UPSC Mains World History PYQs, 2016-2026
8 World History questions from GS Paper 1, 2016-2026: revolutions, world wars, colonisation and decolonisation. Newest year first, from the official UPSC papers. Practise them and get your answers checked with UPSC Mains answer evaluation.
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2025
- 13
The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain.
250 words · 15 marks
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2024
- 12
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
250 words · 15 marks
- 13
How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
250 words · 15 marks
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2023
- 3
Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.
150 words · 10 marks
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2021
- 13
"There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars." Evaluate the statement.
250 words · 15 marks
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2019
- 13
Explain how the foundations of the modern world were, laid by the American and French Revolutions.
250 words · 15 marks
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2017
- 4
What problems were germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula?
150 words · 10 marks
World History questions in GS Paper 1 2016
- 7
The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.
200 words · 12½ marks
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