[Model Answer] GSM1-2017/Q4: World History- Decolonization problems in Malay Peninsula

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Q. What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay Peninsula. (150 words, 10 marks) This was asked in UPSC Mains-2017 GS Paper-1 Read More...

[Answerkey] Prelim-2017: History, Culture, Indus Valley Horse, & Science-Technology with explanation for all four sets (A,B,C,D)

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The issue of indus valley horse is controversial and hinges on the stratigraphic context in which the remains have been found and the identification of the Read More...

[History] Adi Shankaracharya & National Philosophy Day, Joytiba Phule’s 125th Anniversary, Komagta Maru Apology & More

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Adi Shankaracharya is associated with Maya Theory, Advaita Vedanata (Non-Dualism); & setting up four math (Monastery) at Shingeri,Puri,Dwaraka & Badrinath Read More...

[GS1] Freedom Struggle Indian History: Answerkey & Analysis of Mains-2013 Questions Dalhousie, Women, Foreigners & Studyplan, Booklist for UPSC Mains-2014

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UPSC General Studies (Mains) paper 1, 2013: Model answerkey for Indian History & Freedom struggle portion along with reference books and analysis given here Read More...

[GS1] Culture: Answerkey & Analysis of Mains-2013 Questions Sangam, Chola, Tandav & Studyplan, Booklist for UPSC Mains-2014

Mrunal04/01/2014History

UPSC General Studies (Mains) paper 1, 2013:Model answerkey for Indian Culture portion with reference books and analysis-Sangam Literature, Tandav Dance Read More...

[Answerkey] CAPF-2013: History MCQ Questions solved with explanation, reference

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Here is the History answerkey CAPF General awareness paper of CAPF Assistant Commandant Exam held in 2013 with full explanation & references for all 4 sets Read More...

[World History] 500 Mock Questions on Colonization, Decolonization; Revolutions: French, American, Russian; Unification: Italy, Germany, World Wars & More

Mrunal15/10/2013History

From 2013, UPSC has introduced world history as a syllabus topic for General studies paper 1. I've compiled mock questions for practing this topic at home Read More...

[OldNCERT] Ancient India: Geographical Background of Ancient Indian History and Civilization

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This is the first part of the from the collection of important chapters from Old NCERT for Ancient India's history culture topic for UPSC civil service exam Read More...

[OldNCERT] Ancient India: Modern Historians of Ancient India: Utilitarian School, Marxist School, Nationalist School

Support Staff10/10/2013History

What're the different schools of History? Prominent Historians who wrote about Ancient and Medieval India? were they biased?Did they glorify imperialism? Read More...

[OldNCERT] Ancient India: Sources of History, Paleography, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Archeology

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From what sources can we find the details of Ancient India's history? Limitations of Indian, Greece, Chinese literary sources? Relevance of Numismatics? Read More...

[Old NCERT World History Ch8] Socialism: The Beginning and Rise, First International, Second International (Part 4 of 4)

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What is socialism? What is marxist Socialism? Who were the early Socialist? What were their beliefs? What is Paris Commune? What is 2nd international? Read More...

[Old NCERT World History Ch8] Unification of Germany, Unification of Italy, Bismarck, Blood & Iron (Part 3 of 4)

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What were the factors leading to Unification of Germany & Unification of Italy? What were the causes behind fall of Louis Bonaparte? Why did Rome become Read More...

[Old NCERT World History Ch8] French Revolution: Causes, Consequences, Rise & Fall of Napoleon (Part 2 of 4)

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What were the factors behind French Revolution?What were the consequences of French Revolution?What's the significance of French Revolution in World History Read More...