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Annapurna Singh

Question Q.3Discuss the factors and consequences of the Russian revolution and analyse its influence on the Indian national movementGS2GS1

What are the factors that led to the Russian revolution and what are the consequences of this revolution & its influence on the Indian national movement. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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Introduction

Russian revolution in 1905 was an outcome of October revolution & an ongoing discontent across economic, social & political spheres.

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Main Body

Factors of Russian revolution:

1Black Friday of 1905 (October manifesto)
2Rise of times, inflation
3Moscow's war adventures crippled Russian economy
4Political instability (Duma demand unmet)

Consequences:

1Call for justice
2Socialism & communism ideologies
3Spread to several countries including India - ex- Jawaharlal Nehru
4Worker rights of trade unions rise of naive
5Reaction from capitalists ex- Rostov communist manifesto

Influence on Indian national movement:

Socialist bloc within Congress, LTL Nehru, LS Rose etc., Impact (INSRA)
Communist bloc by MN Roy & others (1920)
Five year planning
India adopted a mixed economic model, post independence
Influence in Indian constitution (Social & economic Justice) borrowed from Russian Revolution
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Conclusion

The learnings from the revolution have been a guiding light for events afterwards & some as needed for the ongoing conflict in that stratic

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Diagram

Circular diagram showing influence on Indian national movement with branches to different ideological movements and actors

  • Structured presentation with clear factors and consequences
  • Specific historical examples and dates provided
  • Links Russian revolution to Indian context clearly
  • Identifies key figures in Indian communist movement

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Annapurna Singh

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Modern Indian History

The Freedom Struggle and Indian National Movement

Influence of Russian Revolution on Indian National Movement

Writing Stats

163

Total words

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Paragraphs

5

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