Swaran Singh Committee and Members

Swaran Singh Committee: Swaran Singh was chairperson of the committee entrusted with the responsibility of studying the Constitution of India in 1976 during the national emergency. Soon after the declaration of the national emergency, Indira Gandhi constituted a committee under the Chairmanship of Sardar Swaran Singh to study the question of amending the constitution in the light of past experiences. Based on its recommendations, the government incorporated several changes to the Constitution including the Preamble, through the Forty-second Amendment of the Constitution of India (passed in 1976 and came into effect on 3 January 1977). He was awarded Padma Vibhushan award - the second highest civil award by the republic of India in 1992. Swarn Singh Committee was having total 12 Members which are following:

1. Swaran Singh - Chairman

2. A.R. Antulay

3. S.S. Ray

4. Rajni Patel

5. HR Gokhale

6. VA Sayed Muhammed

7. VN Gadgil

8. CM Stephen

9. DP Singh

10. Dinesh Goswami

11. Vasanth Sathe

12. BN Banerjee

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Integration of Rajasthan | राजस्थान का एकीकरण

Integration of Rajasthan ( In Hindi: राजस्थान का एकीकरण): स्वतंत्रता से पूर्व राजस्थान में 19 देसी रियासतें, 3 ठिकाने ( नीमराणा , कुशल्गढ़ और लावा ) व एक केन्द्रशासित प्रदेश अजमेर-मेरवाड़ा था | राजस्थान राज्य का निर्माण एवं एकीकरण सात चरणों में हुआ है। भारत सरकार के तत्कालीन देशी रियासत और गृह मंत्री सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल और उनके सचिव वी. पी. मेनन की भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण थी। इनकी सूझबूझ से ही राजस्थान के वर्तमान स्वरुप का निर्माण हो सका। राजस्थान के एकीकरण के साथ चरण निम्नलिखित हैं।

1. पहला चरण ('मत्स्य यूनियन') 18 मार्च 1948:  सबसे पहले अलवर, भरतपुर, धौलपुर, व करौली नामक देशी रियासतों का विलय कर तत्कालीन भारत सरकार ने 1  1948 मे अपने विशेषाधिकार का इस्तेमाल कर 'मत्स्य यूनियन' के नाम से पहला संघ बनाया। 18 मार्च 1948 को मत्स्य संघ का उद़घाटन हुआ और धौलपुर के तत्कालीन महाराजा उदयभानसिंह को राजप्रमुख, महाराजा करोली को उपराज प्रमुख और अलवर प्रजामंडल के प्रमुख नेता श्री शोभाराम कुमावत को मत्स्य संघ का प्रधानमंत्री बनाया गया।  इसकी राजधानी अलवर रखी गयी थी।
2. दूसरा चरण ('राजस्थान संघ') 25 मार्च 1948: राजस्थान के एकीकरण का दूसरा चरण 25  मार्च 1948 को स्वतंत्र देशी रियासतों कोटा, बूंदी, झालावाड, टौंक, डूंगरपुर, बांसवाडा, प्रतापगढ, किशनगढ और शाहपुरा को मिलाकर बने 'राजस्थान संघ' के बाद पूरा हुआ। 
3. तीसरा चरण ('संयुक्त राजस्थान')18 अप्रैल 1948: राजस्थान संघ में उदयपुर रियासत का विलय कर 'संयुक्त राजस्थान' का निर्माण हुआ | पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू द्वारा इसका उद्घाटन किया गया | महाराणा मेवाड –भूपालसिंह राजप्रमुख व् माणिक्यलाल वर्मा प्रधानमंत्री बने | उदयपुर को इस नए राज्य की राजधानी बनाया गया|
4. चौथा चरण ('वृहत राजस्थान'') 30 मार्च 1949: 30 मार्च, 1949 में जोधपुर, जयपुर, जैसलमेर और बीकानेर रियासतों का विलय होकर 'वृहत्तर राजस्थान संघ' बना था। यही राजस्थान की स्थापना का दिन माना जाता है। देशी रियासतों जोधपुर, जयपुर, जैसलमेर और बीकानेर का विलय करवाकर तत्कालीन भारत सरकार ने 30  मार्च 1949 को वृहत्तर राजस्थान संघ का निर्माण किया, जिसका उदघाटन भारत सरकार के तत्कालीन रियासती और गृह मंत्री सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल ने किया।
5. पांचवा चरण ('वृहत संयुक्त राजस्थान') 15 अप्रैल 1949: 15 अप्रेल 1949 को भारत सरकार ने शंकरराव देव समिति की सिफारिश को ध्यान में रखते हुए मत्स्य संघ को वृहत राजस्थान में मिला दिया | भारत सरकार ने 18 मार्च 1948 को जब मत्स्य संघ बनाया था तभी विलय पत्र में लिख दिया गया था कि बाद में इस संघ का राजस्थान में विलय कर दिया जाएगा। इस कारण भी यह चरण औपचारिकता मात्र माना गया।  
6. छठा चरण 'राजस्थान संघ' 26 जनवरी 1950:  भारत का संविधान लागू होने के दिन 26 जनवरी 1950 को सिरोही रियासत का भी विलय ग्रेटर राजस्थान में कर दिया गया। इस विलय को भी औपचारिकता माना जाता है क्योंकि यहां भी भारत सरकार का नियंत्रण पहले से ही था। दरअसल जब राजस्थान के एकीकरण की प्रक्रिया चल रही थी, तब सिरोही रियासत के शासक नाबालिग थे।  26 जनवरी,1950 को भारत के संविधान लागु होने पर राजपुताना के इस भू-भाग को विधिवत ‘राजस्थान’ नाम दिया गया |
7. सांतवा चरण ('वर्तमान राजस्थान') 1 नवंबर 1956: राज्य पुनर्गठन आयोग (श्री फजल अली की अध्यक्षता में गठित) की सिफारिशों के अनुसार सिरोही की आबू व् दिलवाडा तहसीलें, मध्यप्रदेश के मंदसोर जिले की मानपुरा तहसील का सुनेर टप्पा व अजमेर –मेरवाडा क्षेत्र राजस्थान में मिला दिया गया तथा राज्य के झालावाड जिले का सिरोंज क्षेत्र मध्यप्रदेश में मिला दिया गया |इस प्रकार विभिन्न चरणों से गुजरते हुए राजस्थान निर्माण की प्रक्रिया 1 नवम्बर, 1956 को पूर्ण हुई और इसी के साथ आज से राजस्थान का निर्माण या एकीकरण पूरा हुआ। 

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Blue Pottery

Blue Pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur, though it is Turko-Persian in origin. The name 'blue pottery' comes from the eye-catching blue dye used to color the pottery. Jaipur blue pottery, made out of a similar frit material to Egyptian faience, is glazed and low-fired. No clay is used: the 'dough' for the pottery is prepared by mixing quartz stone powder, powdered glass, Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth), borax, gum and water. Another source cites Katira Gond powder (a gum), and saaji (soda bicarbonate) as ingredients.

The range of items is primarily decorative, such as ashtrays, vases, coasters, small bowls and boxes for trinkets. The colour palette is restricted to blue derived from the cobalt oxide, green from the copper oxide and white, though other non-conventional colours, such as yellow and brown are sometimes included. The use of blue glaze on pottery made from Multani mitti, or Fuller’s earth,[dubious – discuss] is an imported technique, first developed by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative arts. This technique travelled south to India with early Muslim potentates in the 14th century. During its infancy, it was used to make tiles to decorate mosques, tombs and palaces in Central Asia.

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Bhakti Movement in Rajasthan

Bhakti movement in Rajasthan: Bhakti movement in Medieval India is responsible for the many rites and rituals associated with the worship of God by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs of Indian subcontinent. Bhakti movement originated in ancient Tamil Nadu in 12th Century.  Nayanmars and Alvars played major role in Bhakti movement. It began to spread to the north during the late medieval ages when north India was under Islamic rule. The main period of Bhakti Movement in Rajasthan is early 16th Century to late 18th Century.  The Islamic rulers were pressing public to convert religion from Hindu to Islam. The Bhakti movement was counter to the prevalent caste ideology which was dividing Hinduism. So, the Bhakti movement has its own importance to save Hinduism. The movement was spontaneous and the mystics had their own versions of devotional expression which play a major role in Rajasthan.

Main Characteristics of Bhakti Movement:

One chief characteristic of the Bhakti movement can be mentioned as belief in one God. A devotee could worship God by love and devotion. The second characteristic of the Bhakti movement was that there was no need to worship idols or to perform elaborate rituals for seeking his grace. The third feature on which the Bhakti saints laid stress was the equality of all castes. There was no distinction of high or low as far as the devotion to God was concerned. The fourth feature was the emphasis, which these saints laid on Hindu-Muslim unity. According to these saints all men irrespective of their religion are equal in the eyes of God. The saints preached in the language of the common people like Rajasthani, Khadi and other local language. They did not use Sanskrit, which was the language of the cultured few. These saints laid stress on purity of heart and practice of virtues like truth, honesty, kindness, and charity. Some saints regarded God as formless or Nirguna while others consider him as having different forms or Saguna. Most of Bhakti Movement saint in Rajasthan are of Saguna Bhakta.
Important Bhakti Saints of Rajasthan:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Sundar das
3. Meera Bai
4. Bhakhan
5. Wajind
6. Raghavdas
7. Lal Das
8. Charan Das
9. Movaji
10. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti

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Indian National Anthem

Indian National Anthem: "Jana Gana Mana " is the national anthem of India. It was written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It was first sung in Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on 27 December 1911. "Jana Gana Mana" was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the Indian national anthem on 24 January 1950.  A formal rendition of the national anthem takes fifty-two seconds. The original poem written by Rabindranath Tagore was translated into Hindi by Abid Ali.

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Folk Dances of Rajasthan

Folk Dances of Rajasthan: Folk dances in Rajasthan are simple dances, and are performed to express joy. Folk dances of Rajasthan derived from various folk art cultures. Folk dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding, Festivals, Fairs and other auspicious occasions.  The dances are extremely simple with minimum of steps or movement.  Apart from the simple expressions and daring movements that add beauty to the dances, there are the vibrant and colorful costumes adorned by the dancers. The folk dances, found in limitless variations in Rajasthan, punctuate Rajasthan`s barrenness, turning the land into a fertile basin of colour and creativity and are an expression of human emotion as much as the folk music. Each region in Rajasthan has its own dance varieties and these dances stick strictly to their traditional flavors. Here is Complete List of Main Folk Dances of Rajasthan.

Download  Folk Dances of Rajasthan Document in PDF.

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PLGA, CPI (Maoist), Naxalites in India

PLGA, CPI (Maoist), Naxalites in India: Question asked in RAS Mains Examination 2010 under 2 Marks question to write on People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) which is related to Naxalites in India. 

Communist Party of India (Maoist) is an underground political party in India which aims to overthrow the government of India through people's war. It was founded on 21 September 2004, through the merger of the People's War, and the Maoist Communist Center (MCC). Please who want to covers question on CPI(Moist), Naxalites and PLGA can refer Wikipedia and One Online Research paper from one source on Internet will definitely help to gather a view on such questions. 

Download Paper of PLGA, CPI (Maoist), Naxalites in India
Refer Wikipedia for CPI (Maoist) in India

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Rajasthan Ratna Award 2012 Winners

Rajasthan Ratna Award 2012 Winners:  Rajasthan Government on March 30, 2012 had instituted 'Rajasthan Ratna' awards for persons who have made distinguished contributions in the fields of art, culture and literature. The function was attended by governor Margaret Alva, chief minister Ashok Gehlot and minister of art and culture Bina Kak and other dignitaries yesterday in Jaipur. As a token of appreciation this award consisted of 1 lakh rupees, shawl, and certificate of appreciation.

Rajasthan Ratna Award 2012 Winners:

1. Late Komal Kothari (Art)
2. Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat (Rajasthani Sahitya & Cultural Writer)
3. Late Jagjit Singh (Gazal Singer)
4. Vijay Dan Detha (Rajasthani Sahitya / Fiction)
5. VishwaMohan Bhatt (Veena )
6. Allah Jilai Bai (Folk Singer)
7. Kanhaiya Sethiya (Culture )
Let have a Close look on Rajasthan Ratna Award 2012 Winners Contribution:
1. Allah Jilai Bai (1902-1992) was a folk singer who made the songs “Kesariya Baalam” and “Moomal” identical with Rajasthan. In pre-Independence India she used to sing in the court of Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh and was well versed in Maand, Thumri, Khayal and Dadra styles of classical singing.

2. Kanhaiyalal Sethia (1919-2008) hailed from Churu district and made outstanding contributions to Rajasthani literature and culture. His poems gave a peep into rural Rajasthan. 

3. Vijay Dan Detha was short listed for the Nobel Prize in literature for his short stories on Rajasthani life this year. His book “Bataan ri Phulwari”, while his short story “Duvida” inspire the Bollywood movie Paheli.
4. Jagjit Singh(1941-2011) gained recognition across the country as Ghazal singer, songwriter and musician. The government of India awarded him Padma Bhushan in 2003.

5. Laxmi Kumari Chundawat is an author and has been a member of the state assembly from 1962 to 1971 and a Rajya Sabha member from 1972 to 1978. She has also received the Padma Shri award in 1984 for her contribution to Rajasthani literature.
6. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt  won the Grammy award in 1994 for his album ‘A Meeting by the River’ with Ry Cooder. He is also a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1998) and Padma Shri (2002).

7. Komal Kothari (March 4, 1929 – April 20, 2004), commonly known as Komalda, was an Indian folklorist and ethnomusicologist from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. A pioneer in the study of Indian folkore, he is most known for his work on the folklore of Rajasthan and its links to Music of Rajasthan and its instruments. He founded the Rupayan Sansthan in the 1960, with Vijaydan Detha, an institute that documents Rajasthani folklore, arts and music.

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Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Desert National Park is situated in the west Indian state of Rajasthan near the town of Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162 km². The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. Sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. The Desert National Park is a protected sanctuary. The park is considered not only the largest in the state of Rajasthan but among the largest in India. The catchments area of the Desert National Park is around 3100 sq. km. The desert is a harsh place to sustain life and thus most of the fauna and flora live on the edge. Nevertheless this place attracts large hoard of migratory birds due to its close proximity to Bharatpur. The great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird and can be seen in considerably good numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many Eagles, Harriers, Falcons, Buzzards, Kestrel and Vultures. Short- toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laager Falcons and Kestrels are the most common among these. 

The unique topography and vegetation supports a unique wildlife in the Desert National Park, which include Spiny-tail Lizards, Desert Monitors, Sand Fishes, Chameleons and a wide variety of Snakes including the deadly Vipers and Kraits. Other important wild animals in the Desert NaDesert Harestional Park are Chinkaras, Blackbucks, Desert Foxes, Bengal Foxes, Desert Wolves, Desert Cats, Desert Hares, Hedgehogs and Desert Gerbils. However, it's the endangered Great Indian Bustard for which the Desert National Park Jaisalmer in known for. The Desert National Park also supports a rich and unique bird population, including some rare bird species. Among commonly seen birds in the park include the Spotted Sand Grouses, Houbara Bustards, Eagles, Gray Partridges, Isabelline Shrikes, Desert Wheatear Demoiselle Cranes, Stoliczka's Bushchat, Quails, Peafowl Bee-eaters, Larks, Harriers, Falcons, Orioles, Warblers, Babblers, Buzzards, Kestrel and Vultures etc.

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Sachiya Mata Temple Ossian, Jodhpur

Sachiya Mata Temple Ossian, Jodhpur: Ossian Sachiya Mata temple near Jodhpur was originally built in the 8th century. The Sachiya Mata Osiyan Temple in Rajasthan is dedicated to Sachi Mata. Sachi Mata, also known as Indrani, was the consort of the rain-god Indra.

The mother goddess Sachiya is worshipped by Marwadi Maheshwari, Panwar Rajputs/Parmar Rajputs, Lakhesars Kumawat, Oswal, Charans, Jains, Pareeks, and many other castes living in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and North India. This temple was built by the Parmar King Upendre for his Kuldevi in the 9th to 10th century C.E.

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Indian History QUIZ - Questions and Answers

Indian History QUIZ:  Multiple choice questions (MCQs) based on Indian History which are asked in various examinations like RAS, IAS, IES, IRS and SSC conducted by RPSC, UPSC and other state level PSCs. Here is collection of top Frequently asked Questions(FAQs) from Indian History as part of RasExam.com QUIZ TIME.  

Download INDIAN HISTORY QUIZ in PDF Format 
1. The Mehrauli pillar inscription belongs to the period of the ?
A. Mauryas
B. Sungas
C. Kushanas
D. Guptas
Ans: D
2. Moti Masjid in Red Ford, Delhi was constructed by ?
A. Shershah
B. Shahjahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Bahadurshah Zafar
Ans: C
3. Who introduced the principle of Doctrine of Lapse ?
A. Clive
B. Cornwallis
C. Hastings
D. Dalhousie
Ans: D
4. Which one of the following nations was the first to start sea trade with India ?
A. England
B. France
C. Netherland
D. Portugal
Ans: D
5. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling at the time of Alexanders invasion ?
A. Nanda Dynasty
B. Maurya Dynasty
C. Sunga Dynasty
D. Kanva Dynasty
Ans: A

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Answer Key of RAS Pre Exam 2012 released by RPSC Ajmer

Rajasthan Public Service Commission(RPSC), Ajmer declared ANSWER KEY of RAS/RTS PRE Examination 2012 held on 14th June 2012 for all subject for the first time. RPSC Ajmer earlier annouce that this time RPSC will declare the Answer key for all subject before the results for the RAS(Rajasthan Administrative Services) and Allied service Examination 2012. A welcome move by RPSC Ajmer for RAS aspirants candidates. Candidates can visit RPSC Website for Official Answer key released by RPSC Ajmer of 17th August 2012 for all subjects. 

Check RAS PRE 2012 Subjects Official answer Key: 

1. Agriculture  2  Agriculture Engg.  3  Animal Husb. & Vete.Sc.    4. Botany  5.Chemistry  6.Civil Engg.  7.Commerce  8.Crop Husb. with Horticul. 9.Computer Engg.   10.Computer Science  11.Dairy Proc. & Technology  12.Economics  13.Electrical Engg.  14.Electronics & Telec Engg.  15.Geography  16.Geology  17.Indian History  18.Law 19.Mathematics  20..Mechanical Engg. 21.Mining Engg. 22.Philosophy 23.Political Science  24.Psychology  25.Public Administration 26.Statistics 27.Zoology.

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RAS Pre 2012 History Paper, Key, Solution

Rajasthan Public Service Commission(RPSC), Ajmer has conducted RAS Pre Examination on 14th June 2012 which contains two papers:
1. General Knowledge and General Science Paper - Common
2. Optional Paper - HISTORY Paper. 
The Answer Key for RAS Pre 2012 GK,GS Paper is uploaded on www.rasexam.com with explanation, while second paper was Optional Subject Paper-2. Here is Answer Key for RAS Pre 2012 History Paper. 
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 RAS Pre 2012 History Paper, Key, Solution

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List of Major Wars in World

List of Major Wars in World:
Battle of Marathon (490 B.C.): This battle was fought between the Greeks and Persians in 490 B.C. A small Greek Army defeated much larger Persian force.
Battle of Hastings (1066 A.D.): This war was fought between England and Normans in 1066 A.D. King Harold of England was defeated and England came under the Norman control.
‘Hundred Years’ War (1338-1453): It was fought between France and England. The war was brought to an end by the sacrifice of Joan of Arc.
War between Henry VII and Richard (1455-85): It was a civil war fought in 1455-85 between Henry VII and Richard (The Duke of York) both claiming the British throne on Henry VI’s death. Richard was defeated in this war.
Defeat of Spanish Armada (1588): The British fleet defeated Spanish Armada. The British supremacy over the seas was established. Also, it led to renaissance in English life and literature.
Civil War in England (1642-49): It was fought between the Parliament and Charles I of England.
War of Spanish Succession (1702): It was fought between England and France in 1702. The latter were defeated.
Battle of Blenheim (1704): England and Austria defeated the French and Bavarians.
Seven Years War (1756-63): England and Prussia defeated Austria, France, Poland and Russia. It was caused by a revolutionary change in the diplomatic pattern.
American War of Independence (1776-83): It was fought during 1776-1783. In this war, George Washington defeated the English forces and America became independent.
Battle of the Nile (1798): A naval fight between British and French fleet in 1798. The British fleet commanded by Nelson was victorious.
Battle of Trafalgar (1805): The British fleet under Nelson defeated the combined line of French and Spanish fleet.
Battle of Waterloo (1815): The British under Duke of Wellington defeated Napolean. Napolean was captured and exiled to St. Helena where he died in 1821.
Crimean War (1854-56): It was fought during 1854-56 between Russia and the combined forces of England, France and Turkey.
American Civil War (1861-65): This was fought during 1861-65 between the Northern and Southern States of America.
Boer War (1889-1901): This war was fought between British and Dutch forces in 1889-1901 in South Africa.
Sino Japanese War (1894-95): Japan defeated China and occupied Formosa and Korea.
Russo-Japanese War (1904-05): Also known as the Battle of the sea of Japan. The Japanese fleet defeated the Russian fleet. It led to the emergence of the wave of Asian resurgence.
World War I (1914-18): The Allied Powers (Britain, France, U.S.A., Belgium) etc. defeated Germany and her associated powers.
World War II (1939-45): The Allies (Britain, France, U.S.A. and Russia and Benelux countries etc. defeated the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy and Japan).
Battle of El-Alamein (1942): The Allies Victory during the Second World War and retreat of Field Marshal General Rommel’s forces.
Korean War (1950-53): It was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953 A.D.
4th Arab-Israel War (Oct. 1973): An indecisive war led to Geneva Peace Conference on West Asia (Dec. 1973).
China-Vietnam War (Feb. 1979): China invaded Vietnam and overran a large chunk of Vietnamese territory. It however, proclaimed ceasefire in the following month and withdrew its forces.
Falkland War (1983): It was fought between Britain and Argentina.
U.S.-Panama War (1989): It was fought between United States and Panama.
Gulf War (Jan. 17, 1991-Feb. 26, 1991): It was fought between multinational forces led by the U.S.A. and Iraq.
Gulf War-2 (March 20, 2003 to April 2003) - The US led coalition forces launched a full scale attack on Iraq on March 20, 2003. It made use of the latest and the fiercest weaponry to subdue the Iraqi forces. Baghdad fell on April 9, 10 and other cities followed suit. By April 20 the coalition armies were in full control of Iraq. It marked the downfall of President Saddam Hussein.

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RAS / RTS Pre Exam 2007 Solved Paper - Indian History

RAS / RTS Pre Examination 2007 - Solved Question Paper - (Indian History)
1. The Sikh Kingdom of Punjab was annexed by the English East India Company in—(A) 1836
(B) 1839
(C) 1849
(D) 1852
Ans : (C)

2. The Kol Uprising of 1831 started in—(A) Gujarat
(B) Bengal
(C) Rajputana
(D) Chota Nagpur
Ans : (D)

3. Who led the Revolt of the Bareilly troops in 1857 ?(A) Kunwar Singh
(B) Bakht Khan
(C) Azimullah
(D) Maulvi Ahmadullah
Ans : (All the four options of the question are not correct.)
Khan Bahadur Khan, the successor of the former ruler (Nawab) of Rohilkhand, led the Revolt of the Bareilly troops in 1857.

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RAS EXAM Indian History Syllabus

RAS PRE EXAM INDIAN HISTORY SYLLABUS: 
Indian History (Code No. 18)1. Foundations of Indian Culture and Civilization; Indus Civilization. Vedic Culture, Sangam Age.
2. Religious Movements : Buddhism, Jainism, Pauranika Hindusm.
3. The Mauryan Empire.
4. Trade and commerce in the pre-Gupta and Gupta periods.
5. Agrarian structure in the post-Gupta period.
6. Changes in the social structure of ancient India.
7. Political and social conditions of India between 800-1200 A.D.
8. The Delhi Sultanate ; administration and agratrian system.
9. The provincial dynasties; Vijayanagar Empire, society and administration.
10. The Indo-Islamic culture; religious movements of the 15th and 16th centuries.
11. The Mughal Empire (1526-1707); Mughal polity; agrarian system, art, architecture and culture under the Mughals.
12. Beginning of trade with Europe.
13. The Maratha kingdom and confederacy.
14. The decline of the Mughal Empire; the autonomous states with special reference to Bengal, Mysore and Punjab.
15. The East India Company and the Nawabs of Bengal.
16. British economic impact in India.
17. The Revolt of 1857 and other popular movements against the British rule in the 19th century.
18. Social and cultural awakening; the lower castes, trade union and peasant movements.
19.The Freedom struggle.

RAS MAIN EXAM INDIAN HISTORY SYLLABUS:  
HISTORY PAPER-I (Code No. 18)
(Indian History from earliest times to 1757 A.D.) 1. Influence of geographical factors in Indian history, cultural unity in diversity.
2. Indus Valley Civilization; salient features, extent chronology, town planning economic life, religion.
3. Vedic Culture, political, social and religious ideas.
4. Cultural significance of the Epics, Ramayana and Mahabharat; the Sangam Age.
5. Rise of the Janapadas and the growth of the Magadhan empire.
6. Buddhism and Jainism; evolution, main teachings and contributions.
7. Mauryan Empire; political history, administration, Ashoka's Dhamma, contribution to Indian culture.
8. The Imperial Guptas; Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II and Skanda Gupta.
9. Cultural achievement of the Gupta age; religion, philosophy, literature, art, sciences and codification of laws.
10. India's cultural contacts with the outside world; West Asia, Central and South East Asia.
11. The Imperial Kanauj, Harsha and his achievements, tripartite struggle.
12. Cultural contribution of the Chalukyas, Pallavas. Rashtrakutas and Cholas, Chola administration, Sankaracharya.
13. The establishment and expansion of Delhi sultanate; theory of kingship, Khiliji imperialism, economic policy of khiljis and Tughluqs. Mangol menance, nature of Afghan sovereignty;
14. Rajput resistance to the Turks with special reference to Prithvi Raj III, Ratan Singh of Chittor, Hammir of Ranthambhor and Kumbha; cultural achievements of Kumbha.
15. The administrative, social, economic and cultural conditions during the Sultanate period.
16. The Bhakti movement and its social significance; Hindu-Muslim cultural synthesis.
17. Establishment of the Mughal rule : the revival of the Afghans under Sher Shah, expansion and consolidation of the Mughal power (1556-1707).
18. Disintegration of Mughal empire; Mughal-Rajput relations. Deccan and North-West frontier policies, Shivaji and the Maratha Challenges.
19. Religious policy of the Mughals, Mughal administration, land revenue and Mansabdari systems, social and economic conditions, arts and literatures.
HISTORY PAPER-II (Code No. 18)
(Indian History 1757-1950 and Main Currents of Modern World History)
1. Establishment of British rule in Bengal, Peshwas and the emergence of Maratha confederacy, British policy towards the Indian states (1772-1858). Ranjit Singh and British relations with Punjab.
2. Decline of cottage industries; growth of new administrative, revenue and judicial systems.
3. The outbreak of 1857 - its nature, causes and consequences.
4. Role of Christian missionaries in India, the growth of English education and press.
5. Social and religious reform movements of the 19th century; ideas and contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Rai, Dayanand and Vivekanand.
6. Nature of British imperialism; liberal and conservative trends in administration-Ripon and Curzon.
7. Rise of nationalism; birth of Indian National congress, national movement under moderates and extremists.
8. The growth of Muslim League and communalism in Indian politics.
9. Economic drain, railways, causes of industrial and agricultural backwardness.
10. Emergence of Gandhi and mass movements; technique of Satyagraha.
11. Constitutional development; Indian Councils Act of 1909; Govt. of India Acts, 1919 and 1935.
12. August offer, Cripps' Mission, Quit India Movement, Simla Conference, Cabinet Mission Plan, Indian independence, legacy of the British rule.
13. Renaissance; its meaning, nature and impact, Reformation and its impact.
14. Mercantilism and industrial revolution.
15. War of American Independence.
16. French Revolution and its impact; Nepoleon Bonaparte.
17. Growth of Nationalism; unification of Germany and Italy.
18. Growth of colonialism and imperialism.
19. Causes and consequences of the First World War.
20. Ressian Revolution of 1917.
21. Economic depression of 1930.
22. Causes and effects of the Second World War.
23. Modernization of Japan; Communist Revolution in China.
24. Colonial struggles in South-East Asia, Indo-China and Africa; Rise of Arab Nationalism upto Suez Crisis.

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RAS Pre Exam 2010 Answer key for History

RAS Pre Exam 2010 Answer key for History

RAS Pre Exam 2010 Answer key for History is mentioned at below link

http://springboardindia.org/ras-2010-hist.pdf

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