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.
2. The Second World War was caused by several interconnected factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write in detail the factors that caused the Second World War
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, Mention the causes of world war-II – Harsh conditions imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I, Rise of totalitarian regimes with aggressive foreign policies (Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito), Policy of appeasement by Western democracies and Failure of the League of Nations etc.
Next, write about its impact.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
