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Transport, Communication and Trade

Examine the role of road transport in regional development taking suitable examples from an area you have studied in detail.

Read article Examine the role of road transport in regional development taking suitable examples from an area you have studied in detail.
Disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World

“With the Cold War over and the Soviet Union gone, the face of international diplomacy has undergone a metamorphosis.” Critically examine.

Read article “With the Cold War over and the Soviet Union gone, the face of international diplomacy has undergone a metamorphosis.” Critically examine.
Liberation from Colonial Rule

“The Arab nationalism had a peculiar character. It stood for national independence for separate Arab States as well as for the unity of all Arabs irrespective of their state boundaries.” – Examine.

Read article “The Arab nationalism had a peculiar character. It stood for national independence for separate Arab States as well as for the unity of all Arabs irrespective of their state boundaries.” – Examine.
World Wars

“Any single explanation for the outbreak of the First World War is likely to be too simple. An amalgam of factors intellectual, social, economic as well as political and diplomatic contributed to this horrifying conflict of monumental proportions.” – Explain.

Read article “Any single explanation for the outbreak of the First World War is likely to be too simple. An amalgam of factors intellectual, social, economic as well as political and diplomatic contributed to this horrifying conflict of monumental proportions.” – Explain.
Research Methods and Analysis

Differentiate between the qualitative and quantitative methods in Research.

Read article Differentiate between the qualitative and quantitative methods in Research.
Research Methods and Analysis

Write short note on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view: Comparative method.

Read article Write short note on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view: Comparative method.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

‘The impact of the French Revolution (1789) was initially confined to Europe, but, that of the Russian Revolution (1917) was global.’- Critically review.

Read article ‘The impact of the French Revolution (1789) was initially confined to Europe, but, that of the Russian Revolution (1917) was global.’- Critically review.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution

“The announcement of the creation of the Peoples’ Republic of China on October 1, 1949 by Mao Zedong ended the civil war between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Nationalist Party (KMT).” – Elaborate.

Read article “The announcement of the creation of the Peoples’ Republic of China on October 1, 1949 by Mao Zedong ended the civil war between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Nationalist Party (KMT).” – Elaborate.
Nation-State System

Was German unification achieved more by ‘coal and iron’ than by ‘blood and iron’?

Read article Was German unification achieved more by ‘coal and iron’ than by ‘blood and iron’?
Industrialization

“The process of industrialization in some other countries of Europe was different from that in England.” Critically examine.

Read article “The process of industrialization in some other countries of Europe was different from that in England.” Critically examine.
Origins of Modern Politics

How did Napoleon fuse the France of the ancient regime with the France of the postrevolutionary era?

Read article How did Napoleon fuse the France of the ancient regime with the France of the postrevolutionary era?
Origins of Modern Politics

“The connection between the philosophers’ ideas and the outbreak of the French Revolution (1789) is somewhat remote and indirect.” Critically examine.

Read article “The connection between the philosophers’ ideas and the outbreak of the French Revolution (1789) is somewhat remote and indirect.” Critically examine.
Origins of Modern Politics

“The American Revolution was essentially an economic conflict between American capitalism and British mercantilism.” Critically examine.

Read article “The American Revolution was essentially an economic conflict between American capitalism and British mercantilism.” Critically examine.
Sociology as a Science

Write short note on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view : Fact Value and Objectivity

Read article Write short note on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view : Fact Value and Objectivity
Sociology as a Science

Write short note on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view : Interpretative Sociology.

Read article Write short note on the following, keeping sociological perspective in view : Interpretative Sociology.
Enlightenment and Modern Ideas

“The despotic rulers of Europe were influences by the philosophy of Enlightenment and began to follow a benevolent policy towards their subjects.” Critically examine.

Read article “The despotic rulers of Europe were influences by the philosophy of Enlightenment and began to follow a benevolent policy towards their subjects.” Critically examine.
Sociology: The Discipline

How did the French revolution and Industrial revolution play an important role in the emergence of Sociology?

Read article How did the French revolution and Industrial revolution play an important role in the emergence of Sociology?
Economic Development and Political Change

The Chipko became famous as the first major environmental movement in post-colonial India and gave rise to the understanding that environmental issues are often women’s issues because they suffer most from its deterioration. Explain.

Read article The Chipko became famous as the first major environmental movement in post-colonial India and gave rise to the understanding that environmental issues are often women’s issues because they suffer most from its deterioration. Explain.
Caste and Ethnicity after 1947

“Nehru favoured the policy of integrating the tribal people in Indian society, of making them an integral part of the Indian nation even while maintaining their distinct identity and culture.” Elaborate with special reference to Northeastern India.

Read article “Nehru favoured the policy of integrating the tribal people in Indian society, of making them an integral part of the Indian nation even while maintaining their distinct identity and culture.” Elaborate with special reference to Northeastern India.
Consolidation as a Nation

“Nehru’s policy of Non-Alignment came to symbolize the struggle of India and other newly independent nations to retain and strengthen their independence from colonialism.” Critically examine

Read article “Nehru’s policy of Non-Alignment came to symbolize the struggle of India and other newly independent nations to retain and strengthen their independence from colonialism.” Critically examine
Indian Response to British Rule

“The Santhal hool began in July 1855. The core of the movement was economic, the basic cause of the uprising was agrarian discontent.” Elucidate.

Read article “The Santhal hool began in July 1855. The core of the movement was economic, the basic cause of the uprising was agrarian discontent.” Elucidate.
Indian Response to British Rule

“The peasant movements of the second half of the nineteenth century lacked a positive conception of an alternative society – a conception which would unite the people in a common struggle on a wide regional and all-India plane and help develop long-term political developments.” Critically examine in 150 words.

Read article “The peasant movements of the second half of the nineteenth century lacked a positive conception of an alternative society – a conception which would unite the people in a common struggle on a wide regional and all-India plane and help develop long-term political developments.” Critically examine in 150 words.
Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas

“The contact of the new Indian middle class with the West proved to be a catalyst. The social and religious movements launched by Rammohan or Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar have to be understood in this context.” Elaborate.

Read article “The contact of the new Indian middle class with the West proved to be a catalyst. The social and religious movements launched by Rammohan or Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar have to be understood in this context.” Elaborate.
Social and Cultural Developments

“The current practice of categorization of ‘Early Modern India’ is based on a shift from the old imperialist periodization of ‘Muslim India’-‘British India’ to the more secularist one of ‘Medieval India’-‘Modern India’, which puts Indian history in a universalist chronological structure.” Critically examine.

Read article “The current practice of categorization of ‘Early Modern India’ is based on a shift from the old imperialist periodization of ‘Muslim India’-‘British India’ to the more secularist one of ‘Medieval India’-‘Modern India’, which puts Indian history in a universalist chronological structure.” Critically examine.
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“The railways, instead of serving as the catalyst of an industrial revolution as in Western Europe and the USA, acted in India as ‘the catalyst of complete colonization’.” Examine.

Read article “The railways, instead of serving as the catalyst of an industrial revolution as in Western Europe and the USA, acted in India as ‘the catalyst of complete colonization’.” Examine.
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“The forces of free trade and the British determination to create a political and administrative environment conducive to trade and investment had shaped the British policy towards India in the first half of the nineteenth century.” Elucidate.

Read article “The forces of free trade and the British determination to create a political and administrative environment conducive to trade and investment had shaped the British policy towards India in the first half of the nineteenth century.” Elucidate.
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule

“Plantations and mines, jute mills, banking, insurance, shipping and export-import concerns in India were run through a system of interlocking managing agencies.” Critically examine.

Read article “Plantations and mines, jute mills, banking, insurance, shipping and export-import concerns in India were run through a system of interlocking managing agencies.” Critically examine.
European Penetration into India

“Compared to their English counterpart, the French East India Company enjoyed little discretionary power and had to always look up to Paris for all major decisions. This partly explains the failure of the French in India.” Critically examine in 150 words.

Read article “Compared to their English counterpart, the French East India Company enjoyed little discretionary power and had to always look up to Paris for all major decisions. This partly explains the failure of the French in India.” Critically examine in 150 words.
The Eighteenth Century

How was the Afghan nobility responsible for the decline of the Afghan empires? Discuss.

Read article How was the Afghan nobility responsible for the decline of the Afghan empires? Discuss.
Economy and Society in the 16th and 17th Centuries

Medieval Indian towns were merely an extension of villages. Comment.

Read article Medieval Indian towns were merely an extension of villages. Comment.
Economy and Society in the 16th and 17th Centuries

State the structure of medieval village society in Northern India. What were the passive forms of resistance of the peasants in the medieval period?

Read article State the structure of medieval village society in Northern India. What were the passive forms of resistance of the peasants in the medieval period?
Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

Give social background to the rise of the Maratha movement during the seventeenth century.

Read article Give social background to the rise of the Maratha movement during the seventeenth century.
Society, Culture and Economy in the 13th and 14th Centuries

Analyse the racial composition and the role of nobility under the successors of Iltutmish. How did it affect the contemporary politics?

Read article Analyse the racial composition and the role of nobility under the successors of Iltutmish. How did it affect the contemporary politics?
The Fourteenth Century

How did the Mongol invasions affect the Delhi Sultanate and the north-western frontier policy of the Delhi Sultans?

Read article How did the Mongol invasions affect the Delhi Sultanate and the north-western frontier policy of the Delhi Sultans?
Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200

Assess the contribution of the Acharyas in the development of the ideological basis of bhakti

Read article Assess the contribution of the Acharyas in the development of the ideological basis of bhakti
Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200

Evaluate Rajtarangini as a source of history

Read article Evaluate Rajtarangini as a source of history
Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Evaluate the role of nadu and nagaram in the growth of urbanisation under the Cholas.

Read article Evaluate the role of nadu and nagaram in the growth of urbanisation under the Cholas.
Early Medieval India, 750-1200

What kind of changes were visualised by historians on Indian feudalism? Examine critically.

Read article What kind of changes were visualised by historians on Indian feudalism? Examine critically.
Regional States during Gupta Era

Analyse the vibrant cultural activities in peninsular India during 550-750 CE. Compare and contrast it with the situation in contemporary North India

Read article Analyse the vibrant cultural activities in peninsular India during 550-750 CE. Compare and contrast it with the situation in contemporary North India
Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India

Justify Pliny’s statement that the Rome was being drained out of its gold by India during the first century of the Christian era.

Read article Justify Pliny’s statement that the Rome was being drained out of its gold by India during the first century of the Christian era.
Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas

Assess the educational system in early India and identify important educational institutions of the period.

Read article Assess the educational system in early India and identify important educational institutions of the period.
Post-Mauryan Period

Justify Pliny’s statement that Rome was being drained out of its gold by India during the first century of the Christian era.

Read article Justify Pliny’s statement that Rome was being drained out of its gold by India during the first century of the Christian era.
Mauryan Empire

Examine the role of adhyaksa in the Mauryan administration.

Read article Examine the role of adhyaksa in the Mauryan administration.
Megalithic Cultures

Discuss the extent, settlement pattern and subsistence economy of the megalithic cultures.

Read article Discuss the extent, settlement pattern and subsistence economy of the megalithic cultures.
Indus Valley Civilization

Evaluate the significance of seals and sealings in the reconstruction of socio-economic and religious life of the Harappan people.

Read article Evaluate the significance of seals and sealings in the reconstruction of socio-economic and religious life of the Harappan people.

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