Analyze the historical background of the major revolutionary movements that occurred in Uttar Pradesh, and throw light on the contributions of the key revolutionaries who participated in them.
Answer: Uttar Pradesh has been an important center in the Indian struggle for independence. From the 1857 revolt to 1947, several significant revolutionary activities took place in Uttar Pradesh, which gave momentum to the freedom struggle.
Major Revolutionary Movements in Uttar Pradesh
(i) The Revolt of 1857
- The Revolt of 1857 is considered India's first war of independence, and it began in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Besides this, Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Bareilly, Banaras, and Faizabad were major centers of this revolt in the state.
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UPPSC
- 1 The brave women of Uttar Pradesh not only participated in armed resistance during the Revolt of 1857 but also played a significant role in awakening social consciousness. Analyze with appropriate examples.
- 2 Review the constitutional position of the Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh. Critically examine the rights, responsibilities, and working methods of the Advocate General, highlighting their role in the judicial administration of the state.
- 3 Analyze the origin, development, and ideological nature of regional parties in Uttar Pradesh. Critically evaluate their role in influencing state politics, governance, and voter behaviour.
- 4 How can the establishment of the "BrahMos Aerospace Testing Facility" in Lucknow promote India's goals of defense exports and technological self-reliance? Discuss.
- 5 Evaluate the role of the 'Nivesh Mitra' platform in accelerating ‘Ease of Doing Business’ reforms in Uttar Pradesh. Has it succeeded in making the state an investor-friendly destination?
- 6 What are the major pollution-related challenges in Uttar Pradesh? Evaluate the role and effectiveness of the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB).
- 7 Gender-Based Inequality in education hinders the social progress of Uttar Pradesh. Substantiate this statement and suggest appropriate solutions.
- 8 The Gram Secretariat model in Uttar Pradesh is considered an effective step toward administrative reform and digital inclusion in rural governance. Critically analyze the features, objectives, and potential impacts of this model.
- 9 Review the key schemes implemented by the Uttar Pradesh government for the empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs). Evaluate the effectiveness of these schemes and discuss their socio-economic impacts.
- 10 Analyze the architectural features and cultural significance of the historical monuments of Uttar Pradesh. Review the major challenges associated with their preservation and the steps that can be taken to address them.
