CSS British History Past Paper 2012
Paper-I
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions. (20×4)
PART-II
Q2. Analyse the political and constitutional significance of the Hanoverian succession on the course of British history.
Q3. “Never was a king stronger than James II when he ascended the throne. But he lost the throne in record time largely because of his omissions and commissions.” In view of this statement, analyse the causes and results of the Glorious Revolution.
Q4. Critically examine how George III established his personal rule and why it failed.
Q5. What measures were taken by England to check the French Revolution for its spread in Europe? Analyse.
Q6. The growth of political parties in England during the 18th century strengthened the Cabinet system of government. Comment and analyse.
Q7. What were the various causes of the British failure in the American War of Independence?
Q8. Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Causes and results of the Seven Years’ War
(b) Edmund Burke
(c) Pitt the Younger
(d) Foreign policy of Castlereagh
Paper-II
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions. (20×4)
PART-II
Q2. “Robert Peel was the most liberal of the conservatives and most conservative of the liberals.” Discuss.
Q3. What were the factors which led to the policy of “Splendid Isolation” and why did England abandon this policy towards the end of the 19th century?
Q4. “British Commonwealth of Nations is a legacy of Colonialism.” Discuss and analyse the merits and demerits of the organization.
Q5. Enumerate and analyse the causes and results of World War II. Was the war inevitable? Discuss.
Q6. What were the causes of the Crimean War and how was England drawn into it? What were the main decisions taken in the Treaty of Paris?
Q7. The League of Nations and the United Nations both emerged from the ashes of war. The League met its demise, but the United Nations is struggling for survival. Analyse the statement.
Q8. Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Eastern Question
(b) Chartist Movement
(c) Winston Churchill
(d) Margaret Thatcher