MAINS 2024 · GS I · WORLD HISTORY

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the pres…

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2024 GS Paper I World History

GS Paper I 15 marks 250 words World History

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How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?

Syllabus link: GS I – World History: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

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