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UPSC World history PYQ with Answers

8 solved World history questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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Questions: 8
Years covered: 2016–2025
Exam years: 7
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UPSC World history PYQ with Answers

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Q1 2025 Mains GS1

The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the contemporary world. Explain. (Answer in 250 words)

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The French Revolution transformed ideas of sovereignty, citizenship and rights. Its legacy remains relevant because modern democracies continue to negotiate equality, liberty, popular power and violence.…

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Q2 2024 Mains GS1

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction The First World War reflected a breakdown of European equilibrium, but its causes also included nationalism, imperial rivalry, militarism and a fatal alliance system.…

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