World History GS Paper I (World War- II) by Rashid Yasin Sir
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GS-I - Test Date
26-07-2022 07:00 AM - Evaluated
Yes
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48 Hrs. Answer Writing, Copy Evaluation and Marks Improvement Cycle
- Step 1 (Answer Writing): Questions will be uploaded on the portal on the scheduled date at 7:00 AM. You have to write your answers on an A4 size sheet leaving margins on both sides based on the UPSC pattern. Mention your name on the 1st page and page number on each page. After writing the answer, Click pictures of each page of your answer sheet, merge them all in a single PDF and upload in the comment section of the same question. Answers should be uploaded before 7:00 PM on the same day.
- Step 2 In Next 48 Hrs (Copy Evaluation & Discussion): After evaluation, the first 50 copies will be uploaded on the same comment box and will be sent to you. In the evening 8:00 PM marks improvement sessions for the test with respective faculty in a group will be conducted online. So that students can get a wider perspective of the topics. Here you can discuss your evaluated copies also with the faculty.
Instruction:
- Attempt One question out of the given two.
- The test carries 15 marks.
- Write Your answer in 150 words.
- Any page left blank in the answer-book must be crossed out clearly.
- Evaluated Copy will be re-uploaded on the same thread after 2 days of uploading the copy.
- Discussion of the question and one to one answer improvement session of evaluated copies will be conducted through Google Meet with concerned faculty. You will be informed via mail or SMS for the discussion.
Question #1. The marshall plan was an act of pure benevolence. Critically comment.
Question #2. Discuss the relevance of the non aligned movement (NAM) in the post cold war era.
(Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate's grasp of his/her material, its relevance to the subject chosen, and to his/ her ability to think constructively and to present his/her ideas concisely, logically and effectively).
Model Answer
Question #1. The marshall plan was an act of pure benevolence. Critically comment.
The European Recovery Program' also called the Marshall Plan, which offered economic and financial help wherever it was needed, was an economic extension of the Truman Doctrine. The American Secretary said that it was not directed against any country or doctrine but against hunger, poverty, desperation, and chaos.
Although one of the aims of the plan was the economic recovery of Europe, there was more behind it than pure benevolence. Although in theory, aid was available for Eastern Europe, Russians denounced the whole idea as 'Dollar Imperialism. It was a device for gaining control of Western Europe and a tool for interfering in Eastern Europe. Also, an economically recovered Europe would serve as a big market for American goods. Thus, both an ideological war between the Capitalists and Communists and the economic benefits were the drivers for the Marshall Plan.
But nevertheless, the Marshall Plan played an important role in Europe's rapid recovery from impending economic and political disaster after the Second World War.
Question #2. Discuss the relevance of the non aligned movement (NAM) in the post cold war era.
By the end of the Second World War, decolonisation was pursued by the U.S. and United Nations that led to the independence of several countries in Asia and Africa. The newly merged independent countries were termed as the Third World Countries as compared to the Capitalist and Communist Countries. On account of vigorous exploitation of these Afro-Asian countries by the colonial powers, it was felt mandatory to promote socio economic development. Guided by this progressive idea, these newly emerged independent countries decided to maintain principled distance from bloc politics. In other words, they decided to pursue the principle of Non-Alignment.
Some prominent leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru from India, President Sukarno from Indonesia, President Vasser from Egypt and President Tito from Yugoslavia promoted this principle of Non- Alignment. Under the influence of these leaders, the Afro-Asian Conference was convened at Bandung in Indonesia in 1955. During this Conference, a Charter was signed to promote healthy cooperation among all newly emerged independent countries. Based on this Charter, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was established in 1961 during the Conference at Belgrade in Yugoslavia.
The Non-Aligned Movement continued to exist even after the end of Cold War politics in 1991 to promote South-South Cooperation. The basic reason was to ensure economic growth and development through mutual cooperation. This movement emphasised on protection of human rights, women empowerment and child welfare that remain major challenges till the contemporary time.
The NAM continues to exist so as to prevent human and drug trafficking which is prevalent in developing countries.
The member states of NAM emphasize on establishing the "Democratic World order" by democratizing global institutions like the United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
All these initiatives of NAM Member States establish its relevance even in the post Cold war era
Procedure of Answer Writing:
To participate in the answer writing program, Register yourself for the test. Copies will be evaluated only for the registered students. Registration will be closed after the scheduled date.
Answer Writing, Copy Evaluation, and Marks Improvement Cycle:
Step 1 (Theme, Details & Its Topics):
- Every round of Answer writing initiative will be around a theme related to the Subject/Topic.
- Please read the theme and its description, and try to cover the topics given within the theme before writing the answer along with the sources.
Step 2 (Answer Writing):
- Questions will be uploaded on the portal on the scheduled date at 7:00 AM.
- You have to write your answers on an A4 size sheet leaving margins on both sides based on the UPSC pattern.
- Mention your name, email id, location, and phone number on the 1st page in the top right corner and the page number on each page.
- After writing the answers, Click pictures of each page of your answer sheet, merge them all in a single PDF and upload them in the upload section of the same question.
- Kindly submit your written answers before 7:00 PM. Only the first 100 copies will be considered for evaluation. No request for late submission or evaluation will be entertained once the 100 mark is reached.
Note: Answer sheets without the proper guidelines given above will not be accepted for evaluation.
Step 3 (Copy Evaluation): Copies will be evaluated in the next 72 hours of the test date. After evaluation, copies will be uploaded into your account. During the copy evaluation period, doubt clearing and discussion about the theme or topic of the test with respective mentors of the test will be done in the telegram group.
Step 4 (Mentorship): Evaluated copies will be sent to you via mail and also uploaded into your account on the website. After that a mentorship session for the marks improvement with respective faculty will be conducted on the Google Meet, so that students can get a wider perspective of the topics. Here you can discuss your evaluated copies also with the faculty. Top 5 copies of every test will be shared in the telegram group for reference.
Note: Aspirants who have not written the test can also participate in the mentorship session.
For Updates and Mentorship of the session, you will be notified through SMS or Telegram Group.
Note: You have to write your answers on an A4 size sheet leaving margins on both sides based on UPSC pattern. Mention Your Name on 1st page and Page Number on each page. After writing the answer, Click pictures of each page of your answer sheet, merge them all in a single PDF and upload in the Your Answer Copy section of the same question.
Copy submission is closed now for this test.
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