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APSC Mains 2020 History (Paper II) Question paper

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APSC Mains 2020 History (Paper I) Question paper

 

Section – A
 
Q1. Critically examine the following statements in about 150 words each: 10×5=50
(a) “It was Afonso de Albuquerque who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India.” (b) The Partition of Bengal (1905) caused a tremendous political agitation which stirred national feelings in India to its very depths.”
(c) The boycott of the Simon Commission provided a great opportunity for the restoration of amity between the different communities and political parties.”
(d) “It is high time that the safety valve theory… was confined to the care of the Mahatmas from whom perhaps it originated!”
(e) “There is ample evidence to show that many individual communists were swayed by the patriotic emotions of the day and actively participated in the Quit India Movement.”
 
Q2. (a) What do you mean by the term ‘commercialization’ of agriculture? What impact did it have upon the economy of India? 10+10=20
(b) Discuss the development of railways in colonial India. 15
(c) Discuss the causes leading to the Santhal Hul Revolution of 1855. 15
 
Q3. (a) Make a critical assessment on different stages of the growth of modern education in India during the colonial administration. 20
(b) Critically analyze the role of the Asiatic Society of Bengal towards understanding India’s cultural and traditional part. 15
(c) The Montague-Chelmsford Act ‘made a clear division of the functions of the Central and Provincial Governments’. Comment. 15
 
Q4. (a) To what extent has the Policy of Reservation been successful in ameliorating the problems of backward castes and tribes in Independent India? 20
(b) Examine the growth and activities of the Muslim League. 15
(c) Discuss the nature and impact of the Revolt of 1857. 15

 
Section – B
Q5. Critically examine the following statements in about 150 words each : 10×5=50
(a) By 1830 England had all the prerequisites for the rapid growth of large-scale factory production.”
(b) “The Third German Empire was essentially a Nazi dictatorship.”
(c) “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle.”
(d) “Neither poverty nor disease but work itself which casts the blackest shadow over the years of the Industrial Revolution.”
(e) “The Second World War was essentially a war of revenge initiated by Germany.”
 
Q6. (a) What were the major causes of the French Revolution of 1789? 20
(b) Globalization had both positive as well as negative impact upon the society. Comment. 15
(c) Analyze the main demands of the Chartists in England. 15
 
Q7. (a) Describe how imperialism and colonization led to the Partition of Africa. 20
(b) Alliances and counter-alliances ultimately led to the outbreak of World War 1. Explain. 15
(c) What were the results of the Chinese Revolution of 1949? 15
 
Q8. (a) Discuss the circumstances leading to the American Revolution. 20
(b) What were the circumstances that contributed to the Cold War rivalry after 1945? 15
(c) The emergence of the Dr. Ho Chi Minh in the North Vietnam and the withdrawal of France from the South East Asia led to the American involvement in the region. Explain. 15
 

 

APSC Mains 2020 History (Paper I) Question paper

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APSC Mains 2020 History (Paper I) Question paper

Section – A
Q1. Identify the following places marked on the map supplied to you and write a short note of about 50 words on the historical importance of each of them. Locational hints for each of the places marked on the map are given below seriatim :                                                                                                               50
(A) Capital of the Dimasa kingdom
(B) A place of Satras and tribal culture
(C) Capital of the Ahom kingdom
(D) Easternmost important limit of Mughal incursion
(E) Popularly known as ‘Gupta Kashi’
(F) A place of ancient temple ruins and mythology
(G) Site of a famous battle with the Mughals
(H) A place of pilgrimage and religious syncretism
(I) Archaeological site with Hindu, Jain and Buddhist remains
(J) Last capital of an important kingdom
 
Q2. (a) Examine the importance of numismatics in the reconstruction of the history of early India with special reference to Gupta Coins. 20
(b) Examine the importance of Arthashastra in understanding Mauryan polity. 15
(c) Discuss the significance of painted grey ware’ culture to understand the cultural mosaic of North India in the first millennium BC. 15
 
Q3. (a) Analyze the archaeological evidence regarding the extent of megalithic cultures in Eastern and Northeastern India. 20
(b) Explain the social implications of Buddha’s teachings in the context of the social structure of North India in the 6th and 5th C BC. 15
(c) Critically examine the hypothesis that there was a subcontinental urban decay during C 300-600 CE. 15
 
Q4. (a) Examine the relationship between the land grant system and emergence of feudalism under the Guptas and Vakatakas. 20
(b) The period C 300-600 CE is often described as the ‘classical age of Sanskrit literature. Examine the development of Sanskrit literature during this period. 15
(c) Trace the development of temple architecture in early medieval South India. 15

Section – B
Q5. (a) Explain the salient features of the State under the Delhi Sultanate with reference to Fakhr-i-Mudabbir and Ziya Barani’s texts. 10
(b) Examine the impact of West Asian and Central Asian traditions in the development of administrative structures and institutions in the early. period of the Sultanate rule in Northern India. 15
(c) What light does Kitab-ul-Hind throw on Indian society? 15
(d) What were the significant changes introduced by Mahmud Gawan in the Bahmani kingdom? 10
 
Q6. (a) Discuss the various aspects of price-control measures of Alauddin Khalji. 15
(b) Analyze the administrative reforms undertaken during the reign of Pratap Singha (1603-41 CE). 15
(c) Critically analyze the different categories of cultivators in the medieval period. 20
 
Q7. (a) Examine the socio-economic roots of popular monotheistic movements represented by Kabir and Nanak. 20
(b) Examine the contexts and the impact of the revolts by the Jats, Satnamis and the Sikhs at the time of Aurangzeb. 15
(c) “The ‘Jagirdari crisis’ had both an administrative and a social basis.” Explain the statement in the context of the decline of the Mughals. 15
 
Q8. (a) Discuss the social context of the emergence of women Bhakts (saints) in medieval Indian society during the Bhakti Movement. 20
(b Discuss the Mughal school of painting. 15
(c) Examine the impact of the role of the foreign trading companies in the Mughal period. 15
 

APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper II) 158 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper II)

158 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

158 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – History Paper 2 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (History Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

APSC CCE (Main) 2018 History - Paper II

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Discuss the internal policy of Henry VII of England. Why is his period known as the period known as the period of remedy and seedtime?     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 4: Q11 and Test: 8 Q10. (20 Marks (Indirectly)

Q2. “The resortation of Charles-II was not only a resoration of the monarchy but a restoration of the Parliament as well.” Discuss.      20

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Q3. Critically discuss the causes and the consequences of the Glorious Revolution in England.   10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 4: Q1 and Test 8: Q12. (20 Marks)

Q4. Discuss the main issues involved in the Austrain War of succession. 20

Q5. Critically analyse the Vienna Settlement of 1815. Mention its importance in the History of Modern Europe.     12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q1. (20 Marks)

Q6. Evaluate the factors of the July Revolution of 1830. What were its effects?      10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q6. (20 Marks)

Q7. Critically analyse Bismarck’s foreign policy. How far did he achieve them?       10+10=20

Q8. Evaluate the reign of Alexander-II of Russia. Why is he called Czar liberator?      12+8= 20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q2. (10 Marks) (Partially)

Q9. Discuss the causes for the rise and growth of Nazism in Germany. How far was it successful?      12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 5: Q7 and Test 6: Q8. (20 Marks) 

Q10. Evaluate the main defects of the treaty of Versailles with special reference to the politics that influenced world in subsequent years.    20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 8: Q7. (20 Marks)   

Q11. Assess the role of League of Nations in establishing world peace.      20 

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q3. (20 Marks)   

Q12. Assess the contributions of Chaiang Kai-shek to the republic of China. Also mention his relation with the communists.       12+8=20

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:

Q13. Write a note on Tudor despotism.       8

Q14. Analyse critically the growth of the cabinet system of the government under Sir Robert Walpole.      8

Q15. What do you mean by Enlightened Despotism? Give an estimate of Joseph-II as an enlightened despot.      3+5=8

Q16. Asses the effect of the Bolshevik Revolution on the Politics of Russia.        8

Q17. Discuss the role of Count Cavour in the Unification of Italy.         8

Q18. How do you account for the rise of General Franco in Spain in the growth of dictatorship?       8

Q19. What were the effects of the World War-I, on world politics?        8

Q20. Critically analyse the Sino-Japanese conflict on the eve of the World War-II.   8                                                        

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 6: Q6. (8 Marks) 

A total questions worth 158 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – History Paper 2, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper I) 95 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

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APSC Mains 2018 History (Paper I)

95 Marks from Adhikary Education Mains Test Series

95 marks worth Questions were asked in APSC CCE (Main) 2018 – History Paper 1 which were asked in our APSC Mains Test Series 2018 (History Optional). This is a testimony to our continuous efforts to provide the best quality materials for the APSC Prelims and Mains Exam 2018 to assist better preparation of the aspirants. 

APSC CCE (Main) 2018 History - Paper I

PART – A

Answer any eight questions from the following within 250 words each: 20 x 8 = 160

Q1. Narrate the direct and indirect effects of Alexander’s invasion of India.  10+10=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q3. (20 Marks)

Q2. What were the causes for the downfall of the Mauryan empire? How far was the religious policy of Ashoka responsible for it?  12+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q14. (12 Marks)

Q3. Make an assessment of the career and achievements of Harshavardhana. How far did his relationship with Bhaskaravarmana help him in establishing his supremacy over North India?   15+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q9. (5 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q4. “The most illustrious successors of the Mauryas in the Decan and in Central India were the Satavahanas”. On the basis of the above statement highlight the contribution of the Satavahana rulers towards administration, economy and culture.   20

Q5. What were the causes and results of the Arab invasion of Sind? Why did they fail to penetrate deeper into India?   15+5=20

Q6. Critically analyse the administrative system of Sher Shah Suri with special reference to his land revenue system. To what extent did it serve as the basis of land revenue system of Akbar?   15+5=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q4. (15 Marks)

Q7. “Akbar is regarded as a national monarch”. Justify this statement in the light of his civil and military administration, religious policy and policy towards the Rajputs.    20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 2: Q11. and Test 7: Q4. (10 Marks)

Q8.What was the permanent settlement system of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis? To what extent did it prove beneficial to the British rule in India? What were its effects on the Indians?       8+6+6= 20

Q9. Discuss the causes, main events and results of the Fourth Anglo-Maratha War (1817-18).     8+4+8=20

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 3: Q5 (20 Marks)  (Indirectly)

Q10. Why was Bengal partitioned in 1905? What were its consequences in India’s struggle for freedom?     10+10= 20

Q11. Analyse the Constitutional developments in British India during the period from 1909 to 1935.      20 

Q12. What was the impact of the World War II on India’s national movement? Why did Indian National Congress oppose the August offer (1940) and the Cripp’s proposal (1942)? 12+8=20

PART – B

Answer any five questions from the following within 150 words each:

Q13. How did the people of Harappan civilization maintain relations with other contemporary civilization?       8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 1: Q2 (8 Marks) (Indirectly)

Q14. Who were the Rashtrakutas? Examine their contributions to the field of education and teaching.      3+5=8

Q15. Analyse the role played by Qutb-ud-in Aibak and Iltutmish in the foundation of Islamic rule in India.      4+4=8

Q16. Make an assessment of Alauddin Khilji as an administrator.    8

Q17. Describe Shivaji’s struggle with the Mughals. How far was he able to provide the Marathas a nation-state?         5+3=8

Question from our APSC Mains History Test Series Test 7: Q8 (5 Marks)

Q18. How did English education help in the promotion of nationalism in India in the later part of the 19th century?    8

Q19. Describe the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935. How did it influence Indian polity?    5+3=8

Q20. Analyse the factors that led to the Partition of India in 1947. Was the Viceroy Lord Mountbatten responsible for the Partition?       6+2=8 

A total questions worth 95 Marks in APSC CC(Mains) Exam 2018 – History Paper 1, were matched with the questions of our APSC Mains History Test Series.

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APSC Mains – HISTORY 2014 Question Paper I & Paper II

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APSC Mains 2014 – History Question Paper I & II

It’s very important that we know the definite trend of question being recently asked in the Mains Exam. Thus, the History Paper I & Paper II of 2014 is analyzed and section-wise break-up of the total no. of questions and marks are done here, to give you a better idea of the areas/topics more question appears in the exam.

HISTORY PAPER I

  • critical account of principal ascpects of Indus Valley Civilization? Is it diff. from and anterior to culture of Vedic period
  • Diff b/n Digvijaya and Dharmavijaya. Examine main features of Ashoka’s Dhamma

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  • how far can you justify Gupta period to be Golden Age in Indian History
  • examine role of Kanauj-Kamrupa alliance in checking rising power of Sasanka of Gauda
  • examine contest of supremacy in Northern India b/n Mughals and Afghansb/n 1526 ans 1556
  • Discuss Akbar as a national king
  • Evaluate administrative system established by Shivaji. According to you, was his system was an autocracy
  • Evaluate Aurangazeb’s religious policy. How far he was responsible for decline of Mughal Empire
  • analyse influence of Islam on Indian Culture
  • Evaluate impact of Clive’sDual govt. in Bengal
  • Nature of Revolt of 1857? Was it nationa rising to destroy British Power or only a rebellion of group of disconnected sepoys
  • reasons that led to Partition of Bengal in 1905. Discuss consequent of anti-partition or Swadeshi Movement.
  • Sailent feature of Govt of India Act 1935

Short note on

  • Effets of Alexander’s invasion of India
  • Society in Rig Vedic period
  • Military administration of Ala-ud-din Khilji
  • Mansabdari system ofAkbar
  • Doctrine of Lapse
  • Home Rule Movement

HISTORY PAPER II

  • progress of reformation in the reign of Henry VIII
  • circumstances leading to Glorious Revolution of 1688. How far was it glorious.
  • why Great Britain’s Americal Colonies revolted against her. Significance of this rebellion
  • Examine Napoleon’s Continental System. Was it a ‘grave political blunder’
  • describe works of the Concert of Europe form 1815 to 1822. Why Concert of Europe fall?
  • Elucidate Character and role of Matternich in Europe History. Account for ultimate failure of matternish policy or Matternich System
  • Discuss causes of World War I
  • Trace emergence and growth of Fascism in Italy
  • Principles and aims of UNO? Brief about it’s diff organs
  • Circumstances leading to Chinese Revolution of 1911. It’s Results?

Short note on

  • Oliver Cromwell
  • Reign of Terror
  • Kulturkampf
  • Kaiser William II
  • Crimean War
  • Emancipation of Serfs
  • Mustapha Kamal and modernisation of Turkey

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APSC Mains – HISTORY 2015 Question Paper I & Paper II

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APSC Mains 2015 – History Question Paper I & II

It’s very important that we know the definite trend of question being recently asked in the Mains Exam. Thus, the History Paper I & Paper II of 2015 is given here, to give you a better idea of the areas/topics more question appears in the exam.

HISTORY PAPER I

  • Analyse the features of urban civilization in the harappan culture.what were the factors responsible for its decline
  • What were srenis under mauryan administration.Assess their role in the development of mauryan economy
  • “review samudragupta military expeditions.to what extent did he succeed in the extension of gupta political sway in  india”
  • bring out the salient features of Harshavardhana s administration.What was his contribution to the changing agrarian economy
  • “Examine the market regulation of Alauddin khalji.To what extend did it strengthen the economy under the khalji rule”
  • Discuss Akbar s religious policy.Was it borne out of political consideration or was it inspired by higher motives

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  • In what ways were Aurangzeb’s Rajput policy different for that of his predeccessors.What were the consequence
  • Compare the teachings of kabir and nanak.What impact they have on indian society and culture
    Critically examine the factors behind the introduction of subsidiary alliance system.To what extent did it contribute to british paramountcy in india
  • “Examine the main features of the Doctrine of Lapse.IN what way was its application by Dalhousie responsible for revolt of 1857”
  • Make an economic critique of colonialism.Explain dadabhai naoroji ‘s drain theory in this context
  • Discuss the circumstances leading to the Quit India movement.Examine its significance
  • write briefly on Megasthene account.What light did it throw on the administration of Chandragupta Maurya
  • Discuss the Cultural and trade contact of India with the outside world during the Gupta period
  • describe the chola village assemblies.To what extent were they democratic in nature
  • why did the Arabs invade sind?what was its outcome
  • What were chauth and sardeshmukhi? Examine their significance
  • Highlight the salient features of Ranjit singhs adminstration.Why did the Sikh power collapse after his death
  • “Briefly state the underlying motives behind the introduction of the permanent Zamindari system.What was its impact on the peasantry”
  • why did Gandhi take up salt tax as an issue during the civil disobedience movement?Was he able to attain his objective

HISTORY PAPER II

  • Discuss the religious policy of Queen Elizabeth 1.what were the challenges that she faced in this regard
  • “examine the foreign policy of oliver Cromwell.Do you agree with the view that it seriously disturbed the balance of powers in europe”
  • Analyze the causes that led to the industrial revolution in England.What are its impact
  • Form an estimate of robert Walpole.Why did he eventually fall from power
  • what was the charist Movement.Explain the significance
  • Examine the causes of the French Revolution(1789).To what extent was it a challenge to the old regime of france
  • What was the edict of emancipation issued bt Tzar Alexander 2 in 1858.what was the result of emancipation
  • discuss the role of cavour in the unification of Italy.Compare his contribution to mazzing Garibaldi
  • Evaluate the treaty of Versailles.To what extent did it the seeds of world war 2
  • asses the three point programme of Sun yat sen.What impact did it have on china
  • Analyse the reforms iniated by Mustafa kamal.What was his major achievements
  • Account for the growth of Nazism in Germany.Discuss nature of the Nazi Government under Hitler
  • “Trace the origin of the cabinet system of government of England. how did the reform bill of 1832 clarify the base principles of the cabinet systems”
  • Discuss Bismarck’s policy of ‘blood and Iron ‘.to what extent was it successful
  • why did the United states of America enter world war 1?whta impact did it have on the course of the war
  • discuss the importance of the Crimean war in European History.Did it bring about an era of change
  • who was General Franco?trace his rise to power
  •  Why was world war 2 described as ‘total war ‘?how did it differ from earlier war
  • what are the main objectives of the UNO ? What are its principal organs
  • write a short note on japan ‘s attack of pearl harbour.

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