UPSC Mains PYQs: World History

The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?

How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?

Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.

"There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars." Evaluate the statement. (250 words)

Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French revolution.

Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay Peninsula.

The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.

To what extent can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically

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?

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?

What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India?

Latecomer Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience.

Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. Analyse.

American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate.

What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression?