Q. What role did the ‘Azad Dasta’ play in Bihar during the quit India movement? [40 BPSC/1995]Ans: Quit India Movement also called the ‘August Revolution’ was launched in August 1942. In this struggle, the common people of the country, including Bihar, demonstrated an unparalleled heroism and militancy. Azad Dasta came into existence and played an …
Q. Write short notes on: Champaran Satyagraha. [67th BPSC] Describe the causes and results of Champaran Satyagraha in Bihar (1917). [63 BPSC/2019] OR “Champaran Satyagraha is a watershed in the freedom struggle.” Elucidate. [64th BPSC/2018] OR Do you agree with the view that the Champaran satyagraha was a turrning point in the history of freedom …
Q. Critically examine the significance of the Revolt of 1857 with special reference to Bihar. [56-59 BPSC/2016]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 …
Q. Discuss the causes of the Outbreak of the revolt of 1857 in Bihar and account for its failure? [47 BPSC/2007]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 …
Q. What message Gandhiji sought to convey through his insistence on Swadeshi? [40 BPSC/1995] Ans: Gandhi’s concept of swadeshi was derived from the Swadharmain the Gita. The Gita says: “One’s own dharma though imperfect is better than the dharma of another well performed. Gandhi interpreted it in terms of one’s physical environment. Swadharma, meant for …
Q. “Gandhi’s mystique consisted of a union of original ideas with a remarkable flair for tactics and an uncanny insight in the mass mind.” Elucidate. [60-62nd BPSC/2018] It was Gandhi’s mystique which enabled him to dominate the course of Indian freedom struggle and ultimately realizing the dream of Independent India. His charisma made him an …
Q. Examine the characteristics of tribal protest in the 19th century with suitable examples. Give reasons for their failure. [64th BPSC/2018]. Ans: With expansion of British rule in the tribal area, the way of life of tribals started getting disrupted. Their political autonomy and control over local resources were threatened by the establishment of British …
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 …
Q. Define Nationalism. How was it addressed by Rabindranath Tagore ? (56-59 BPSC/2016) Ans: Nationalism is an ideology which emphasis on the loyalty and devotion to a nation. Historically, it was a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed …
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