GS Paper 1
Modern Indian History
Mid-18th century until independence, British colonial policies, socio-religious reform movements, tribal/peasant uprisings.
2026
Discuss the impact of Macaulay's Minute on colonial administration and education in India.
2025
Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.
2024
The Industrial Revolution in Britain acted as a double-edged sword for the traditional Indian cottage and textile industries. Critically evaluate the process of de-industrialization during the nineteenth century.
2023
Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world during the nineteenth century.
What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence Indian society?
2022
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.
2021
To what extent did the role of the Moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement in India? Analyze.
2020
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long-term implications on the national movement.
2019
Assess the significance of the coastal regions in early modern Indian history, particularly during European maritime expansion.
2017
Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity.
2016
Highlight the differences in the approach of revolutionaries from that of the constitutionalists in the Indian national movement.
2015
How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss.
2014
The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat?
2013
Defying the barriers of religion, caste and gender, the Swadeshi Movement witnessed unprecedented mass participation. Elaborate.