CSS British History Past Paper 2008
Paper-I
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. “The glorious Revolution of 1688 was a great event in the annals of British History by which the king of England became the servant of the people.” Analyze this statement with special reference to the result of the Revolution.
Q.3. The growth of political parties in England during the 18th century strengthened the Cabinet System of Government. Comment and analyze.
Q.4. What were the causes of success and failure of the Whig oligarchy in England? Explain.
Q.5. How did the glorious Revolution in England affect the social, economic, political, and cultural life of English people? Explain and analyze.
Q.6. Critically examine the achievements of Pitt the Younger with special focus on his domestic and foreign policy.
Q.7. The French Revolution was a very important event in the history not only of France but also for England. How did the revolution affect British society and political thought?
Q.8. “The empire of Napoleon was like a brilliant bubble on the stream of time.” Critically examine this statement.
Paper-II
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. The parliamentary reforms in England from 1832-1928 made the country politically democratic. Analyze.
Q.3. “Robert Peel was the most liberal of the conservatives and most conservative of the liberals.” Discuss.
Q.4. “Palmerston was more successful as a Foreign Minister than as a Prime Minister.” Comment and analyze.
Q.5. Growth of the education system in England in the 19th century laid the foundation of Modern Britain. Comment comprehensively.
Q.6. Discuss the Toryism of Benjamin Disraeli with particular reference to his record as Prime Minister.
Q.7. Critically analyze the Anglo-Irish relations from 1800-1949 which led to the growth of Irish Home Rule.
Q.8. 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 in 1856?