INSIGHTSIAS IA SIMPLIFYING IAS EXAM PREPARATION INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS MAINS 2021 GS - I JANUARY 2021 www.insightsactivelearn.com | www.insightsonindia.com INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips Page 2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightsonindia INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS Table of Contents Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. ................................................................................................................................. 10 Ancient Indian sculptural art is highly rich in its traditions. Trace the development ancient Indian sculpture that go back to the Indus Valley civilisation. (250 words) ........................................... 10 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. ........................................................................................................... 13 Out of all the major European powers that came to India, the British were able to establish a long-lasting pan Indian Empire. Examine the factors responsible for it. (250 words) ................. 13 The rise of Indian Nationalism was a reaction against the despotic, discriminatory and devious policies and nature of the British rule. Critically Analyze. (250 words) ....................................... 15 The formation of Indian National Congress as a pan-Indian organization was the culmination of process of political awakening that was witnessed in India in the nineteenth century. Elucidate. (250 words) ................................................................................................................................. 17 Discuss about the nature of moderate phase of Indian National Congress. Do you think their great faith in the British sense of justice and fair play was their major drawback? (250 words). 19 The biggest contribution of moderates was not in making the Economic Critique of colonialism a potent weapon amongst nationalists but in laying solid foundations on which Indian National Movement could be built upon and flourish. Comment. (250 words)......................................... 21 Compare and Contrast the moderate and the extremist phase of the Indian National Congress. State the reasons for the rise of extremists in Indian National Congress. (250 words) ............... 23 “Our nation is like a tree of which the original trunk is swarajya and the branches are swadeshi and boycott.” Comment with regards to swadeshi movement. (250 words) .............................. 26 The moderates were like shields and extremists like swords. Without being together, the moderates seemed toothless and extremists appeared too vulnerable to repression. Congress collapse at Surat was a great triumph for the colonial rulers. Discuss. (250 words).................... 29 The ‘reforms’ of 1909, institutionalized communalism in India. Critically Analyze The Indian Councils Act of 1909. (250 words) ............................................................................................... 31 There were certainly some limitations in the Home Rule Movement but nevertheless it did have a concrete and profound impact on the national movement and changing the mood of the country. Analyze. (250 words) .................................................................................................... 34 What was the response of Indian nationalists to World War-I? Did the national movement enter a stage of passivity during it? Examine. (250 words)................................................................... 37 The revolutionary national movement in Bengal was distinct but its impact was profound like the rest of India. Comment. (250 words) .................................................................................... 39 Account for the rise of socialism and its popularity among the Indian nationalists in 1920’s and 1930’s. What different dimensions were added to the national movement after it? (250 words) .................................................................................................................................................... 40 The ultimate object of the reform movements as a whole, was the attainment of social happiness, the well-being of the people and national progress. Comment. (250 words)............ 43 Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips Page 3 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightsonindia INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS From the second half of nineteenth century, it was not only a struggle between the colonial power and the Indian states but also there was struggle among the Indian powers themselves to establish political supremacy. Examine. (250 words) .................................................................. 45 The third and the final round of the Anglo-French struggle proved decisive. The French political cause in India was doomed for good. Analyze the causes for the Failure of the French in India. (250 words) ................................................................................................................................. 47 Compare and Contrast the Permanent Settlement with Mahalwari Settlement introduced by the British. What was the impact of the new forms of land revenue settlements on Indian Agriculture? (250 words)............................................................................................................. 49 As Governor-General, Bentinck had initiated an era of progress and reforms. Were the various reforms of William Bentick successful? Comment. (250 words).................................................. 50 Wellesly further elaborated and perfected the policy of Dupleix to assist regional powers of India and thereby developed Subsidiary Alliance. Comment. (250 words) ................................. 52 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. ........................................................................................................................ 54 The Extremists of today will be Moderates tomorrow, Just as the Moderates of today were Extremists yesterday. Comment with respect to Indian national movement. (250 words) ......... 54 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a man who had already made a name for himself with his leadership of the struggle of Indians in South Africa and by leading the struggles of Indian peasants and workers in Champaran, Ahmedabad and Kheda, was now ready to take up the mantle of India’s National Movement. Comment. (250 words) .................................................. 55 Jallianwala Bagh massacre epitomizes the brutality and oppressive nature of British Rule in India. Discuss. What were the outcomes of Jallianawala Bagh incident on the Indian National movement? (250 words) ............................................................................................................. 59 Explain the nature of non-cooperation movement which was observed across India. Why the non-cooperation was called off and what were its impact? (250 words) .................................... 62 Do you think Mahatma Gandhi’s support to Khilafat Movement had diluted his secular credentials? Give your argument based on the evaluation of events. (250 words)..................... 67 A peculiar distinction to the politics of the Swarajists was their avowed intention of wrecking the reforms from within councils as well outside it. Elucidate. (250 words) ............................... 69 The appointment of the Simon Commission revived a ‘moribund Indian nationalism’. Critically Analyze. (250 words)................................................................................................................... 71 Foundation of the Congress was the natural culmination of the political work of the previous years. Elucidate. (250 words) ...................................................................................................... 74 Ghadarites fought in vain as they failed to achieve their desired objectives and hence Ghadar movement can be classified as a failure. Do you agree with this statement? Critically Analyze. (250 words) ................................................................................................................................. 77 In his quest “to make the deaf hear’’, Bhagat Singh became a legend and hero to millions of Indians. Elaborate upon the vision, methods adopted, nature of politics and the immortal legacy of Bhagat Singh. (250 words) ...................................................................................................... 79 Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips Page 4 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightsonindia INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS What are the contributions of revolutionary nationalists to the Indian national movement? Analyze the reasons for the decline of revolutionary nationalist movement in 1930’s. (250 words) ........................................................................................................................................