UPSC Mains PYQs | Subjectwise | 2013 – Present
This page provides a comprehensive subject-wise compilation of all UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from 2013 to 2023.
PYQs are a crucial resource in UPSC preparation and should always be prioritized. Both toppers and mentors emphasize that no book or coaching material can offer better clarity on the core focus areas than the actual questions asked by UPSC.
Consistent practice of PYQs not only sharpens your understanding of the syllabus but also helps in mastering answer writing as per the exam’s
World History Previous Year Questions (PYQs)| UPSC Mains Examination
Q.1) Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2023]
Q.2)”There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2021]
Q.3) Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French Revolutions.[250 Words] [15 Marks] [2019]
Q.4) Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2018]
Q.5) What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula? [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2017]
Q.6) The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]
Q.7) Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present times? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]
Q.8) To what extend can Germany be held responsible for causing the two World Wars? Discuss critically. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]
Q.9) 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? [150 Words][10 Marks] [2014]
Q.10) The New Economic Policy–1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2014]
Q.11) “Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain factors that were markedly different from what west had experience. [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Q.12) Africa was chopped into states artificially created by accident of European competition. [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Q.13) American Revolution was an economic revolt against mercantilism. Substantiate. [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Q.14) What policy instruments were deployed to contain the great economic depression? [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
