History Optional (UPSC)
4.39K subscribers
324 photos
6 videos
48 files
299 links
I am Nikhil Sheth, History faculty at Level Up IAS. This channel is started to cater to the needs of History Optional in UPSC CSE.
Download Telegram
Answer Writing Practice

This time, questions are little more difficult. All the four are very standard and UPSC-like questions. Try to attempt at least one.

Question 23: Ancient India
Analyze the political, economic and social impact of land grants in the post-Gupta era. (15m)

Question 24: Medieval India
Discuss the peculiarity of the Mughal foreign policy in context of relations with contemporary powers of Safavids, Uzbegs and Ottoman empire. (10m)

Question 25: Modern India
Even after Orientalism was replaced by Utilitarianism, it continued to serve the same purpose. Do you agree? Justify. (10m)

Question 26: World History
If Rousseau revealed that man is everywhere in chains, it was Karl Marx who gave a clue to break free of them. Discuss. (15m)

PS1: Submit your answers by the end of 20th September.
PS2: Reply here in the comment section with your answers (scanned image) for evaluation.

#AnswerWritingPractice
@nikhilhistoryoptional
Answer Writing Practice

These are four standard, UPSC-like questions for this round. Try to attempt at least one.

Question 27: Ancient India
Is Ashoka's policy of Dhamma relevant in the present era? Give arguments in support of your view.(10m)

Question 28: Medieval India
Comment on the growth of regional languages and literature during the 1400-1550 CE. (10m)

Question 29: Modern India
Examine the factors that encouraged communalism in Indian politics after 1937. (15m)

Question 30: World History
The British empire didn't go away, it merely transformed into the Commonwealth of Nations. Do you agree? (15m)

PS1: Submit your answers by the end of 27th September.
PS2: Reply here in the comment section with your answers (scanned image) for evaluation.

#AnswerWritingPractice
@nikhilhistoryoptional