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Vishnu SasikumarAIR 31· 2023

Question Q.3GS1GS1

What are the factors that led to the Russian revolution and what are the consequences of this revolution? Discuss its influence on the Indian national movement.

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Russian Revolution was a bloody movement led by Bolsheviks which led to overthrowing of Tsarist Monarchy in Russia, leading to establishment of USSR.

Factors leading to Russian Revolution:

1Absolutist nature of monarchy like Ivan, alienated the people.
2Russian participation in World War I and high human losses associated with it.
3Famine land economic depression in Russia leading to poor standard of living.
4Ideological appeal of communism antagonizing peasants, echo were expended.

Consequences of Russian revolution:

1Russia pulled out of World War I, leading to quicker dissolution of case.
2Establishment of USSR, paving way for world war.
3Rise of communist parties and movements around the world.
4Revolution toppling authoritarian joule is, other parts of world.

Influence on Indian National Movement:

1Influenced extremists like & revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, forming HSRA.
2Rise of socialist leaders (like Nehru, Rose in congress.
3Communist party as a stakeholder concept in INM - eg MN Roy, Jay Prakash Narayan.
4Socialist organization mushroomed in INC, making movement more broad based.

The Russian Revolution showed the power of masses, which helped Indians master understand materialism to fight British.

192 words4 paragraphs
  • Identifies key factors leading to revolution
  • Mentions World War I's impact
  • References economic conditions
  • Identifies key consequences of revolution
  • Links Russian Revolution to Indian national movement
  • Mentions specific figures influenced by the revolution
  • Discusses impact on socialist ideology in India

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Vishnu Sasikumar

AIR 312023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

History of the World

World Wars and Socialism

Russian Revolution and its Global Impact

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192

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