British History KPK 2010

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR
SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)

BRITISH HISTORY - PART I

Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100

1. What was so glorious about the Revolution of 1688 and what did it contribute towards the Rule of Law.

2, Describe the effects of Industrial Revolution on the social and political life of England.

3. Discuss in detail the Act of Settlement, its significance and objectives.

4. What were he results of American War of Independence? It is said that it not only liberated America but also Britain. Discuss.

5. Reform Act of 1832 is very much renowned in history of England. Explain, why?

6. How did the system of Political Parties evolve in Britain and what was their format during the first half of the 19th century.

7. Discuss the causes of ultimate failure of Napoleon? What role was played by Britain for his downfall?

8 Discuss in detail the main achievements of the Victorian Age in the politico-economic and social fields.

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR
SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)

BRITISH HISTORY - PART II

Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100

1. Why did the demand for Parliamentary Reforms revive in the early 1960s? What were the effects of the 1867 Reform Act?

2. What were the causes of Crimean War (1854-56)? What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1856) and the result of the war?

3. What was the 'Eastern Question'? How successful was Congress of Berlin towards solving this Question?

4. Discuss in detail the domestic Reforms introduced by Conservatives from 1886-1892.

5, Under what circumstances the two Boer Wars were fought and what were the result of these wars?

6. Discuss the domestic achievements of Liberals from 1905-14?

7. What were the problems in Ireland between 1916 and 1923 and how did British government try to solve them?

8. Discuss the role of Britain in the formation of European Union.