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. The period leading up to the Civil Disobedience Movement in India, which was a significant campaign of nonviolent resistance against British colonial rule, witnessed several key events that contributed to the growing anti-imperialist sentiment. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To list important events that took place 1927 onwards up to the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with a summary of what happened following the Non-Cooperation Movement up to 1927.
Body:
In first part, write how the British government’s actions (in 1927) proved to be the spark that lit the fire (Civil Disobedience Movement).
Proceed to write how a new wave of youth embraced the idea of becoming freedom fighters, were influenced by socialism. Do not forget to mention the Nehru report, the reaction of youth to this report, Jinnah’s 14 points, Delhi manifesto etc.
Conclusion:
Write that the ignorance by the British government of Gandhi’s 11 point-demand triggered the start of the civil disobedience movement.
