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Paper
GS-I
Question
Q13
Marks
10M
Word Limit
200W
Directive: Substantiate
Support the statement with evidence and sound reasoning.
Structure (10 marks · about 200 words)
This sub-point (Redrawal of boundaries / colonization / decolonization) has been asked 5 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper I: Indian Heritage, History, Geography & Society
Subject
World HistorySubtopic
Redrawal of boundaries / colonization / decolonization
Source
Official UPSC 2013 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: History of the world from the 18th century — industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies (communism, capitalism, socialism etc.) — their forms and effect on society.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2013 GS-I question from the "World History" area of the official syllabus. It carries 10 marks with a 200-word limit.
For a 10-mark question with a 200-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.