese War. Assess its political, economic and cultural impact on China, both ‘occupied and free.’

Read article Trace the distinct phases of the Sino Japanese War. Assess its political, economic and cultural impact on China, both ‘occupied and free.’
World Wars

“Thus the League sought to achieve the profoundest of all psychological revolutions—to transform the war mentality of man into a peace mentality.” Comment.

Read article “Thus the League sought to achieve the profoundest of all psychological revolutions—to transform the war mentality of man into a peace mentality.” Comment.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a single revolution which developed two phases. Elucidate.

Read article The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a single revolution which developed two phases. Elucidate.
Nation-State System

‘Nominally the new Turkey was republican and democratic.’ Comment.

Read article ‘Nominally the new Turkey was republican and democratic.’ Comment.
Origins of Modern Politics

From the Thirty Years War finally emerged the modern state system of Europe. Do you agree?

Read article From the Thirty Years War finally emerged the modern state system of Europe. Do you agree?
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.

Read article ‘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.
Origins of Modern Politics

‘The sponsors of the overseas expansion of Europe were national monarchies.’ Comment.

Read article ‘The sponsors of the overseas expansion of Europe were national monarchies.’ Comment.
Sociology as a Science

Write short note : Design of sociological research.

Read article Write short note : Design of sociological research.
Constitutional Developments in Colonial India, 1858-1935

‘Please remember, in granting separate electorates, we are sowing dragon’s teeth the harvest will be bitter.’ Comment.

Read article ‘Please remember, in granting separate electorates, we are sowing dragon’s teeth the harvest will be bitter.’ Comment.
Constitutional Developments in Colonial India, 1858-1935

‘No native state should be left to exist in India which is not upheld by the British power or the political conduct of which is not under the absolute control.’ Comment.

Read article ‘No native state should be left to exist in India which is not upheld by the British power or the political conduct of which is not under the absolute control.’ Comment.
Rise of Gandhi and the Gandhian Era

Show how the Civil Disobedience was marked by much scattered potentially radical manifestations. Was the Karachi Congress an indication of certain basic weakness of the entire movement?

Read article Show how the Civil Disobedience was marked by much scattered potentially radical manifestations. Was the Karachi Congress an indication of certain basic weakness of the entire movement?
Early Indian Nationalism

‘It was in this almost unrecognizable form that the Ilbert Bill was finally enacted… it was primarily a failure of the Viceroy’. Comment

Read article ‘It was in this almost unrecognizable form that the Ilbert Bill was finally enacted… it was primarily a failure of the Viceroy’. Comment
Indian Response to British Rule

Discuss the origins and character of major peasant and tribal uprisings in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Were these protest movements backward-looking?

Read article Discuss the origins and character of major peasant and tribal uprisings in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Were these protest movements backward-looking?
Early Structure of the British Raj

Assess the impact of the utilitarian ideas in moulding the British attitude towards India. How did the utilitarian try to solve the problem of land revenue?

Read article Assess the impact of the utilitarian ideas in moulding the British attitude towards India. How did the utilitarian try to solve the problem of land revenue?
European Penetration into India

‘On 23 June 1757, the middle-ages of India ended, and her modern age began.’ Comment.

Read article ‘On 23 June 1757, the middle-ages of India ended, and her modern age began.’ Comment.
Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

Shivaji was a great organizer and builder of civil institutions, examine this statement in the light of the difficulties of administration and the extent of success achieved by him

Read article Shivaji was a great organizer and builder of civil institutions, examine this statement in the light of the difficulties of administration and the extent of success achieved by him
Culture during Mughal Empire

Write brief essay: Mughal official histories and autobiographical works.

Read article Write brief essay: Mughal official histories and autobiographical works.
The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century: Political History

Write brief essay on Portuguese control of the Indian Ocean and its impact.

Read article Write brief essay on Portuguese control of the Indian Ocean and its impact.
Society, Culture and Economy in the 13th and 14th Centuries

Write brief essay: Indo – Islamic architecture during the Khalji and Tughluq period.

Read article Write brief essay: Indo – Islamic architecture during the Khalji and Tughluq period.
The Fourteenth Century

Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s contradictory qualities were beyond the grasp knowledge and common sense. Evaluate the significance of his administrative measures and policies in the light of this statement

Read article Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s contradictory qualities were beyond the grasp knowledge and common sense. Evaluate the significance of his administrative measures and policies in the light of this statement
Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200

Discuss the role of the Rashtrakutas for the mastery of Kanauj and assess their contribution to art and culture.

Read article Discuss the role of the Rashtrakutas for the mastery of Kanauj and assess their contribution to art and culture.
Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Write brief essay on Local self-government under the Cholas.

Read article Write brief essay on Local self-government under the Cholas.
Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

Analyse the characteristic features of the Gupta art and compare them with those of the Mauryan art.

Read article Analyse the characteristic features of the Gupta art and compare them with those of the Mauryan art.
Period of Mahajanapadas

Give an account of the republics in the preMaurya period. Discuss the factors which contributed to their decline.

Read article Give an account of the republics in the preMaurya period. Discuss the factors which contributed to their decline.
Aryans and Vedic Period

Analyse the differences and similarities between Indus Valley and Vedic Cultures.

Read article Analyse the differences and similarities between Indus Valley and Vedic Cultures.
Environmental Geography

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

Read article “The web of life is seamless and the consequences of disruption to one part of the ecosystem ripple throughout the whole.” Elaborate.
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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1992

Trace the distinct phases of the Sino Japanese War. Assess its political, economic and cultural impact on China, both ‘occupied and free.’

“Thus the League sought to achieve the profoundest of all psychological revolutions—to transform the war mentality of man into a peace mentality.” Comment.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a single revolution which developed two phases. Elucidate.

‘Nominally the new Turkey was republican and democratic.’ Comment.

From the Thirty Years War finally emerged the modern state system of Europe. Do you agree?

‘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.

‘The sponsors of the overseas expansion of Europe were national monarchies.’ Comment.

Write short note : Design of sociological research.

‘Please remember, in granting separate electorates, we are sowing dragon’s teeth the harvest will be bitter.’ Comment.

‘No native state should be left to exist in India which is not upheld by the British power or the political conduct of which is not under the absolute control.’ Comment.

Show how the Civil Disobedience was marked by much scattered potentially radical manifestations. Was the Karachi Congress an indication of certain basic weakness of the entire movement?

‘It was in this almost unrecognizable form that the Ilbert Bill was finally enacted… it was primarily a failure of the Viceroy’. Comment

Discuss the origins and character of major peasant and tribal uprisings in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Were these protest movements backward-looking?

Assess the impact of the utilitarian ideas in moulding the British attitude towards India. How did the utilitarian try to solve the problem of land revenue?

‘On 23 June 1757, the middle-ages of India ended, and her modern age began.’ Comment.

Shivaji was a great organizer and builder of civil institutions, examine this statement in the light of the difficulties of administration and the extent of success achieved by him

Write brief essay: Mughal official histories and autobiographical works.

Write brief essay on Portuguese control of the Indian Ocean and its impact.

Write brief essay: Indo – Islamic architecture during the Khalji and Tughluq period.

Muhammad Bin Tughlaq’s contradictory qualities were beyond the grasp knowledge and common sense. Evaluate the significance of his administrative measures and policies in the light of this statement

Discuss the role of the Rashtrakutas for the mastery of Kanauj and assess their contribution to art and culture.

Write brief essay on Local self-government under the Cholas.

Analyse the characteristic features of the Gupta art and compare them with those of the Mauryan art.

Give an account of the republics in the preMaurya period. Discuss the factors which contributed to their decline.

Analyse the differences and similarities between Indus Valley and Vedic Cultures.

“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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