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UPSC CSE Prelims World History Flashcards

Master 65 world history concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

Industrial Revolution & Enlightenment

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Identify the geographical and industrial origins of the first Industrial Revolution:

The Industrial Revolution began in during the mid-18th century, and the industry was the first to be mechanized.

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Which pivotal 1769 innovation by James Watt broke the reliance on water power and fundamentally transformed both manufacturing and transport?

American & French Revolutions

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Consider the following statements regarding the American Revolution (1775-83):

  1. It was heavily driven by the colonial grievance summarized as 'No taxation without representation.'
  2. It resulted in the overthrow of the absolute monarchy in Britain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Identify the key author and core philosophy of the US Declaration of Independence:

The 1776 Declaration of Independence was primarily drafted by and was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment concept of .

Russian & Chinese Revolutions

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Consider the following statements regarding the February Revolution of 1917 in Russia:

  1. It resulted in the immediate establishment of a socialist state under the Bolsheviks.
  2. It led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the formation of a Provisional Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Complete the statement about the 1917 Russian Revolutions:

While the February Revolution established a , the October Revolution was led by the under Vladimir Lenin, resulting in the creation of the world's first state.

World War I & II — Causes, Outcomes & India's Role

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What four-letter acronym represents the long-term underlying causes of World War I, and whose assassination served as the immediate trigger in 1914?

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Identify the major powers in the opposing alliances of World War I.

The Triple Entente consisted of Britain, France, and , fighting against the Central Powers which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the .

Decolonization in Asia & Africa

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Consider the following statements regarding the wave of decolonization post-World War II:

  1. The economic and military exhaustion of European empires accelerated the process.
  2. The newly established United Nations actively discouraged nationalist movements in Asia and Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Complete the following passage regarding Indonesian Independence:

In 1945, declared Indonesia's independence, initiating an armed and diplomatic struggle against the colonial rulers, who finally recognized Indonesian sovereignty in .

Cold War, UN Formation & Post-War Order

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Consider the following statements regarding the formation of the United Nations:

  1. The UN Charter was signed in 1945 at the San Francisco Conference.
  2. The UN was established to replace the League of Nations.
  3. India was not among the 51 founding members of the UN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Complete the passage regarding the United Nations Security Council (UNSC):

The UNSC consists of 15 members, including five permanent members (P5) who hold power. The primary mechanism of the UNSC to maintain international peace is , meaning an attack on one is an attack on all.

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