IAS Mains History Papers 1993
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IAS Mains History 1993
Paper I
Section A
- Write brief essays of not more than 200 word each on any three of the following:
- The burial customs in the Indus Civilization
- The Vedic Gods of the terrestrial region
- Similarities and differences between the Maurya columns and Achaemenian pillars
- Buddhist writing in Sanskrit in the post-Maurya period
- Bring out the elements of change and continuity between the Early Vedic and Later Vedic Cultures.
- Examine the importance of Ashoka՚s Rock Edit XIII for determining the extent of the Maurya Empire. Did Ashoka՚s policies and reforms contribute to the fall of the empire?
- Discuss the military activities of Kharavela of Kalinga. Do you think that his reign is significant for military expeditions alone?
Section B
- Mark any fifteen of the following places on the map supplied to you and write brief notes only on the places marked on the map:
- Abu
- Balasore
- Belur
- Bhojpur
- Chaul
- Chunar
- Gingee
- Golconda
- Janjira
- Kalanaur
- Kalpi
- Khajuha
- Khajuraho
- Konark
- Kondavid
- Kumbakonam
- Mahim
- Mandasor
- Mandla
- Maner
- Modhera
- Pandua
- Pulicat
- Puri
- Raigarh
- Rajmahal
- Rewa
- Shivner
- Sringeri
- Talikota
- Discuss the contribution of Rajaraja I find Rajendra I for the expansion of the Chola empire. Analyse the causes and impact of the naval expeditions of the Cholas.
- Examine the significance of Alauddin Khalji՚s administrative reforms. Was he really successful in implementing these measures?
- Analyse the merits and demerits of the Mansabdari System. How did it work under Akbar՚s successors?
Paper II
Section A
- Comment on any three of the following statements in about 200 words each:
- ‘The permanent system of Bengal though initiated with best of best of intentions, was a sadly blundering affairs.’
- ‘The treaty of Bassein, by is direct and indirect operations, gave the Company the Empire of India.’
- ‘The nationalist political movements for liberation such as the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements and their leadership depended heavily on the peasantry.’
- ‘Mountbatten՚s task was, therefore, merely to work out details and effect the partion, demanded by the League and accepted by both British Government and the Congress; and this the new Viceroy moved commandingly to perform.’
- What kind of administrative change was introduced in India under the East India Company?
- Explain the British policy of ‘Subordinate union’ of Indian States with British India from 1858 to 1905. How did the Government of India implement this policy during this period?
- To what extent did the socio-religious movements contribute to the emancipation of women in the 19th century?
Section B
- Comment on any three of the following statements in about 200 words each:
- ‘The scale, splendour and organized power of the monarchy of Louis XIV were something new in Europe.’
- ‘For a tired and timid generation Metternich was the necessary man.’
- ‘The Treaty of Versailles was merely an armistice for twenty years.’
- ‘The Manchurian crisis decided the fate of the league of Nations.’
- Assess the intellectual quickening which occurred in Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. How did it influence modern society and civilization?
- What were the obstacles to Italian unification till 1852? How and with what methods was the unification of Italy achieved?
- Arab Nationalism and Oil-these were the principal factors complicating the relations of the West
Asian countries with the outside world. Do you agree?