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All subjects 275 Agriculture 1 Art and Culture 33Disaster Management 0Economics 1Environment 0Ethics 0Geography 97Governance 0Indian Society 81Internal Security 0International Relations 0Modern History 33Polity 0Post Independence 11 Science and Technology 1Social Justice 0World History 17

Microthemes in Modern History

1857 Revolt,other wars 5 British PoliciesXArmies 1 British PoliciesXEconomic 2 British PoliciesXFamine 1 ContributionXForeigners 1 ContributionXModerates 2 ContributionXWomen 2 Council Acts, Commissions 1 Freedom Struggle Stages 7 Gandhi X Indian Leaders of Freedom Struggle 5 Governor Generals 2 MovementXSocial Reform 3

All GS papers 33 GS1 33GS2 0GS3 0GS4 0

Syllabus topics in GS1

GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues); 20 GS1-03.Freedom Struggle-various stages, important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country 13 GS1-04.Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country 0 GS1-08.Urbanisation:problems and remedies 0 GS1-09.Globalisation and its effects on Indian society 0 GS1-10.Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 0 GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography 0 GS1-12.Distribution of key Natural Resources (world, South Asia and Indian subcontinent) 0 GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 0 GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 0 GS1-15.Geographical features and their location- Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 0

All years 33 2025 1 2024 1 2023 2 2022 2 2021 3 2020 2 2019 4 2018 1 2017 5 2016 3 2015 3 2014 3 2013 3

Modern History › ContributionXForeigners

Modern History › ContributionXForeigners

2013

Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom.
Modern History › ContributionXModerates

Modern History › ContributionXModerates

2021

To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? Comment. (250 words) नरमपंथियों की भूमिका ने किस सीमा तक व्यापक स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन का आधार तैयार किया? टिपण्णी कीजिए। (250 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Modern History › ContributionXModerates

2017

Why did the ‘Moderates’ fail to carry conviction with the nation about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?
Modern History › ContributionXWomen

Modern History › ContributionXWomen

2016

Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.
Modern History › ContributionXWomen

2013

Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torchbearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss.
Modern History › Council Acts, Commissions

Modern History › Council Acts, Commissions

2015

It would have been difficult for the Constituent Assembly to complete its historic task of drafting the Constitution for Independent India in just three years but for the experience gained with the Government of India Act, 1935. Discuss.
Modern History › Freedom Struggle Stages

Modern History › Freedom Struggle Stages

2024

What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results.
Modern History › Freedom Struggle Stages

2021

Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. (250 words) असहयोग आन्दोलन एवं सविनय अवज्ञा आन्दोलन के दौरान महात्मा गाँधी के रचनात्मक कार्यक्रमों को स्पष्ट कीजिए। (250 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Modern History › Freedom Struggle Stages

2020

Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss. (1920 के दशक से राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन ने कई वैचारिक धाराओं को ग्रहण किया और अपना सामाजिक आधार बढ़ाया l विवेचना कीजिए l)
Modern History › Freedom Struggle Stages

2019

Examine the linkages between 19th centuries ‘Indian Renaissance’ and the emergence of national identity. (उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी के ‘भारतीय पुनर्जागरण’ और राष्ट्रीय पहचान के मध्य सहलग्नताओं का परिक्षण कीजिए | ) (10m,150 words)

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