Synergy Test Series Mains 2014

ganesh98

@ganesh98 I think both are same because they used the subsidiary system as a means towards expansion of territory as the ends. What others says ?

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civil_dexter

@ganesh98 @thor Thanks a lot for your views. Please do it for other questions also
and for the 4th questions which was as follows
Q. 4 It will be fallacious to argue that Jinah did not led, but was led by Muslim consensus. Critically elucidate. (200 Words) – 10 Marks

Please give your opinion on the above questions as i couldn't know what to write in this question.

albela_cute

Please post the Vision IAS GS Test (404) conducted on Sep 14. Thanks

bhaz

Q. 5 “Indian capitalist’s commitment to nationalism was not certainly above business interests and support for Congress was strictly conditional”. Comment (200 Words) – 10 Marks

A. Although the capitalists wanted to ensure their business interest during the national movement but their approach towards anti-imperialism was kind of complex.
The capitalists had feared that mass civil disobedience, especially if it was prolonged, could lead to the radicalization of the masses and instead of just putting pressure against imperialism it could begin to threaten capitalism itself.
The dependence on the colonial government for immediate needs, combined with the fact that mass agitation disrupted normal business, led the capitalists to shy away from any kind of mass action under the aegis of the Indian National Congress.
However the capitalists did not respond to the growing threat of the left in Indian by allying themselves with imperialism. For example, in 1928, they refused to support the colonial government in passing the Public Safety Bill which was intended to contain the communists, on the ground that such a bill would result in an attack on the national government.
Instead of abandoning the side of nationalism, the capitalists evolved a complex strategy to combat the left in the nationalist stream. As a part of their strategy, they gave support to the right wing of the national government, and did extensive political and ideological propaganda, arguing for rapid economic growth, equitable distribution, partial nationalism, land reforms, and scheme for worker’s welfare.
Thus we can conclude that there was certain trade and commerce interest involved while dealing with national movement but the course of actions taken by capitalist was not pro-imperialist rather by supporting right wing element in the Congress which was conditional to combat the rise of communist’s tendencies in the national movement.

Good answer. Could have used some more examples

PFA my answer for same question

Feedback and suggestions welcome(Please excuse my hand writing :P )

civil_dexter

@bhaz Yes I Could have mention some more examples of capitalist contribution towards national movement as you have done in your answer. But I avoided to make it more general. May be adding more example will be good as this will provide more substance to your answer. :>
BTW did you get the 2nd paper of Synergy GS Mains Test series.if yes then please upload it here.

observer

test2 bada zalim paper tha . #-o

naujawan

test2 bada zalim paper tha . #-o

bhai , can you post some questions which will help us all ?

Zack_de_la_Rocha

test2 bada zalim paper tha . #-o

bhai , can you post some questions which will help us all ?

+1

observer

test2 bada zalim paper tha . #-o

bhai , can you post some questions which will help us all ?

+1

Guys dont have the question paper. I will try to type the themes of the questions I remember.

World Hist/ post independence / culture

1)1st world war war to end all wars.
2)Bismark military and diplomatic strategies and its analysis before and after unification.
3)Enlightened despotism in 18th century.
4)Cold war causes and events bw 1945-53.
5)March of Rome as an inspiration for other fascist forces.
6)Shimla Agreement conditions and main provisions.
7)Martial arts part of India's ancient culture.
8)Panchang and its significance (5) + Dying art of Puppetry. Reasons/Measures etc (5)
9)5 bhakti acharyas and their contributions.
10)5 two markers on festivals like holla mohalla, deep diwali, Sindhu darshan etc (others cant recall)

Society

11)Impact of globalization of women empowerment. Critically examine.
12)Juvenile Delinquency What? and causes, measures.
13)Alcoholism as a social problem. Recent Kerala govt decision and its relevance.
14)Poverty and unemployment as root cause of many social problem.explain.
15)Urbanization causes. Also consequences in brief.
16)Measures for creating sustainable cities.
17)What is Glocalisation. Is it market driven strategy or cultural integration?
18)Demographic dividend question What and how to make use. straightforward.

Geography

19)India different natural resources. Distribution of Petroleum in the Indian subcontinent and its contribution.
20)Coral reefs conditions for formation and types (5), Cyclone in Bay of Bengal > Arabian sea. why. (5)
21)Deserts in western side of continent. Why.
22)Western disturbances what? Also effect on climate and agriculture in India.
23)Retreating monsoon why strong in the south compared to north. (marks cant recall).
24)Bringing Green revolution in the east.How?

1 or 1.5 question not able to recall in geography.

Assessment: Found it very challenging . Expecting around 80. Last time got 105+ .

Best of Luck to all !

woman

@observer 105+ means you were in top 10. Great. How long have you been preparing and what was your score last year in UPSC?