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OPTIMA (Mains) 2020 – Day 4

  • December 4, 2020
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OPTIMA (Mains) 2020

30 Days Revision and Writing Plan

DAY 4

 Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization in the country. History of the World: Events, forms and effect on the society from 18th century like world wars, industrial revolution, colonization, redrawal of national boundaries, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.

Total Marks 125 marks

Time allotted: 1:30 minutes (90 minutes)

1. Taking examples from the past analyze how pandemics have changed the world. (10 marks )

2. The aftermath of World War II was the beginning of a new era for all countries involved. Discuss.(10 marks)

3. Do you think that corona pandemic has exposed the limits of capitalism? In this light critically examine capitalist economic system. Is socialism making a comeback. (10 marks ) [Reference: Indian Express]

4. a) The League’s failure to prevent the outbreak of World War II in 1939 did not destroy the belief in the need for a universal organization. Discuss. (5marks)

    b) Analyze the difference between League of nation and United Nation. (10 marks)

5. Treaty of Versailles of 1919 sown the seeds of the Second World War. Comment. (10 marks )

6. Cold war was about conflict of ideas rather than actual conflict of nation. (10 marks )

7. Nationalism aligned with imperialism led Europe to the disaster of WW I 1914. (10 marks )

8. Why Banks were nationalized? It is argued that Bank Nationalization did more harm than good. Do you agree with this opinion? Write a critical note on Bank Nationalization. (10 marks) [Reference: India Today, Live Mint]

9. Present form of capitalism leading to capital accumulation by few has been facing various political challenges. It needs to reinvent itself to see off its various challenges. Comment. (10 marks )

10. Appeasement is justified in several ways but it can still be blamed for the Second World War”. Comment. (10 marks )

11. ‘Extreme nationalism of fascist variety has various faces in various countries, but it has everywhere in common characteristics.’ Comment. (10 marks )

12. Discuss the background in which Nehru-Liaquat Pact was signed. Analyze the salient features of the Act. (10 marks) [Reference: Indian Express]

OPTIMA (Mains) 2020
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