Mains Practice Questions

Q. Examine the reasons for tribal uprisings during 19th century India and why did they prove largely unsuccessful in achieving their objectives. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons for Indigo Revolt and role of ryots and intelligentsia in its success. (250 words)

Q.The partition of India in1947 was the culmination of long drawn process which started  with the suppression of the Revolt of 1857 by the British. Comment

Q. The revolt of 1857 was a cumulative effect of character and policies of Colonial rule in India. Examine. (250 words)

Q. The role played by women in Indian freedom struggle has been that of ‘helpers’ rather than ‘crusaders’. Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. What were the factors that led to the advent of Europeans in India? (150 words)

Q. The onset of the twentieth century marks a shift from middle-class intelligentsia towards masses in the national movement. Comment. (250 words)

Q. Production by the masses rather than mass production was Mahatma Gandhi's idea to transform the rural economy. Examine. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons behind rise of revolutionary terrorism during indian freedom struggle and its impact. (150 words)

Q. Of all the battles fought by British in India, the Battle of Buxar paved the way for expansion and consolidation of British Empire in India. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Although many European powers aspired to establish their supremacy in India, only the British succeeded among them. Examine. (250 words)

Q. What are the reasons that led to the rise of Bhakti movement in India and what was its impact? (250 words)

Q. Differentiate between colonialism and imperialism. What were the reasons behind their rise? (250 words)

Q. Discuss various peasant movements, and their impact, that took place during Indian freedom struggle. (250 words)

Q. Highlight the significance of Civil Disobedience Movement. Are such movements necessary in present times? Comment. (250 words)

Q. Examine the impact of global events on Indian freedom struggle and how India's independence influenced other countries. (250 words)

Q. How did Colonialism impact the pace of industrialization and urbanization in India? (250 words).

Q. Despite being sensitive to Hindu interests, Lala Lajpat Rai actually championed diversity in unity. Comment. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the reasons for rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India and their impact. (150 words)

Q. What was the reason behind Swadeshi movement? Discuss the agitational methods adopted during the movement and impact of the movement. (250 words)

Q. In what way the methods adopted by Moderates were different from Extremists in promoting the growth of nationalism in India? (150 words)

Q. Gandhiji was not merely a political leader who organised mass movements, but a thought, an ideology that shaped the very foundations of modern day democracies. Analyse (150 words)

Q.Discuss how the process of fragmentation of the national party system and emergence of minority or coalition governments in 1960s impacted Indian politics and democracy. (150 words)