Modern Indian History
By Dr. R.K. Verma
M.Sc., Ph.D., M.A.(History), NET, Ph.D., M.A.(Economics), L.L.B.
Member of Editorial Board, SAARC Research Journal
Approach and Paper With Lecture Plan
and
Previous Year's Questions Paper
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Modern Indian History
and
Post Independence
Pre Paper - I
Mains General Studies Paper - I
Syllabus: At a Glance
Pre - History of India and Indian National Movement.
Mains 1- Modern Indian History (From A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947)
significant events, personalities and issues, etc.
2- The freedom struggle - its various stages and important
contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
3 - Post Independence consolidation and reorganization within the
country (till 1965 A.D.)
Lecture Plan
General Introduction -
Chapter -1 Later Mughals
Chapter -2 Advent of European Companies and their struggle
Test - Objective + Descriptive Questions
Chapter -3 Rule under British East India Company
Worker Under Company rule
Revenue Policy
Uprisings
Education
General Events
Chapter -4 General revolt of 1857
Test - Objective and Descriptive
Chapter - 5 Crown Rule
Viceroys : events Uprisings Education reforms News paper etc.
Change in Policy Ideas and Ideals
Chapter - 6 Rise of Nationalism and National movements (Various
Stages with events
Foundation of Congress
Various stages of National Movement
Extremists, Moderates.. and revolutionaries
Chapter - 7 Post Independence
Test - Objective and Descriptive
s Remember
Remember that examiner is looking for an answer to his question which
follows logical arguments, relevant facts, statistics and other authorities
to support your line of analysis are always useful but reference to
authors and their books may not be essential to your success. It is crucial
to show an understanding of question and your answer should be
analytical, precise and yet comprehensive.
Previous Year Questions
(Mains)
IAS
1. What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Ravindra Nath
Tagore in their approach towards education and Nationalism ? (2023)
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2. How did the colonial role effect the tribals in India and what was the
tribal response to the colonial oppression ? (2023)
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PCS
1. Write a Note on the contribution of Sir Syed Amad Khan a modern
education. (2023)
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2. Discuss the role of Sardar Patel in the unification of India after
Independence. (2023)
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