Q. “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience. Discuss. [10 Marks, UPSC-2013]

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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 …

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Q. Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions. [UPSC-2019]

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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 …

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Q. To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. [UPSC-2015]

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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 …

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Q. American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. [UPSC-2013]

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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 …

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Q. What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression? [UPSC- 2013]

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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 …

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UPSC GS-1: History Previous Years Questions Solutions (Topic wise)

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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)

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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 …

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Q. Describe the role of Rabindranath Tagore in the Indian national movement. How was it different from congress? (39 BPSC/1993)

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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 …

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Q. Define Nationalism. How was it addressed by Rabindranath Tagore ? (56-59 BPSC/2016)

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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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Q.Evaluate the contribution of Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali literature and music. (60-62 BPSC/2019)

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Q. Evaluate the contribution of Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali literature and music. (60-62 BPSC/2019) Ans: Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, music composer, and painter. He reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The contribution in Bengali literature and Music: Rabindranath …

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