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Today a student gifted this book. ❤️
I had been to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh as a teacher exactly a decade ago, in 2014. It's 2024 today. The book brings back those memories.
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I had been to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh as a teacher exactly a decade ago, in 2014. It's 2024 today. The book brings back those memories.
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New Book arrived. ❤️
It's recently published book and seems extremely fascinsting. It's a mixture of actual history with intellectual history. Looking forward to reading it.
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It's recently published book and seems extremely fascinsting. It's a mixture of actual history with intellectual history. Looking forward to reading it.
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I had no idea that Francis Younghusband, who invaded Tibet at the instructions of Curzon during 1904, was also a writer.
His invasion of Tibet was futile. He went from Chumbi valley and reached Lhasa. A few Lamas were killed but no large scale Russian presence was found, as was expected during the Great Game. It was perhaps the last page of the century old saga of the Great Game.
Anyway, I discovered that after retirement he was a writer and has written this book on History of India in 1930. It's quite interesting. He has even given profiles of various Indian leaders and thinkers, from a British lens. Eager to read it.
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His invasion of Tibet was futile. He went from Chumbi valley and reached Lhasa. A few Lamas were killed but no large scale Russian presence was found, as was expected during the Great Game. It was perhaps the last page of the century old saga of the Great Game.
Anyway, I discovered that after retirement he was a writer and has written this book on History of India in 1930. It's quite interesting. He has even given profiles of various Indian leaders and thinkers, from a British lens. Eager to read it.
#bookreview
It has been 100 years since the announcement of discovery of Harappan civilization. It was announced to the world in 1924 by Sir John Marshall, the then DG ASI.
He termed it Indus Valley Civilization, the name which is entirely disputed today. He called the bronze female sculpture as a dancing girl, disputed today. He called the pashupati seal as Proto Shiva, disputed today. He termed harappan society as peaceful, questionable today. He called it's religion as Proto Hinduism. Again questionable.
Still, it was a remarkable discovery, more remarkable insight and most remarkable legacy.
Should we expect some aspect of Harappan story asked in GS1 paper this year?
He termed it Indus Valley Civilization, the name which is entirely disputed today. He called the bronze female sculpture as a dancing girl, disputed today. He called the pashupati seal as Proto Shiva, disputed today. He termed harappan society as peaceful, questionable today. He called it's religion as Proto Hinduism. Again questionable.
Still, it was a remarkable discovery, more remarkable insight and most remarkable legacy.
Should we expect some aspect of Harappan story asked in GS1 paper this year?
The book is finally here. Been waiting for its publication since last 3 years. I hope the long wait is rewarded amply.
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History Questions in GS1 2024 CS (Main) Exam
Q1. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks)
Q2. Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks)
Q3. What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks)
Q11. "Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment (Answer in 250 words) (15 marks)
Q12. How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? (Answer in 250 words) (15 marks)
Q13. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? (Answer in 250 words) (15 marks)
Q1. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks)
Q2. Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks)
Q3. What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results. (Answer in 150 words) (10 marks)
Q11. "Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment (Answer in 250 words) (15 marks)
Q12. How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? (Answer in 250 words) (15 marks)
Q13. How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? (Answer in 250 words) (15 marks)
First Observations on History Questions in GS1 2024:
1. Total Six questions as usual, with 75 marks weightage (3 AMAC, 2 Modern, 1 World, 0 Post- Independence)
2. AMAC questions this year are from main topic and also very direct. Modern India Questions are also quite mainstream. Students would not struggle here in both AMAC and Modern India. Even the prelims level preparation along with some decent answer writing practice is more than enough.
3. All the six questions have been earlier asked in History Optional, including the World History question that was asked in the 2015 Paper II History Optional.
4. In AMAC even though the questions are easy, there are two unusual things. So far UPSC has stuck to the Mains syllabus of asking questions specifically from culture and religion. Now they have asked economy of Vedic era. It could be justified by saying that it is based on the study of Vedic literature that is a part of Culture. But there is a scope for disagreement whether this topic is from Culture and religion. Thankfully it is from such a mainstream prelims preparation that students won't face any problem here.
Secondly, they have asked two questions from South, both Pallava and Chola in the same year. Both are pretty standard questions but it is also unusual that Both Pallava and Cholas to be asked in the same year.
5. In Modern, the question on deindustrialization is a very debatable topic among historians. And upsc has asked it for 15 marks and also of 'how far' type. Here we have a huge scope of going into the debate. But GS students are advised to keep the historians names out. Focus on arguments.
6. Balance of Power and World War 1 is a very core topic. It is also a debate among historians. There is also a huge scope of debate here, becuse it is again a 15 marker with 'How Far' type question.
7. Does it mean that UPSC now wants you to go into some more depth of analysis than reading history only factually? Both Q12 and Q13 are openly historiographical. Earlier such analytical questions were asked in AMAC but now they are opening debates in Modern and World too.
1. Total Six questions as usual, with 75 marks weightage (3 AMAC, 2 Modern, 1 World, 0 Post- Independence)
2. AMAC questions this year are from main topic and also very direct. Modern India Questions are also quite mainstream. Students would not struggle here in both AMAC and Modern India. Even the prelims level preparation along with some decent answer writing practice is more than enough.
3. All the six questions have been earlier asked in History Optional, including the World History question that was asked in the 2015 Paper II History Optional.
4. In AMAC even though the questions are easy, there are two unusual things. So far UPSC has stuck to the Mains syllabus of asking questions specifically from culture and religion. Now they have asked economy of Vedic era. It could be justified by saying that it is based on the study of Vedic literature that is a part of Culture. But there is a scope for disagreement whether this topic is from Culture and religion. Thankfully it is from such a mainstream prelims preparation that students won't face any problem here.
Secondly, they have asked two questions from South, both Pallava and Chola in the same year. Both are pretty standard questions but it is also unusual that Both Pallava and Cholas to be asked in the same year.
5. In Modern, the question on deindustrialization is a very debatable topic among historians. And upsc has asked it for 15 marks and also of 'how far' type. Here we have a huge scope of going into the debate. But GS students are advised to keep the historians names out. Focus on arguments.
6. Balance of Power and World War 1 is a very core topic. It is also a debate among historians. There is also a huge scope of debate here, becuse it is again a 15 marker with 'How Far' type question.
7. Does it mean that UPSC now wants you to go into some more depth of analysis than reading history only factually? Both Q12 and Q13 are openly historiographical. Earlier such analytical questions were asked in AMAC but now they are opening debates in Modern and World too.
Questions asked by UPSC in General Studies on Colonial Economy so far.
There are total 10 questions in 41 years, of which 5 questions are asked in last 10 years. Since 2022, there is one question every year. Clearly, the aspects of Colonial economy is a major topic in the history of Modern India in General studies now.
There are total 10 questions in 41 years, of which 5 questions are asked in last 10 years. Since 2022, there is one question every year. Clearly, the aspects of Colonial economy is a major topic in the history of Modern India in General studies now.
All the questions on events leading upto Quit India Movement.
If you see closely, the same issues - Second World War, Resignation of Congress ministries, August Offer, Attitude of different parties towards WW2, Cripps Mission rationale and failure - all leading upto the QIM. These questions are asked everytime in the past. The same question was asked in 2024 too (with the addition of Results part)
However, interestingly, the topic was given go-by in last 20 years in Main paper. The topic of QIM was asked after 22 years.
Still it was an easy topic since we study it regularly for Prelims everytime anyway.
If you see closely, the same issues - Second World War, Resignation of Congress ministries, August Offer, Attitude of different parties towards WW2, Cripps Mission rationale and failure - all leading upto the QIM. These questions are asked everytime in the past. The same question was asked in 2024 too (with the addition of Results part)
However, interestingly, the topic was given go-by in last 20 years in Main paper. The topic of QIM was asked after 22 years.
Still it was an easy topic since we study it regularly for Prelims everytime anyway.
UPSC asked following three questions in GS1 today. I think these three are more into the domain of GS2 (Social Justice and Governance). Anyway, because both the papers are on the same day, UPSC must have thought ki bachcha padhke to dono papers ke liye aya hoga, kya fark padta hai...😂🤣
Q8. Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? (Answer in 150 words) [10 marks]
Q10. In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive? (Answer in 150 words) [10 marks]
Q18. Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. (Answer in 250 words) [15 marks]
Nikhil
Q8. Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? (Answer in 150 words) [10 marks]
Q10. In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive? (Answer in 150 words) [10 marks]
Q18. Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. (Answer in 250 words) [15 marks]
Nikhil