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Q. What were the reasons behind overseas immigration in the 19th century British India? Discuss in the light of the indenture system with special reference to Bihar. [64th BPSC/2018]

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Q. What were the reasons behind overseas immigration in the 19th century British India? Discuss in the light of the indenture system with special reference to Bihar. [64th BPSC/2018]Ans:Indentured labour was a system of bonded labour that was instituted following the abolition of slavery throughout British Empire in 1833 as newly free men and women …

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Q. Account for the rise of a powerful peasant movement in India in the 1930s with special reference to Bihar.

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Q. Account for the rise of a powerful peasant movement in India in the 1930s with special reference to Bihar. Ans: The 1930s bore witness to a new and nation-wide awakening of Indian peasants to their own strength and capacity to organize for the betterment of their living conditions. This awakening was largely a result …

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The Revolt of 1857 was merely an mutiny. Discuss.

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Q. The Revolt of 1857 was merely an mutiny. Discuss. Ans:The revolt of 1857 shook the British empire in India to it’s very foundations. It was cumulative effect of British expansionist policies, economic exploitation and administrative innovations which over the years had adversely affected the position of all sections of society- Zamindar, peasants, traders,, artisans, …

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Q. Describe the significance of Gandhiji’s social and cultural thoughts. [63rd-BPSC]

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Q. Describe the significance of Gandhiji’s social and cultural thoughts. [63rd-BPSC]Ans:Mahatma Gandhi is considered as the most authentic and celebrated representative of the wisdom and culture of India in modern times. His ideas are all encompassing covering all the dimensions of life. He was not only a great political leader but also a radical social …

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Q. Write a critical note on peasant movements in Bihar with special reference swami sharajanand. [43 BPSC/2001]

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Q. Write a critical note on peasant movements in Bihar with special reference swami sharajanand. [43 BPSC/2001]Ans:Peasant movements were regular feature in the colonial India and Bihar was not an exception to it. During the colonial rule, agriculture was the mainstay of more than 90% population of Bihar. Further, due to ruralisation, de-industrilisation the burden …

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Q. Assess the role of different social classes of Bihar in the civil disobedience movement. [45 BPSC/2002]

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Q. Assess the role of different social classes of Bihar in the civil disobedience movement. [45 BPSC/2002] Ans:Civil Disobedience movement was launched for Swaraj in 1930 under the leadership of Gandhiji. It was launched after no positive response came from the Government on the eleven point demands forwarded by Gandhiji. Gandhiji made Salt as the …

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Q. Write an essay on the art and paintings of Bihar. [39 BPSC/1993]

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Q. Write an essay on the art and paintings of Bihar. [39 BPSC/1993]Ans:Bihar has a rich historical past and was the cradle of many ancient civilisation. It has inherited various forms of art and paintings from its past. Prominent art forms found in Bihar are painting, dance, music, sculpture, drama etc. It was first during …

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BPSC mains: Expected Topics for History (GS Paper-I)

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Expected Topics for History: Art and Culture: Patna Kalam Mauryan Art Pala Art Madhubani and Mithila art Modern History: Santhal uprising Birsa movement Characteristic of tribal movement of India/Bihar Characteristic of peasant movement of India/Bihar Subaltern interpretation of nationalism in india Role of Kunwar Singh in the revolt of 1857 Champaran Satyagraha Bihar role in …

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Q. Write short notes on: Impact of census of 1881 on caste and religious identities. [64th BPSC/2018]

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Q. Write short notes on: Impact of census of 1881 on caste and religious identities. [64th BPSC/2018]Ans:The Census of 1881 was a great step towards a modern synchronous census. For the first time, the Census was conducted across the entire country, simultaneously. The census – because of its methodology and agenda – was a unique …

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Q. Critically examine the evolution of Indian nationalism since the late 19th century. [64th BPSC/2018]

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Q. Critically examine the evolution of Indian nationalism since the late 19th century. [64th BPSC/2018]Ans:The second half of the 19th century witnessed he full flowering of national political consciousness and the growth of an organised national movement in India. The rise and growth of Indian nationalism has been traditionally explained in terms of Indian response …

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