British History 2012
 

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2012

BRITISH HISTORY, PAPER - I
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[B]Time Allowed: [/B]3 Hours
(Part I, MCQs) 30 Minutes - Maximum Marks: 20
(Part II) 2 Hours & 30 Minutes: Maximum Marks: 80
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Note:[/B] (i) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Question Paper.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

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Q.2 Analyze the political and constitutional significance of the Hanoverian succession on the course of British History. (20)

Q.3 "Never was a king stronger than James III 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 analyze the cause and results of Glorious Revolution. (20)

Q.4 Critically examine how George III established his personal rule and why it failed? (20)

Q.5 What measures where taken by England to check the French Revolution for its spread in Europe? Analyze. (20)

Q.6 The growth of political parties in England during the 18th Century strengthened the Cabinet system of Government. Comment and Analyze. (20)

Q.7 What were the various causes of the British failure in the American War of Independence? (20)

Q.8 Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following: (10x2=20)
[LIST=1][*] Causes and Results of Seven years war[*] Edmond Burke[*] Pitt the younger[*] Foreign Policy of Castlereagh[/LIST]

Paper II
 

[CENTER][B]FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2012

BRITISH HISTORY, PAPER - II
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[B]Time Allowed:[/B] 3 Hours
(Part I, MCQs) 30 Minutes - Maximum Marks: 20
(Part II) 2 Hours & 30 Minutes: Maximum Marks: 80
[B]
Note:[/B] (i) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Question Paper.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

[CENTER][B] PART - II
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Q.2 "Robert Peel was the most liberal of the conservatives and most conservative of the liberals". (20)

Q.3 What were the factors which led to the policy of "Splendid Isolation" and why England abandoned this policy towards the end of 19th century? (20)

Q.4 "British Common Wealth of Nations is a legacy of Colonialism." Discuss and analyze the merits and demerits of the organization. (20)

Q.5 Enumerate and analyze the causes and results of the World War II. Was the war inevitable? Discuss. (20)

Q.6 What were the causes of the Crimean war and how England was drawn into it? What were the main decisions taken in the Treaty of Paris? (20)

Q.7 The League of Nations and the United Nations both emerged from the ashes of war. The League met its demise but United Nations is struggling for survival. Analyze the statement. (20)

Q.8 Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following: (10x2=20)
[LIST=1][*] Eastern Question[*] Chartist Movement[*] Winston Churchill[*] Margaret Thatcher[/LIST]

Being a student of English Literature; would this subject help?:waiting

[QUOTE=M Saleem Akhtar Bodla;643479]Being a student of English Literature; would this subject help?:waiting[/QUOTE]
Being a student of literature you might have some familiarity with English background,supposedly limited only to linguistic and literary trends. But this being a paper of history requires totally different approach.