European History Paper 2016
 

[CENTER][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=4][B]FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=4][B] COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION -2016[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=4][B] FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=4][B] UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=4][B][U]EUROPEAN HISTORY

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[B]Time Allowed: Three Hours
Part-I (MCQs): Maximum 30 Minutes
Part-I (MCQs): Maximum Marks = 20
Part-II: Maximum Marks = 80[/B]

[CENTER][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3][B]PART II

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Q 2. The connection between the ideas of French Philosophers and the revolution was indirect and remote. The philosophers did not preach revolution rather they undermined the faith of people in the old order. Discuss. (20)

Q.3 What aims and objectives did Congress of Vienna try to achieve? How far was it proved to be successful in the light of future course of events in European History? (20)

Q.4 Compare and contrast the revolution of 1830 and 1848. (20)

Q.5 Unification of Italy and Unification of Germany [FONT=Palatino Linotype][U][B]occurred[/B][/U][/FONT] simultaneously. Their histories touch and overlap at points and at times helped each other. Discuss. (20)

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Q.6 Critically evaluate the causes of allied victory in World War I. (20)

Q.7 Discuss the general causes of the rise of dictatorship in Europe after the First World War. (20)

Q.8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following. (10 each) (20)
(a) Bolshevik Revolution
(b) Cold War
(c) European Union

which book shall i use for european history

[QUOTE=Neelam gul;930854]which book shall i use for european history[/QUOTE]

Consult Modern European History by " H.L Peacock" and modern European history by " V.D Mahajan"

Books of European History in PDF format
 

Dear Talha, If you have any of the recommended books of FPSC on the subject of European History, do share with us. Either share an uploaded link or inbox me at my email address.

[QUOTE=Syed Ali Hadi;960155]Dear Talha, If you have any of the recommended books of FPSC on the subject of European History, do share with us. Either share an uploaded link or inbox me at my email address.[/QUOTE]

Dear Ali, I dnt have these books in soft form. I have these two books in Hard form only.

MCQs
 

What about the MCQs of the subject this year? Can anyone share !!

[QUOTE=Syed Ali Hadi;960894]What about the MCQs of the subject this year? Can anyone share !![/QUOTE]

It has been six months now. I don't remember the exact mcqs. but this time mcqs were easy. Even I remember that i know the exact answer of 15 mcqs at least during exam. Few which I remember are:

Salt tax on French.
Bristle was stormed on the date
etc.
Rest if anybody else remember the Mcqs, plz share here.

I attempted question number 2, 5, 7 & 8. Questions 7 & 8 were simple and easy. Question no.5 was analytical but easy to answer. But I found some difficulty in solving question. 02. And i am worried about that question no.2. Rest paper was easy. But keep one thing in mind that European history has lengthy syllabus. But it overlaps with International Relations. e.g. This year Russian revolution question was asked in IR paper 2 and also in European History paper. Rest I don't know the exact position of scoring trend of European History.

EU and my interest
 

Being student of Strategic Studies, I have no difficulties in opting the EU paper. It is much more generic, less political, more strategic, war-specific and analytical as well.

[QUOTE=Syed Ali Hadi;960914]Being student of Strategic Studies, I have no difficulties in opting the EU paper. It is much more generic, less political, more strategic, war-specific and analytical as well.[/QUOTE]

Agreed

Guys be warned. This is a consistently low scoring subject.

[QUOTE=thedude;960937]Guys be warned. This is a consistently low scoring subject.[/QUOTE]

Do not agree

[QUOTE=Neelam gul;930854]which book shall i use for european history[/QUOTE]

Watch video lectures " The Long 19th Century" by Robert I. Weiner (can be downloaded from any torrent site. It will cover upto 70% of the European History paper. Mahajan is too lengthy and it is always Herculean task to read these bulky books.

[QUOTE=Talha Majeed;960173]Dear Ali, I dnt have these books in soft form. I have these two books in Hard form only.[/QUOTE]
AA Talha bhai, I couldn't find these books in Lahore? sorry, but can you tell me where did you purchased these books from?
thnx in advance.

[QUOTE=Carcharias;1026233]AA Talha bhai, I couldn't find these books in Lahore? sorry, but can you tell me where did you purchased these books from?
thnx in advance.[/QUOTE]
These books are available at:
1. Ilmi Book Store, Urdu Bazaar,
2. Wisdom Book Store, main market Gulberg.

Please share the link to that torrent. I couldn't find it. Thanks in advance