Q.No.2. What were the circumstances which led to the Revolution of 1688? How far it was glorious and bloodless Revolution? (20)

Q.No.3. Trace the circumstances that led to the Restoration of Monarchy in England after the decline of Cromwell. (20)

Q.No.4. Why is the Victoria’s reign considered to be one of the most glorious period of British History? (20)

Q.No.5. Give an account of the Foreign Policy of England under William III. (20)

Q.No.6. “Lord Palmerstone was conservative in his Home Policy and Liberal abroad”. How far do you agree with this statement? (20)

Q.No.7. What were the main provisions of the Vienna Settlement? (20)

Q.No.8. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (20)

Q.No.2. How did the demand for Parliamentary Reforms revive in the early 1860 and by what stages were these achieved. (20)

Q.No.3. What is meant by the term “Imperialism” and how successful was Disraeli in pursuing it ? (20)

Q.No.4. “Gladstones Domestic Reforms were necessary but unpopular” Comment and give a summary of his important reforms.(20)

Q.No.5. Examine the causes which led to the rise of Labour Party and trace the main stages of its development. (20)

Q.No.6. What were the factors that facilitated the rise of Mrs. Margaret Thatcher in the politics of Britain? Highlight her major domestic policies. (20)

Q.No.7. “The League of Nations and United Nations both emerged from the ashes of the war. The League met its demise but the United Nations is struggling for its Survival”. Analyse this statement and point out the failings of United Nations. (20)

Q.No.8. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)

a).Main causes of the War of Independence, 1857.
b).European Economic Community
c).Eastern question
d).Sir Winston Churchill