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Previous Year Question Patterns
PYQ History
| Year | Q# | Marks | Topic | Sub-area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Q10 | 5 | World Wars & European women's participation | Women's role in WWI/WWII |
Analysis: Topic 21 has appeared once in the 2021–2023 window (5 marks, 2023). Given the PYQ pattern of Paper I Unit I (world history questions appear in both years), and given that the Cold War aspect was not yet tested, there is strong probability of a 10-mark question on Cold War in 2026. Women's roles are a confirmed exam topic (appeared 2023). UN formation and proxy wars are likely 5-mark targets.
Predicted Question Types for 2026
- 5-mark: Role of women in WWI and WWII (PYQ 2023 — directly relevant)
- 5-mark: Impact of Treaty of Versailles / Why did WWII break out?
- 5-mark: Cuban Missile Crisis / Berlin Crisis
- 5-mark: Non-Aligned Movement and Bandung Conference
- 10-mark: Origins and characteristics of the Cold War
- 10-mark: Causes and consequences of WWII
- 10-mark: End of the Cold War — why did the USSR collapse?