AIR 17 · CSE 2023 · GS1 · 52 pages

Swati Sharma: GS1 answer copy

20 answers by Swati Sharma, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1It was neither her Coal and Iron reserves, nor the inventions of steam engine and cotton mills, but her democracy and rule of law that made Britain the epicentre of Industrial Revolution. Discuss.10 marks
  2. Q2Compare and contrast the character of peasant movements in India during the 19th and 20th century.10 marks
  3. Q3In its extent, reach, and revolutionary zeal, Civil Disobedience Movement has a unique place in India's freedom struggle. Elucidate.10 marks
  4. Q4How will you explain that Vaishnavism and Shaivism as followed in medieval India represent both local traditions and universal ideals?10 marks
  5. Q5Explore and evaluate the impact of new technologies on Indian society.10 marks
  6. Q6Why did Hinduism-which amalgamated and absorbed almost every diverse faith, tradition, belief and practice that arose from within or outside, within its fold- failed to assimilate Islamic cultural beliefs and practices? Give reasons.10 marks
  7. Q7Arab-Israel conflict is as much a result of their internal contradictions as an outcome of manipulative tactics of the imperial powers. Explain.10 marks
  8. Q8Numismatics is a vital tool in deciphering the history of country. Explain the statement in Indian context with suitable examples.10 marks
  9. Q9How far do you agree that emergency was imposed to save individual vested interests and not the nation? In what ways emergency acted as an inoculation against upheaval of democracy in the future?10 marks
  10. Q10Ecological conservation and social justice are twin objectives of the environmental movements in Independent India. Analyse.10 marks
  11. Q11What were the various challenges faced by India at the time of its independence? To what extent has the country succeeded in tackling these challenges?15 marks
  12. Q12Congress was criticised to be a safety valve but played a seminal role in uprooting the British rule from the country. Explain.15 marks
  13. Q13Dravidian temple architecture that came of age during the rule of the Pallavas, could reach its zenith only at the time of the imperial Cholas. Comment.15 marks
  14. Q14What were the reasons for the revolt of 1857? Highlighting the factors responsible for its failure, discuss its impacts.15 marks
  15. Q15Highlight the reasons why pre-independence women movements were led by men. Also analyse the contribution of women-led socio-economic movements in post-independence India in mainstreaming and successfully redressing the concerns of women.15 marks
  16. Q16The reality of India's relations with the colonial economy belied the propaganda of white man's burden. Elaborate.15 marks
  17. Q17In the contemporary times, the conventional conceptualization of the institution of marriage as well as family is facing evolutionary changes. Do you agree? Justify. To what extent have the state and market played a role in this?15 marks
  18. Q18Sangam literature provides a vivid account of the contemporary economic and socio-cultural life. Discuss.15 marks
  19. Q19Ideas of social justice, collectivism, and equality defined the socialist movements in 19th century Europe, but their impact was restricted due to several reasons. Comment.15 marks
  20. Q20Bring out the reasons and consequences of the spurt in child marriages in recent years. What steps can be taken beyond the legal realms to tackle the menace?15 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 152 words written

It was neither her Coal and Iron reserves, nor the inventions of steam engine and cotton mills, but her democracy and rule of law that made Britain the epicentre of Industrial Revolution. Discuss.

Opening

The Industrial revolution began in 18-19 cen in England that led to wide socio-economic changes in Britain.

The revolution happened first in Britain making it EPICENTRE OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION because -

Body

i) Democracy and Rule of law -

  • this provided political stability that was absent in other areas

  • It produced a meritocratic society that signified inventions and education

  • the free market rules under democracy allowed for free flow of credit to the economy. However, the revolution was also due to ->

ii) Raw materials - Britain as a colonial power used the colonies such as Africa, India for the reserves. Britain itself had source of coal and iron also.

iii) The innovation of steam engine and cotton mills led to urbanisation and industrialisation of Britain that aided the industrial revolution.

Close

Industrial revolution was the most profound revolution that had wide ranging effects over the world leading to "Pax Britannica."