Page-10 of GS-I: Modern Indian History

How the efforts of Swami Dayanand Saraswati revolutionised Indian society?

Swami Dayanand Saraswati made efforts to revolutionise Indian attitude religion and is considered as one of the ‘Makers of Modern India’. Swami Dayanand Saraswati and his efforts He was the founder of the Hindu reform organisation Arya Samaj. He has ..

Discuss the British policy towards Nepal and Bhutan during 18th and 19th century. To what extent, this policy led Nepal and Bhutan to remain separate nations?

British followed the policy of maintaing Buffer countries between two large nations for security reasons. The same policy was followed in the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Bhutan to maintain security of the northern frontier from its neighbors China and ..

What administrative changes were introduced in India after 1858? What were the objectives of these changes?

After the revolt of 1857, The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred the control of India from the East India Company to the Crown. Now power to govern India was vested in the Crown through the Secretary of State ..

"Maoist insurgency in Nepal brought a paradigm change in the fundamental parameters of politics."Critically examine the rise of Maoists and factors behind their success in Nepal.

Nepal is well known for its diversity, geography, ethnicity, language, religion as well as caste. In epic times, it was ruled by ethnic people of the Himalayas called Kirats. Later the Kirat rulers were replaced by several ingenious tribes such ..

What are the goals set for India of 2022?

2022 would be a special year for India. India would be celebrating the75th year of independence in 2022. The government is preparing to ensure that 2022 goes down as a remarkable moment in Indian history. Targets for 2022: India is ..

Outline the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unifying the India in post independence period.

Sardar Patel’s foresight and tactful navigation during the most turbulent period in post-Independence was a key determinant in building modern India. Sardar Patel rose to the occasion when the key determinant of the political unity was in jeopardy. Sardar Patel: ..

Jagmohan Dalmiya is truly known as "India's Kerry Packer."Explain.

Jagmohan Dalmiya was popularly known as an Indian cricket administrator and businessman. He served several prestigious posts like the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India as well as the Cricket Association of Bengal. He also served ..

Discuss the aims and objects of the Khilafat Movement. To what extent was it successful?

Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) originated in India to support the Caliphate of Ottoman Empire in Turkey against the insulting treatment by the Britishers after the First World War. Sultan of Turkey was considered as Khalifa of Islam by Indian Muslims. For ..

Describe the objectives of the Deoband School. How much it was different from the Aligarh school? Evaluate their role in the 19th century reform movement.

Its objectives were: To exalt the word God, unaffected by any temptation, patronage, pressure or favour. To extend contacts with Muslims and organize them in accordance with original principles of Islam. Follow the teachings of Shah Waliullah. To follow traditional ..

The British planted Tea not only in Assam but also in other regions as well across Himalaya and Western Ghats. Why sugar plantations seceded in limited areas. Discuss?

Model Answer: Tea plantations succeeded in only regions of monsoon belt viz. Assam, West Bengal and the foot hills of the Himalayas in the North and the moist slopes and the plateaus of the Western Ghats in the south. Not ..