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MGP 2021 | Cohort 6 | GS Test #1 (41047) | ForumIAS

(20 Questions | 250 Marks | Duration 3 Hours)

Instructions: All questions are compulsory. The number of marks carried by a question/part is
indicated against it. Quality of the answer is more important than the length of the answer.

Q.1) “The Communist System of Soviet Union had become incapable of maintaining the
country's role as a Superpower long before the end of Cold War" Substantiate.
(10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.2) “The world had to pay a very heavy price for underestimating and even failing to grasp
the nature of fascism and Nazism.” In the light of this statement, examine the various
factors that led to the rise of Fascism and Nazism. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.3) It was truly the First World War that ushered in a new world order as it marked the
collapse of several empires. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.4) No single factor was responsible for the revolt of 1857, rather it was the cumulative
effect of multiple factors that acted as a catalyst to turn a quiet discontent into a serious
revolt. Elaborate. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.5) Discuss the role played by the press in generating national consciousness against the
British rule during Indian freedom struggle. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.6) Recognised as India’s first female teacher, Savitribai Phule played a pivotal role in
women’s empowerment during the nineteenth century. Elucidate. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.7) While the nature of intimate relationships in Indian society has evolved and
transformed over the years, the traditional institution of marriage has held its ground.
Examine using suitable examples. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.8) ‘Despite having evolved in its form, agenda and outreach, women’s movement in India
have failed to address the issues of women of lower strata’. Examine. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.9) India has already been witnessing a significant decline in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) over
the past 70 years. However, this decline in the TFR comes with its own sets of challenges.
Discuss. (10 marks, 150 Words)

Q.10) The pandemic induced lockdown in India triggered a “shadow pandemic” in the form
of increased difficulties for women. Elucidate. (10 marks, 150 Words)

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MGP 2021 | Cohort 6 | GS Test #1 (41047) | ForumIAS

(20 Questions | 250 Marks | Duration 3 Hours)

Q.11) Even though the American struggle for freedom was a conflict of economic interests
primarily between Great Britain and her colonies, it was also a revolt against social and
political system of that time. Discuss. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.12) “The French Revolution was equally a struggle of weapons as well as of ideas.”
Discuss. Also highlight the role of the French revolution in shaping social and political
movements across the world. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.13) The Bolshevik revolution was a culmination of various factors contributing towards
overthrowing the old order to establish a new social, economic and political system.
Elucidate. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.14) In what ways did the Non-Cooperation movement change the course of Indian
Freedom Struggle? (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.15) The economic policies followed by the British led to the rapid transformation of
India’s economy into a colonial economy whose nature and structure were determined by
the needs of the British economy. Examine. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.16) The exposure to post-enlightenment rationalism that came to signify modernity

brought a change in the outlook of a select group of Indians during the 19th century. In the
light of this statement, discuss what led to socio-religious enlightenment and its
implications on Indian society. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.17) The 1920s proved to be a truly transformational period during the Indian freedom
struggle. Examine. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.18) Integration is not a process of conversion of diversities into a uniformity but a

congruence of diversities leading to a unity in which both the varieties and similarities are
maintained. In the light of this statement, evaluate the need for greater syncretism in
Indian society. (15 marks, 250 words)

Q.19) Examine the relationship between poverty and the structure of Indian society. How
far do you think this has led to ineffectiveness of poverty alleviation initiatives?
(15 marks, 250 words)

Q.20) While rapid urbanization has enabled cities to become engines of economic growth
and helped reduce urban poverty levels, it has made such urban centres highly vulnerable
to the severe effects of climate change. Comment. Also suggest measures to ensure
sustainable urban development to prepare cities for future. (15 marks, 250 words)

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