MHI-02 Solved Assignment 2018-19
MHI-02: MODERN WORLD
Course Code: MHI-02
Assignment Code: MHI-02/AST/TMA/2018-19
Total Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. The assignment is divided into two Sections ‘A’ and
‘B’. You have to attempt at least two questions from each section in about 500 words
each. All questions carry equal marks.
Section – A
1. What is nationalism? Write a critical note on the emergence of nationalism in modern
world. 20
2. Analyze the major views criticizing capitalism. 20
3. What is the meaning of welfare state? Make a comparison between the English and the
Japanese welfare states. 20 20
4. Explain in brief main features of a socialist economy in Soviet Russia following the
revolution of 1917. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each. 10+10
i) New vision of man in the age of Renaissance
ii) Nietzsche’s views on the Enlightenment
iii) Features of modern society
iv) Meaning of underdevelopment.
Section – B
6. Discuss the ideological and economic impetus behind the emergence of modern
international relations. 20
7. What is colonialism? Discuss the different stages of colonialism. 20
8. Write a note on the development of modern systems of education. 20
9. Explain the impact of industrialization and urbanization on ecology. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each. 10+10
i) Economic theories explaining imperialism
ii) The cultural legacy of the French revolution
iii) Limitations of modern warfare
iv) Define consumerism.
