Welcome to History Portion

Welcome to History Portion

What this lecture will cover? How to Approach History section Syllabus Sources Analysis of 2014 paper Discussion of some previous year questions How to write effective answers which will fetch you Mark$$$ (Lots of Mark$$$)

Syllabus Prelims History of India and Indian National Movement. Mains Modern Indian History Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Post-Independence History Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. World History History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization Political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.

Analysis of 2014 prelims paper One of the 4 traditional pillars of prelims paper Polity, Geography, History, Economics Weightage decreased from around 20 questions earlier to now 5-6 questions; Importance of Culture portion has increased Section 2013 2014 2015 Modern Indian History 5 5 8 Mostly easy questions which could be answered accurately after multiple readings of Modern History syllabus

2015 Prelims Question The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined (a) The separation of power between judiciary and the legislature (b) The jurisdiction of Central and State governments (c) The powers of Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy (d) None of the Above

2015 Prelims Question Which of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of Extremists and Moderates? (a) Swadeshi Movement (b) Quit India Movement (c) Non-Cooperation Movement (d) Civil Disobedience Movement

2014 Prelims Question The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to (a) solve the problem of minorities in India (b) give effect to the Independence Bill (c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan (d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal

2013 Prelims Question The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for (a) The reduction in the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third (b) The grant of ownership of the land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land (c) The uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom (d) Writing off all peasant debts

Analysis of 2014 Mains Paper No 5 marker questions; All 10 marker questions Word limit reduced to 150 words from 200 Section 2013 2014 Modern Indian History 30 30 World History 40 30 Post-Independence Indian History 50 - Most History questions relatively easy compared to 2013. Ex Naval Mutiny, British Policy etc easier compared to role of foreigners in Indian struggle, women in freedom struggle asked in 2013; Inter-linked questions Influence of Lenin s policy on Post-independence India Major political, economic etc events which motivated freedom struggle

2014 Mains Questions Question. In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India? Question. What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India? Question. The New Economic Policy 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate Question. Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from the mid-eighteenth century till independence Question. What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain s self-image as a world power?

Question. In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India?

Answer: 1 st part What was RIN mutiny Trials of INA in early 1945; protests by people especially of Calcutta, against these trials Protest against 7 year sentence to INA officer Rashid Ali in Calcutta In 1946, strike in Bombay by ratings of RIN (HMS Talwar) against general conditions (pay, food, racial discrimination, INA trials) Rebellious ratings hoisted the tricolor, crescent and the hammer and sickle flags. Other ratings also soon joined Similar strike in Poona, Calcutta, Karachi, Cochin, Vishakhapatnam 2 nd part Final nail Army was backbone of British rule Navy was essential to ward of other European powers and to protect its supply lines Sikhs had in 1919 sided with the freedom struggle Industrialists and some princely groups also supported the freedom struggle Hence, RIN mutiny was the final nail in the coffin of British rule in India Conclusion Hence, RIN effectively eroded the last pillar of British rule in India

Sources

Sources Ancient and Medieval History Old NCERTs (Class XI - RS Sharma and Satish Chandra) Modern India Old XII NCERT (Bipin Chandra); Spectrum Modern India; Bipin Chandra (India before independence); From Plassey to Partition : A History of Modern India by Sekhar Bandyopadhyay World History Class IX - Ch 6,7,8 (Old NCERT), Class X Ch 9 (Story of Civilization); Arjun dev (Orient Blackswan); Norman Lowe (Mastering World History); NCERT XII Contemporary World Politics Post-Independence Bipin Chandra (India after Independence); India after Gandhi (Ramchandra Guha); XII NCERT - Politics in India since Independence Internet for any topic not given in above sources

ETHICS

Syllabus This paper will include questions to test the candidates attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections. Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Case Studies on above issues.

Lets Summarize Always keep in mind two things Syllabus Previous year questions Master one source first which covers most of the syllabus Develop understanding of the subject Develop good answer writing skills For World History part, try to develop inter-linkages and compare various events and their consequences For Post-independence Indian history part, keep an eye on current events and also prepare important events from the past like wars, important movements (JP, Chipko etc) Prepare some critical points of every event

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