Q. In recent times, there has been an increasing concern in India to develop effective civil service ethics, code of conduct, transparency measures, ethics and integrity systems and anti-corruption agencies. In view of this, there is need being felt to focus on three specific areas, which are directly relevant to the problems of internalizing integrity …
Question Asked: Robert Bruce Foote, a Geologist and Archaeologist and, discovered first Palaeolithic tool in India, was a/an- Present archaeological system (the three-age system), divided into stone, bronze and iron from the collection of Copenhagen museum was coined by the Danish archaeologist Christian Jurgensen Thomson in 1820. – U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2010 According to the …
Q. “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience. Discuss. [10 Marks, UPSC-2013] Ans: Industrial Revolution is the process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from …
Q. Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. [UPSC-2019] Ans: The later part of 18th century saw the two important developments in the form of American revolution (1776-1783) and French revolution (starting from 1789). These two developments are said to have laid the foundation of modern …
Q. To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. [UPSC-2015] Ans: World War I and World War II are the most brutal and destructive wars the world has faced in all of its histories. Several countries were involved and its effects were felt throughout the world. Although …
Q. American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. [UPSC-2013] Ans: American Revolution was a colonial revolt started by American patriots again Great Britain. It formally occurred between 1775 to 1783. It ended with Paris treaty and the result was the freedom of 13 American colonies. ©crackingcivilservices.com [For a quality content, focused preparation and …
Q. What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression? [UPSC- 2013] Ans: The great economic depression started in USA with the Wall Street Crash between September-October 1929. Major factors behind this was domestic overproduction, unequal distribution of income, falling demand for exports and speculation on the New York stock market. It resulted …
History Topicwise PYQs Art & Culture: [Syllabus: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times] Questions asked: Ancient Art & Culture: Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.[15 marks, 2020] The rock-cut …
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Q. Describe the social and cultural significance of the ideas of Rabindranath Tagore. (48-52 BPSC/2009) Ans:Thoughts of Rabindranath Tagore was influenced by various sources: Tagore had been deeply influenced by the thoughts of Upanishads and the Bhagavadgita. Idea of permanence of soul and omnipresence of Brahma was taken by him from Upanishads. His humanistic ideas …
Q. Describe the role of Rabindranath Tagore in the Indian national movement. How was it different from congress? (39 BPSC/1993) Ans: Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Apart from contributions in cultural aspects, he also played an important role in the Indian national …
