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What is the main focus of the book 'A Brief History of Modern India' by Rajiv Ahir I.P.S.?
What is the main focus of the book 'A Brief History of Modern India' by Rajiv Ahir I.P.S.?
- The arrival of Europeans on Indian soil
- The establishment of British rule in India
- The growth of modern India (correct)
- The history of ancient India
What is the main criticism of other books written on India's struggle for freedom?
What is the main criticism of other books written on India's struggle for freedom?
- They suffer from overemphasis on one aspect at the cost of another (correct)
- They lack in-depth studies
- They overemphasize the political and socio-economic developments
- They highlight little known details
What distinguishes 'A Brief History of Modern India' from other books on India's freedom struggle?
What distinguishes 'A Brief History of Modern India' from other books on India's freedom struggle?
- It highlights only the mainstream freedom struggle
- It emphasizes little known details
- It lacks in-depth studies
- It brings together various aspects in a systematic and succinct manner (correct)
What does the editor note about other volumes written on India's struggle for freedom?
What does the editor note about other volumes written on India's struggle for freedom?
What is discussed in 'A Brief History of Modern India' besides the mainstream freedom struggle?
What is discussed in 'A Brief History of Modern India' besides the mainstream freedom struggle?
'A Brief History of Modern India' is focused on which period in Indian history?
'A Brief History of Modern India' is focused on which period in Indian history?
What is the main focus of the present edition of the book?
What is the main focus of the present edition of the book?
Which approach to the history of Modern India focuses on the perspective of the oppressed and marginalized?
Which approach to the history of Modern India focuses on the perspective of the oppressed and marginalized?
Which country's actions resulted in their decline in India?
Which country's actions resulted in their decline in India?
What was the significance of the Dutch settlements in India?
What was the significance of the Dutch settlements in India?
Which event led to the decline of the Dutch in India?
Which event led to the decline of the Dutch in India?
What was the primary reason for the English Company's progress?
What was the primary reason for the English Company's progress?
Which approach to the history of Modern India focuses on communal divisions and conflicts?
Which approach to the history of Modern India focuses on communal divisions and conflicts?
What is briefly discussed in the Nehruvian era chapter?
What is briefly discussed in the Nehruvian era chapter?
What structure and nature did trading companies have that enabled the English to succeed against other European powers?
What structure and nature did trading companies have that enabled the English to succeed against other European powers?
What are included for easy ready reference in the Appendices?
What are included for easy ready reference in the Appendices?
