Naan Mudhalvan & AICSCC
UPSC MAINS EYE OPENER (2025-26)
WORLD HISTORY
Class 1
Theme – Revolutions (Industrial, French and
American)
Syllabus understanding –
History of the World will include events from 18th
century such as
• Industrial Revolution
• World wars
• Re-drawal of National Boundaries Their forms
and effect on
• Colonization, Decolonization
the society
• Political philosophies like Communism,
Capitalism, Socialism etc.
Understanding the demand of world history questions
• Understanding world history events from 18th C
• Cause and impact of the events
• Impact on India
• Todays relevance
REVOLUTIONS
Industrial revolution
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?
How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible
for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
“Latecomer” Industrial revolution in Japan involved certain
factors that were markedly different from what west had
experience.
Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of
railways in different countries of the world.
Industrial revolution - Timeline
Why first in England?
Impact of Industrial Revolution
Impact of Industrial revolution in India
Second Industrial revolution
and its spread
Difference between the
first Industrial revolution and
Second Industrial revolution
French and American Revolution
The French Revolution has enduring relevance to the
contemporary world. Explain
American Revolution was an economic revolt
against mercantilism. Substantiate.
Explain how the foundations of the modern world
were laid by the American and French revolution.
American Revolution - Causes
American Revolution - Consequences
American Revolution - Relevance
French Revolution - Causes
French Revolution - Consequences
French Revolution - Relevance