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NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) Syllabus

The History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) syllabus for NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam in full: 4 chapters, 12 topics and 25 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 51 History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) flashcards with answers.

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History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. Ancient and Medieval India

     3 topics
    • Indian Civilisation and Culture
      • Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic age
      • Broad survey of Indian culture and heritage
    • Major Empires and Rulers
      • Mauryan and Gupta empires
      • Delhi Sultanate and Mughal empire
    • Society, Religion and Art
      • Buddhism, Jainism and Bhakti-Sufi movements
      • Architecture, literature and contributions to science

  2. Modern India and Freedom Movement

     3 topics
    • Establishment of British Rule
      • Advent of Europeans, Battle of Plassey and Buxar
      • Revolt of 1857 and its aftermath
    • Indian National Movement
      • Formation of Indian National Congress, moderates and extremists
      • Gandhian movements: Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India
      • Partition and Independence of India
    • Renaissance and Social Reform
      • Socio-religious reform movements
      • Role of leaders and reformers

  3. Indian Constitution and Polity

     3 topics
    • Constitutional Framework
      • Preamble, salient features of the Constitution
      • Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles
    • Union and State Governance
      • Parliament, President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers
      • State legislature, Governor, Chief Minister
    • Administration and Panchayati Raj
      • Five Year Plans and planning in India
      • Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Co-operatives

  4. World History and Forces Shaping the Modern World

     3 topics
    • Major Revolutions and Movements
      • Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery
      • American War of Independence, French Revolution, Russian Revolution
    • Industrial Revolution and World Wars
      • Impact of the Industrial Revolution
      • First and Second World Wars and their effects
    • Post-War World Order
      • United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy and Socialism
      • Concept of one world, role of India in the modern world

NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What does the Indus Valley Civilisation's town planning at sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa demonstrate?

    A highly advanced urban culture with grid-pattern streets, standardized baked-brick houses, covered drainage systems, the Great Bath, and granaries, reflecting sophisticated civic planning.

  2. Which four Vedas form the foundational texts of Vedic civilisation, and which is the oldest?

    The Rigveda (oldest), Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. The Rigveda is a collection of hymns to deities like Indra and Agni.

  3. What are the four Purusharthas (aims of life) in Indian philosophy?

    Dharma (righteousness/duty), Artha (wealth/prosperity), Kama (desire/pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).

  4. Who founded the Maurya Empire and in which year did he establish it?

    Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE, with the guidance of his minister Chanakya (Kautilya).

  5. After which battle did Emperor Ashoka renounce war and embrace Buddhism?

    The Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE). The bloodshed led Ashoka to adopt Buddhism and spread Dhamma through his rock and pillar edicts.

  6. Which Gupta-era ruler is associated with the 'Golden Age' of India and was titled Vikramaditya?

    Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya). His reign saw flourishing of art, science, and literature, with figures like Kalidasa and Aryabhata.

  7. Who founded the Mughal Empire in India and by winning which battle?

    Babur founded the Mughal Empire by defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

  8. Which Mughal emperor abolished the jizya tax and promoted the syncretic faith Din-i-Ilahi?

    Akbar (Akbar the Great). He pursued religious tolerance and integration of Hindu nobles into administration.

  9. What is the Bhakti movement, and name two key saints associated with it?

    A devotional movement (7th-17th c.) emphasizing personal devotion to a single God over rituals; key saints include Kabir, Guru Nanak, Mirabai, Tulsidas, and Ramanuja.

  10. What is the Sufi movement and what is the term for a Sufi spiritual lodge?

    Sufism is the mystical, devotional tradition of Islam emphasizing love of God; its spiritual lodge/hospice is called a khanqah, and the Chishti order was prominent in India.

  11. Which two architectural styles characterize ancient Indian temple architecture in the north and south?

    Nagara style (North India, curvilinear shikhara) and Dravida style (South India, pyramidal vimana with gopurams). The Vesara style is a hybrid in the Deccan.

  12. What was the Dual System of Government in Bengal introduced after 1765, and who introduced it?

    Introduced by Robert Clive, it gave the East India Company the Diwani (revenue collection rights) while the Nawab retained nominal administration, leading to exploitation and the 1770 famine.

  13. Which battle in 1757 is considered the foundation of British political power in India?

    The Battle of Plassey (1757), where Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal, largely through Mir Jafar's betrayal.

  14. Which 1764 battle confirmed British supremacy by defeating the combined forces of the Mughal emperor and the Nawabs?

    The Battle of Buxar (1764), where the British defeated Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Awadh, and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, gaining the Diwani of Bengal.

  15. What was the Subsidiary Alliance system and who introduced it?

    Introduced by Lord Wellesley (1798), Indian rulers had to keep a British force in their territory and pay for it, surrendering foreign relations to the British, effectively becoming dependents.

  16. What was the Doctrine of Lapse and who is associated with it?

    A policy by Lord Dalhousie under which any princely state without a natural male heir would be annexed by the British, ignoring adopted heirs; it caused major resentment.

  17. In which year did the Indian National Congress get founded and by whom?

    The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume, with W.C. Bonnerjee as its first president.

  18. What were the immediate causes and the year of the partition of Bengal that triggered the Swadeshi Movement?

    Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905 ostensibly for administrative ease but to divide Hindus and Muslims; it sparked the Swadeshi (boycott of British goods) Movement.

  19. Which event in 1919 saw General Dyer order firing on an unarmed crowd at Amritsar?

    The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April 1919), where General Dyer's troops fired on a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds; it intensified the freedom struggle.

  20. What was the Non-Cooperation Movement and when did Gandhi launch it?

    Launched in 1920, it called on Indians to withdraw from British schools, courts, titles, and goods. Gandhi suspended it in 1922 after the violent Chauri Chaura incident.

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  1. What was the Dandi Salt March and in which year did it occur?

    In 1930, Gandhi led a 240-mile march from Sabarmati to Dandi to make salt in defiance of the British salt tax, launching the Civil Disobedience Movement.

  2. Which movement did Gandhi launch in 1942 with the slogan 'Do or Die'?

    The Quit India Movement (1942), demanding an immediate end to British rule; it led to mass arrests of Congress leaders.

  3. Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) and what was its rallying cry?

    Subhas Chandra Bose reorganized and led the Azad Hind Fauj (INA); its rallying cries were 'Jai Hind' and 'Dilli Chalo' (March to Delhi).

  4. What was the Bengal Renaissance and who is called the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance'?

    A 19th-century socio-cultural and intellectual reform movement in Bengal; Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called the Father of the Indian Renaissance.

  5. What was the Brahmo Samaj and who founded it?

    Founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828, it advocated monotheism, opposed idol worship and Sati, and promoted social reform.

  6. Who founded the Arya Samaj and what was its slogan?

    Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 with the slogan 'Back to the Vedas', opposing idolatry, caste rigidity, and untouchability.

  7. Which British official's regulation abolished the practice of Sati in 1829?

    Lord William Bentinck abolished Sati in 1829, supported by reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

  8. Who established the Ramakrishna Mission and in which year?

    Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, promoting service to humanity and Vedanta philosophy.

  9. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect, and how is the day commemorated?

    The Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950, commemorated as Republic Day. It was adopted on 26 November 1949.

  10. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee; he is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

  11. What are the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III of the Indian Constitution?

    Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.

  12. What are the Directive Principles of State Policy and in which part of the Constitution are they found?

    Found in Part IV (Articles 36-51), they are non-justiciable guidelines for the State to establish social and economic justice, inspired by the Irish Constitution.

  13. What are the Fundamental Duties, when were they added, and by which amendment?

    Added by the 42nd Amendment (1976) in Part IVA (Article 51A), based on the Swaran Singh Committee recommendation; originally 10, now 11 duties.

  14. What is the term and minimum age for the President of India?

    The President serves a 5-year term, is elected indirectly by an electoral college, and must be at least 35 years old.

  15. What is the composition and function of the Indian Parliament?

    Parliament is bicameral: Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house), plus the President. It makes laws for the Union.

  16. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and the normal term of its members?

    The Lok Sabha can have up to 552 members and a normal term of 5 years; it can be dissolved earlier.

  17. How does the Rajya Sabha differ from the Lok Sabha in terms of permanence?

    The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house that is never fully dissolved; one-third of its members retire every two years, and members serve 6-year terms.

  18. Who is the constitutional head of a State, and who is the real executive head?

    The Governor is the constitutional (nominal) head of a State, appointed by the President; the Chief Minister is the real executive head.

  19. What is the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992)?

    It gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions, establishing a three-tier system of local self-government in rural areas.

  20. What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system?

    Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti / Block Panchayat (intermediate/block level), and Zila Parishad (district level).

  21. What did the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) establish?

    It gave constitutional status to urban local bodies (Municipalities), such as Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations.

  22. What is the All India Services and name its three components?

    Services common to both the Union and States: the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Forest Service (IFoS).

  23. When did the French Revolution begin and what was its rallying motto?

    The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille; its motto was 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'.

  24. What was the American War of Independence and which document marked its declaration?

    The 1775-1783 revolt of thirteen American colonies against British rule; the Declaration of Independence (1776), drafted mainly by Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed their freedom.

  25. What was the Russian Revolution of 1917 and who led the Bolsheviks?

    A revolution that overthrew the Tsarist autocracy and led to the world's first communist state (USSR); the Bolsheviks were led by Vladimir Lenin.

  26. What was the Industrial Revolution and where did it begin?

    A period (c. 1760-1840) of transition to machine-based manufacturing, powered by steam and coal, beginning in Britain and transforming economies and societies.

  27. What event triggered World War I and in which year did it begin?

    World War I began in 1914, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary at Sarajevo; it lasted until 1918.

  28. What were the years of World War II and which event marked its start in Europe?

    World War II lasted 1939-1945; it began in Europe with Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 under Adolf Hitler.

  29. What treaty ended World War I and what international body did it create?

    The Treaty of Versailles (1919) ended WWI, imposing harsh terms on Germany, and led to the creation of the League of Nations.

  30. When was the United Nations established and what replaced the League of Nations?

    The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945 after WWII, replacing the failed League of Nations to maintain international peace and security.

  31. What was the Cold War in the post-war world order?

    A period of geopolitical tension (c. 1947-1991) between the US-led capitalist bloc and the USSR-led communist bloc, marked by ideological rivalry, an arms race, and proxy wars without direct large-scale conflict.

NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) FAQ

What is in the NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) syllabus?

NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D) is split into 4 chapters: Ancient and Medieval India, Modern India and Freedom Movement, Indian Constitution and Polity and World History and Forces Shaping the Modern World. Together they contain 12 topics and 25 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam History, Freedom Movement and Polity (GAT Paper II, Part D)?

4 chapters, containing 12 topics and 25 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Ancient and Medieval India, with 3 topics.

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