Page-9 of GS-I: Modern Indian History
To what extent, the British colonialist regime was responsible for the discrimination, abuse, and social and economic marginalization faced by millions of Indians belonging to 'denotified and nomadic tribes'. Discuss critically.
That criminal mindset could be caste or community-specific sounds vague and more criminal. The British regime in the 19th century in India dared to notify upon its own notion some tribes of India as branded criminals. It made stringent measures in ..
Analyze the significance of the Dravidian movement in the post-independence history of India.
Reformation in the caste system has been the prime target of various social reform movements including Dravidian movement.The roots of the Dravidian movement lies in Brahman-non-Brahman conflict. In 1916, Zamindars and Maharajas in order to counter growing clout of Brahmans ..
The growth of radicalism among African Americans was important in helping them to gain their civil rights during the 1960s. Explain whether you agree or disagree with this view.
The gradual industrialization of India did not only bring the Indian capitalists into the foreground of public life, it also created an industrial working class". Objectively analyze this statement along with giving reference to major working class movements in India in early 20th century.
Industrialization in India began with the second half of the 19th century by the development of ancillary industries along with the railways. The coal industry employed a large working force due to its robust growth. Cotton and Jute industries also came up ..
"Patel was the shrewd organizational hand beneath Nehru's idealistic velvet glove." Critically discuss. Do you agree with the view that the synergy of two leaders was much more powerful in comparison to differences in their thoughts?
Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were two towering figures of India’s anti-colonial freedom movement. Both of them contributed great to the nation by working together in spite of some ideological differences. Nehru was a visionary and idealist, while Patel ..
Constitutionally, the princely states were not part of British India nor were their inhabitants British subjects. The British Parliament had no power to legislate for the States or their people. Elucidate the ways in which crown's relationship with the Indian states was maintained during pre-independence era.
While the political relationship of the British Crown and British India was characterized by the complete supremacy of British sovereignty, the political relationship between the British Crown and princely states was defined to be a relationship of Paramountcy. The difference ..
Discuss the reasons, key events and outcome of the Revolt of 1857.
After the battle of Plassey of I757, East India Company began to control political powers in the country. The Company extended its dominion territorially and economically. It waged wars of conquest against the Indians. Naturally that led the Indian people ..
What is significance of RIN mutiny? To what extent, RIN mutiny hastened the end of British rule in India?
RIN mutiny happened at a time when the withdrawal of the British from India was obvious. The RIN mutiny is significant in India independence movement because: The revolt was within the pillar of British administration of armed forces which played ..