CGPSC MAINS 2014 Paper-3

Points to Remember: Key events leading up to the INA trials. The main charges against the INA officers and soldiers. The legal arguments used by the defense and prosecution. The role of public opinion and the Indian National Army (INA) trials. The impact of the trials on the Indian independence movement. The eventual outcome and … Read more

Points to Remember: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s multifaceted personality: revolutionary, charismatic leader, strategist, and administrator. His ideological evolution and commitment to Indian independence. His complex relationship with the Indian National Congress and Mahatma Gandhi. His controversial wartime alliances and legacy. The enduring mystery surrounding his death. Introduction: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remains one of the … Read more

Points to Remember: The Indian National Army (INA) and its impact on India’s independence movement. The role of Subhas Chandra Bose and other key figures. The military and political aspects of the INA’s activities. The legacy and controversies surrounding the INA. The INA’s impact on the Indian psyche and the post-independence narrative. Introduction: The Indian … Read more

Points to Remember: The Act of 1858, officially the Government of India Act 1858, marked a significant shift in the governance of India following the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Key changes included the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown and the establishment of the Secretary of State for India. … Read more

Points to Remember: Key features of the Indian Councils Act of 1909 (also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms). Expansion of legislative councils. Introduction of separate electorates for Muslims. Limited impact on overall governance. Introduction: The Indian Councils Act of 1909, passed during the viceroyalty of Lord Minto and the secretaryship of state for India, John … Read more

Points to Remember: Key features of the Government of India Act, 1919 (also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms). Dyarchy system and its implementation. Criticisms and limitations of the Act. Significance and legacy of the Act. Introduction: The Government of India Act, 1919, represented a significant, albeit limited, step towards self-governance in British India. Enacted following … Read more

Points to Remember: Key features of the Government of India Act, 1935. Federal structure and its limitations. Provincial autonomy and its impact. Separate electorates and their consequences. The Act’s legacy and its contribution to India’s independence. Introduction: The Government of India Act, 1935, was the longest and most detailed piece of legislation ever enacted by … Read more

This question requires a factual and analytical approach. The keywords are “contribution,” “Indian freedom struggle,” and the implied keyword “various actors.” The answer will need to identify key players or groups and analyze their specific contributions to the struggle for Indian independence. Points to Remember: Identify key individuals and groups. Analyze their methods and strategies. … Read more

This question requires a factual and analytical approach. The keywords are “importance,” “Acts,” and “Constitutional development of India.” The answer will need to identify key legislation and analyze their contribution to India’s constitutional framework. Points to Remember: Key Acts’ impact on fundamental rights, federalism, and governance. Evolution of legislative powers and judicial review. Social and … Read more

Points to Remember: State institutions’ role in policy formulation (legislative, executive, judicial). Non-state institutions’ influence (NGOs, think tanks, media, businesses). Interaction and influence between state and non-state actors. Challenges and opportunities in collaborative policymaking. Importance of transparency and accountability. Introduction: Policy formulation, the process of creating and developing policies, is a complex interplay between state … Read more