CSS British History Past Paper 2011
Paper-I
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England? What were the implications of this development for England’s role in the world? Discuss.
Q.3. Robert Walpole is regarded as the first Prime Minister of Britain. Why is this so? What factors facilitated and encouraged his emergence as the first Prime Minister? Did this have any constitutional implications?
Q.4. How did the social structure of Britain change between 1750 and 1832? Discuss at least three distinct social structural changes that occurred during this period.
Q.5. How did Britain’s financial strength and capital resources help it to prevail against France during their struggles in the 18th century? Demonstrate precisely how financial strength enabled Britain to win, with reference to the conflicts of this period.
Q.6. What was the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on Britain?
(a) Politics
(b) Military power
(c) Economic strength
(d) Diplomatic role
Q.7. What were the different opinions regarding policy towards Continental Europe after 1815? Which opinion eventually became the official policy? Why?
Q.8. How did the Reform Act of 1832 move Britain closer towards popular government? Discuss with reference to the provisions of the Act and the subsequent popular demands.
Paper-II
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions. (20×4)
PART-II
Q2. How did the British political leadership balance the need for stability with the need for reform between 1860 and 1894? Discuss with reference to major legislation enacted during this period.
Q3. How did the emergence of the British middle class and working class as politically charged groups affect British politics between 1867 and 1914? Discuss.
Q4. What was the British policy towards Europe between 1856 and 1888? How did it change between 1888 and 1914? Discuss.
Q5. Would you agree with the assessment that Winston Churchill is the greatest of Britain’s Prime Ministers from the period (1850 – present)? Defend your opinion with examples from British history.
Q6. What is a welfare state? Elaborate upon some of the major reforms introduced in the UK post-1945.
Q7. What were the factors that facilitated the rise of Margaret Thatcher in the politics of Britain? Comment on her major policies.
Q8. What were the major objectives of British foreign policy after the Second World War? To what extent has Britain remained relevant to the global scenario? Do you think Britain still deserves a seat on the UN Security Council? Discuss.