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Modern Indian History and Post Independence History UPSC PYQ 2013

8 questions from the UPSC 2013 examination.

8 questions

1Mediummains10 marks
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Write a critical note on the evolution and significance of the slogan, 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q7-->

2Mediummains10 marks
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present - significant events, personalities, issues

"In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India." Elaborate. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q5-->

3Mediummains10 marks
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q10-->

4Mediummains10 marks
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present - significant events, personalities, issues

Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyze their role in the Indian struggle for freedom. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q4-->

5Mediummains10 marks
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Analyze the circumstances that led to the Tashkent Agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the Agreement. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q9-->

6Mediummains10 marks
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country

Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women became the torch-bearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q3-->

7Mediummains10 marks
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Critically discuss the objectives of Bhoodan and Gramdan Movements initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and their success. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q6-->

8Mediummains10 marks
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Discuss the contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre- and post-independent India. (200 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-I_Q8-->

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