1) Bring out the socio-economic effects of the
introduction of railways in different countries of the world.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
UPSC Mains World History- 2019
1) Explain how the foundations of the modern world were
laid by the American and French Revolutions. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
UPSC Mains World History- 2017
1) What problems were germane to the decolonization
process in the Malay Peninsula? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
UPSC Mains World History- 2016
1) The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by
the new elite of Western educated Africans Examine.
(12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
UPSC Mains World History- 2015
1) To what extent can Germany be held responsible for
causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
2) Why did the industrial revolution first occur in
England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does
it compare with that in India at present? (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
UPSC Mains World History- 2014
1) The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced
the policies adopted by India soon after independence.
Evaluate (10 Marks, 150 Words)
2) What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in
1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain’s self-image as a
world power? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
UPSC Mains World History- 2013
1) “American Revolution was an economic revolt against
mercantilism.” Substantiate (10 Marks, 200 Words)
2) What policy instruments were deployed to contain the
Great Economic Depression? (10 Marks, 200 Words)
3) “‘Latecomer’ Industrial Revolution in Japan involved
certain factors that were markedly different from what West had experienced.” Analyze (10 Marks,
200 Words)
4) “Africa was chopped into States artificially created
by accidents of European competition.” Analyze (10 Marks, 200 Words)
