Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.
Combined Competitive Examination for the Posts of
Assistant Commissioner (B-17) / Section Officer (B-17)
in the S&GAD Department
European History
Total Marks: 150 December 06, 2016 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any five (05) questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q-1 “Long before the Revolution of 1789, there had been occurred a Revolution of Ideas” explain the quotation with the special reference to role of philosophers in French Revolution.
Q-2 Evaluate Napoleon Bonaparte as a statesman and warrior. Moreover fix England’s role in the catastrophe of Napoleon.
Q-3 “The history of Europe from 1815 onwards has been the history of undoing the cardinal error of the Congress of Vienna.” Please argue in favor of this point.
Q-4 Write a detailed note on the Eastern Question from 1820 to 1878.
Q-5 What gains were made by France in the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919? Why was Clemenceau determined to punish Germany in 1919?
Q-6 Describe the stages by which Hitler increased his power in Germany during the years 1929-34. Why was he able to overcome opposition during these years?
Q-7 Describe the economic policies of Joseph Stalin from 1928 to 1941. What were the main weaknesses of his industrial programme?
Q-8 Show how the League of Nations tried to maintain international peace during the years 1920-36. Why was it more successful in the 1920s than in the 1930s?
Q-9 Discuss the origin and character of UNO. Explain in detail the peace keeping and peace making mission of UN with historical references.
Q-10 What exactly is meant by Cold War? How far USA and USSR are responsible for this war. Explain your answer with historical references.
Good luck
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