Mains Marathon 2016 – GS Test -1

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking the links below ( 200 words each  / 1 Hour Duration)

1) Was capitalism a cause or effect of the Industrial Revolution? What factors led to the rise of Capitalism?

2) Before World War 1, Europe could manage it’s colonial issues successfully, but could not manage the European issues. Critically Analyse.

3) What was New Imperialism? How was it different from the earlier version? Discuss the factors that that led to its development.

4) The most significant aspect of 1848 revolutions was the emergence of a new political force in Europe. Discuss. 

5) The biggest challenge to laissez faire  came from the idea of socialism. How far were socialist movements successful in its objectives?

6) The French Revolution became the classic example of a revolution which people of many nations tried to emulate. What were the biggest achievements of the French Revolution?

7) Imperialism sparked various rebellions in China, India and Japan. How was the Meiji restoration different from the Boxer rebellion of China and the Revolt of 1857 in India?