British History CSS Paper I 2012

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2012
BRITISH HISTORY, PAPER-I
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
(PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE: (i) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. 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.
PART-II
Q. 2. Analyse 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-II when he ascended the throne. But he lost the throne in record time largerly because of his omissions and commissions”. In view of this statement analyse the causes 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 were taken by England to check the French Revolution for its spread in Europe? Analyse. (20)
Q. 6. The growth of political parties in England during the 18th Century strengthened the Cabinet system of Government. Comment and Analyse. (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: (10×2=20)
(a) Causes and Results of Seven years war
(b) Edmond Burke
(c) Pitt the younger
(d) Foreign Policy of Castlereagh