Describe the steps taken by Tipu Sultan to make Mysore a major power (5).

Discuss the policy of pastral modernization followed by the British in India (2)

Describe the developments that led to a war between English and the Nawab of Bengal in 1757. What was the impact of the war?
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What were the basic objectives of land revenue policies introduced by British in India? Describe their main features and their impact on rural economy.

What is meant by concept of Rule of Law. Why is it considered a new concept introduced by the British govt in the existing judicial system of the country.

The weaknesses of the Revolt were deeper. In view of this statement, explain the important causes for failure of revolt of 1857.
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The revolt of 1857 marked the close of an era and the beginning of a new one in the history of British rule in India. Give examples to support the statement.

Mention two important changes in administration after 1858.

How did the British create disunity between the Hindus and Muslims after the revolt of 1857?

What commercial interests did the British have in Burma?

Analyze the causes of repeated famines in India in the 19^th century. (5)
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What were the main issues of women's emancipation, which were raised by reforms in 19^th century?

What was the safety value theory put forward by AO Hume.

Describe the major developments that took place in the struggle for freedom from the time of setting up the Simon commission till the end of 1929

What was the Wood's dispatch? ( 2).

Assess the factors for the growth of communalism and separatist tendencies in Indians.
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Describe the progress of national movement during the course of the Second World War.

What is the significance of Lucknow pact of 1916 ? (2)

Discuss the development of new forces between 1920's and 1930's

What understanding was reached by the Gandhi Irwin Pack between Govt and congress (2)?

State two major differences between the moderates and extremists (2)

On an outline map of India mark the extent of British territories in 1856 (5)

What is contemporary history? Why is it difficult for historian to write about contemporary history.

What is meant by western front in the context of First World War?

Why was the UN set up has it lived upto the expectations of its founders?

What is meant by Negritude movement.?

Discuss the policy of appeasement followed by Britain and France in 1930s. Illustrate with examples
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What were the effeets of the great depression on USA and other countries of Europe. What measure were taken by these countries to recover from the crises?