Topic: 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.
1. At the beginning of the 20th century, Chinese nationalism took a more definite shape and centred primarily on two issues – anti-Manchuism and anti-imperialism which became the primary causes of the revolution. Elucidate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Mastering World History by Norman Lowe
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the rise of Chinese nationalism due to anti-imperialist and anti-Manchu sentiment in China.
Directive word:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of Chinese revolution of 1911.
Body:
In the first part, write about the anti-Manchu sentiment prevailing in China against the weak and ineffective rule of the Manchu dynasty.
Next, write about the reactions against the imperial invasion of China and the exploitation that followed there.
Next, write about how the above culminated in the Chinese revolution of 1911.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
