UPSC PYQs: World History
Review complete published questions grouped by subject: World History.
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Questions
- The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.2025 · Mains GS1 · World History · French Revolution
- The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.2016 · Mains GS1 · World History · Anti-colonial Struggles in West Africa
- 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 times?2015 · Mains GS1 · World History · Industrial Revolution
- To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically.2015 · Mains GS1 · World History · World Wars
- What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India?2014 · Mains GS1 · World History · Anti-colonial Struggle
- 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?2014 · Mains GS1 · World History · Suez Crisis
- The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate.2014 · Mains GS1 · World History · New Economic Policy
- “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experienced.2013 · Mains GS1 · World History · Industrial Revolution in Japan
- Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyse.2013 · Mains GS1 · World History · Scramble for Africa
- American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate.2013 · Mains GS1 · World History · American Revolution
- What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression?2013 · Mains GS1 · World History · Great Depression