CSS European History Past Paper 2024
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q. No. 2. According to the Austrian chancellor Klemens von Metternich, “When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches a cold.” Discuss this statement in the context of the French Revolution
Q. No. 3. Examine Napoleon’s Continental System as a strategic and economic policy during the early 19th century, discussing the motivations behind its implementation and its impact on European trade and economies
Q. No. 4. Discuss the significance and outcomes of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) in shaping the post-Napoleonic order in Europe
Q. No. 5. Explore the causes of the 1848 European revolutions, assessing internal divisions, foreign intervention, and the lasting impact on political and social landscapes
SECTION-B
Q. No. 6. Examine Bismarck’s role in 19th-century German unification, assessing his strategies, key events, and impact on the socio-political landscape within the newly formed German Empire
Q. No. 7. Analyze the complexities of the inter-war period, with a focus on the geopolitical landscape and the impact of treaties such as the Warsaw Pact
Q. No. 8. Evaluate the Cold War’s impact on Europe, considering geopolitical, economic, and socio-cultural consequences