MAINS 2015 · GS I · WORLD HISTORY

Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of…

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2015 GS Paper I World History

GS Paper I 10 marks 150 words World History

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Why did the industrial revolution first occur in England? Discuss the quality of life of the people there during the industrialization. How does it compare with that in India at present times?

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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