The World after World War II: History Optional PYQs

The World after World War II: Emergence of two power blocs; Emergence of Third World and non-alignment; UNO and the global disputes.

PYQs: The World after World War II [1985-2024]

1. One of the most important impacts of the Second world war was the “division of Europe”, eastern and western. (1998)
2. In the post-Second World War scenario friends in war did not remain friends in peace. Examine the truth of this view in the period of your study. (1999)
3. “One of the most important consequences of the Second World War was ‘division of Europe’, eastern & western.” Comment. (2002)
4. ‘The Security Council is the heart of the United Nations.’ (2003)
5. Critically examine the various dimensions and phases of the cold war between 1947 and 1962. (2005)
6. “After World War II, the strategy of the West towards Soviet bloc crystallized as a ‘policy of containment”’. Comment. (2008)
7. Examine the peace-keeping efforts of the United Nations Organization. (2009)
8. “Europe faced peace in 1945 politically disorganized and economically crippled.” Elaborate. (2010)
9. Explain the circumstances leading to the emergence of Third World and analyze its impact on world affairs. (2010)
10. Would you agree that the Non-Aligned Movement played a crucial role in promoting a climate of peace? (2011)
11. “In spite of the careful framing of the Charter, the role of UNO as peacekeeper and international mediator has been somewhat lacklustre and muted and that continues to be so even after the end of Cold War.” Elucidate. (2013)
12. Discuss the circumstances leading to the Suez Crisis of 1956 and examine its repercussions on global politics. (2014)
13. “Europe was eclipsed through European folly due to the two world wars.” Elucidate. (2014)
14. “The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were considered by the Russian Bloc as a weapon against Russia in order to restrict her influence.” Critically examine. (2015)
15. “The UNO was created in the light of experience of the ‘League of Nations’, but in spite of the mandate contained in the UNO constitution, its effective role in maintaining world peace has lacked cohesiveness and collective approach.” Examine. (2015)
16. “The role of the Non-Alignment Movement in world affairs has suffered greatly due to the theatre of internecine conflicts among the Third World countries who spearheaded it.” Elucidate. (2015)
17. Outline the circumstances leading to Detente. (2016)
18. Outline the cirumstances leading to adoption of Marshall Plan. (2018)
19. Discuss how far the United Nations has been successful in resolving global disputes from year 1946 to 1991. (2018)
20. Critically examine: “Non-alignment came to symbolize the struggle of India and other newly independent nations to retain and strengthen their independence from colonialism and imperialism.” (2019)
21. “The multitude of newly independent countries came to be known as the ‘Third World’, belonging neither to the First World of capitalist democracies, nor the Communist Second World.” (2020)
22. Critically examine the following statement in about 150 words: During the Cold War, some important leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement wanted to keep the movement away from the military blocs. (2021)
23. Do you think that the United Nations Organisation has played a significant role in resolving international disputes and ensuring peace in the world? (2021)
24. Describe the launching of Non-Alignment Movement. Why the small nations wanted to remain aloof from the powerful nations? (2022)
25. “UNO was the necessity of the time when the World War II ended.” Critically examine its achievements and shortcomings. (2023)
26. The emergence of two power blocs not only symbolised two competing ideologies but also two alternative models of economic growth. Explain. (2024)