"History
of Modern India" is a very important section for the Civil Services exams.
This book gives better understanding of the stages of development in Modern
India, why certain events happened and analysis of the consequences of such
developments that paves an impact on our society, economy and our political
system.
Index
Chapter 1: How, When
and Where – Discusses about finding out how things were in the past and how
things have changed.
Chapter 2: From Trade
to Territory The Company Establishes Power – Discusses about the downfall
of Mughal emperors and how Britishers have established their power in India.
UPSC 2017: In
the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
(a) Division of the
central legislature into two houses.
(b) Introduction of double
government i.e., Central and State governments.
(c) Having two sets of
rulers; one in London and another in Delhi
(d) Division of the subjects
delegated to the provinces into two categories.
Ans: d
Chapter 3: Ruling the
Countryside – Discusses how Bengal was governed and different revenue
settlement systems established by Cornwallis and Munro.
UPSC
2012: With reference to
Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements :
1. The rent
was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The Government gave
Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed
and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the
statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Ans: c
Chapter 4: Tribals,
Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age – Discusses about the tribal society
and how did colonial rule affect tribal lives.
Chapter 5: When
People Rebel 1857 and After – Discusses about 1857 revolt, its causes and
outcomes.
Chapter 6: Weavers,
Iron Smelters and Factory Owners – Discusses about the story of the crafts
and industries of India during British rule by focusing on two industries,
namely, textiles and iron and steel.
Chapter 7: Civilising
the “Native”, Educating the Nation – Discusses about what implications
Britishers had for the lives of students through the changes in the education
system.
UPSC 2018: Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are
true ?
1. Grants-in-Aid
system was introduced.
2. Establishment of
universities was recommended.
3. English as a medium of
instruction at all levels of education was recommended.
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: a
Chapter 8: Women, Caste
and Reform – Discusses about the status of women in the society during that
time and steps taken by different social reformers for their upliftment.
UPSC 2012:
Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
1. It opposed
idolatry.
2. It denied the need for a
priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the
doctrine that the Vedas are infallible,
Select the
correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: b
Chapter 9: The Making
of the National Movement: 1870s--1947 – Discusses the chronology of events
in making of the national movement from 1880s to 1947 and role of different
freedom fighters in achieving the goals of independence.
UPSC
2011: Which one of the following
observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
(a) It was a
non-violent movement.
(b) It was led by Mahatma
Gandhi
(c) It was a spontaneous
movement
(d) It did not attract the
labour class in general.
Ans: d
Chapter 10: Indian
after Independence – Discusses about the situation of India after
independence, How constitution came into being and How the states were formed
and role of planning in development.