HPAS General Studies I – Unit I, Sub-Unit 2

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–I : SUB UNIT–2 Syllabus

• Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Capitalism.
• Fascist Ideology and its global implications.
• World Wars and boundary settlements after the First and the Second World Wars.
• Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and concept of Modernity.

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–I : SUB UNIT–2 PYQ

Based on the syllabus for UNIT–I, SUB UNIT–2 (World History, covering Industrial Revolution, Capitalism, Fascism, World Wars, Decolonization, Socialism, and Globalization), here are the 14 questions, arranged chronologically starting with 2025, with their original question numbers from the respective examination papers included in brackets {}.

1. Examine critically the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the cultural and intellectual life of Europe. (Q. 2, 2025)
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1. Give an account of the various international crises during 1904-1914 A.D., which led to the first world war. (Q. 12, 2024)
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1. Define the concept of ‘Decolonization. Also, highlight the major reasons for decolonization. (Q. 16, 2023)
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1. Write a critical note on the concept of “Socialism”. Also, discuss its salient features. (Q. 16, 2021)
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1. Examine critically the boundary settlements after the First World War. (Q. 16, 2020)
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1. Write a critical note on the rise and growth of capitalism in Europe. (Q. 16, 2019)
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1. Define the term ‘Industrial Revolution. Discuss critically the socioeconomic impacts of Industrial Revolution in Europe. (Q. 16, 2018)
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1. What do you mean by the terms ‘Parestroika’ and ‘Glasnost’? (Q. 3, 2017)
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2. Discuss Mussolini’s policy towards Abyssinia and Spain. (Q. 4, 2017)
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3. “Industrial Revolution was the major cause for the emergence of imperialism.” Comment. (Q. 16, 2017)
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1. How has the Treaty of Versailles (1919) changed the boundaries of countries? (Q. 3, 2016)
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2. What changes have taken place in socialism after the Second World War? (Q. 4, 2016)
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3. Examine critically the features of Decolonization. (Q. 17, 2016)
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4. Discuss the concept of globalization and its impact on Indian society. (Q. 21, 2016)
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