History Optional Paper-II Section A by Rashid Yasin
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Optional - Test Date
09-06-2022 07:00 AM - Evaluated
Yes
To participate in 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.
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 both questions
- The test carries 30 marks.
- Write Each 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. "M.K. Gandhi made a gross mistake in championing the extra-territorial issue which cut at the very roots of Indian nationality." Critically examine.
(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. "M.K. Gandhi made a gross mistake in championing the extra-territorial issue which cut at the very roots of Indian nationality." Critically examine.
Mahatma Gandhi launched his first mass movement in the form of Non-Cooperation Movement with three declared objectives:
- To redress the Punjab wrongs.
- To rectify the Khilafat issue.
- To establish Swaraj.
By championing the Khilafat cause, Mahatma Gandhi became the first Indian leader to mix religion with politics.
The khilafat issue was an extra - territorial issue to safeguard the position of the Sultan of Turkey as a spiritual head or Khalifa of the Islamic faith. This issue was purely concerned with one religious community and by addressing such an issue, the secular character of Indian nationality manifested its appeasement towards one religious section.
However, it must be understood that demographically Muslims were the most dominant minority in India who were collectively concerned with the Khilafat issue. M. K. Gandhi realised championing the Khilafat cause to foster a strong Hindu-Muslim unity. Even though the Khilafat issue was an extra - territorial issue, it led to unprecedented Hindu-Muslim unity during the Non-Cooperation Movement and it became the most distinct of the mass movement.
So, it can be safely concluded that championing the Khilafat cause was a deliberate and conscious effort to make the mass movement inclusive in nature rather than affecting the roots of Indian nationality.
Question #2. "The Royal Indian Navy Revolt was seen as an event which marked the end of the British rule almost as finally as Independence Day." Explain.
Ans. British rule, particularly in the first half of the 20th century, was extremely dependent on the allegiance of bureaucracy and military to suppress me unrest during movements like Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement. This key element in sustaining the British rule was deeply affected by Nationalism and the ideals of the Indian National Army after the end World War II.
The RIN (Royal Indian Navy) Mutiny, based on the demands of racial equality and basic rights of naval ratings, exhibited these sentiments. The flags of Congress, Muslim League and Communist Parties were hoisted on British ships stationed at Bombay, Karachi, etc. These naval ratings were supported by the Army and Air Force officials as well who participated in the demonstration in full uniform.
Thus, it became apparent to the British that its ultimate instrument to prolong the British rule was no longer immune to the ideas Nationalism and could not be depended upon to curb the civil unrest in future. This was a big blow to colonial rule in India and sealed the fate of British Dominion over India.
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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