Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet.(20x1=20)

(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.

1. Which monarch ruled jointly with William III after 1689?
(A) Mary II (B) Anne (C) Catherine of Braganza (D) None of these

2. The 1701 Act of Settlement ensured that the English crown would pass to the house of:
(A) Honover (B) Bourbon (C) Habsburg (D) None of these

3. The Seven Years’ War ended with British dominance over:
(A) The Dutch in Indonesia (B) The Spanish in the Caribbean
(C) The French in North America (D) None of these

4. Which British Prime Minister was in office during the American Declaration of Independence?
(A) William Pitt the Younger (B) Lord North (C) Robert Walpole (D) None of these

5. The Act of Union 1801 created the United Kingdom of:
(A) Great Britain and Scotland (B) England and Scotland
(C) Great Britain and Ireland (D) None of these

6. The Peterloo Massacre (1819) occurred in:
(A) Birmingham (B) Liverpool (C) London (D) None of these

7. The Irish Famine primarily occurred due to failure of____________ crops:
(A) Wheat (B) Barley (C) Potato (D) None of these

8. Women over 30 gained the right to vote in Britain in:
(A) 1900 (B) 1907 (C) 1910 (D) None of these

9. The “Winter of Discontent” occurred during the premiership of:
(A) John Major (B) James Callaghan (C) Harold Macmillan (D) None of these

10. Britain’s first female Prime Minister belonged to the:
(A) Liberal Party (B) Labour Party (C) Conservative Party (D) None of these

11. The Good Friday Agreement aimed to end conflict primarily in:
(A) Wales (B) Northern Ireland (C) Scotland (D) None of these

12. The London 7/7 bombings took place in:
(A) 2003 (B) 2004 (C) 2008 (D) None of these

13. The coalition formed in 2010 was between Conservatives and:
(A) Labour (B) SNP (C) Liberal Democrats (D) None of these

14. The American War of Independence ended with the Treaty of:
(A) Paris (1783) (B) Versailles (1783) (C) London (1783) (D) None of these

15. The French Revolution led to:
(A) British support of French monarchy (B) British declaration of war on France
(C) British neutrality (D) None of these

16. The Reform Act of 1832:
(A) Extended voting rights to all men (B) Extended voting rights to women
(C) Extended rights to middle-class men (D) None of these

17. The Crimean War was fought between Britain and:
(A) Russia (B) France (C) Ottoman Empire (D) None of these

18. Britain’s appeasement policy was led by:
(A) Churchill (B) Chamberlain (C) Attlee (D) None of these

19. The Suez Crisis (1956) led to:
(A) British withdrawal (B) British victory (C) Alliance with France (D) None of these

20. The Coalition Government (2010-2015) was led by:
(A) David Cameron (B) Nick Clegg (C) Ed Miliband (D) None of these

 

 

Q. No. 2. Examine the complex relationships between abolition, imperialism, and economic
interests, and argue for or against the notion that Britain’s anti-slavery movement
was a thinly veiled justification for colonial expansion.(20)

Q. No. 3. Critically evaluate the extent to which the Industrial Revolution transformed
British society more through disruption than through progress. Use regional
examples to support your argument.(20)

Q. No. 4. How far was the decline of the British Empire after 1945 the result of global
pressures rather than internal political decisions? Support your analysis with at
least three major real end of decolonisation cases.(20)

Q. No. 5. Critically evaluate the effects of the World War-I on British social structure,
industrial relations, and the polity, highlighting the ways in which the war
accelerated the decline of the Liberal Party and paved the way for Labour’s rise to
power.

 

Q. No. 6. Discuss the impact of European integration on British politics and identity since
1973, with particular reference to the debates surrounding the Maastricht Treaty
and the UK’s opt-out from the euro.(20)

Q. No. 7. From 1997 to 2012, Britain saw dramatic shifts in foreign policy, constitutional
reform and international identity. Assess whether the period should be interpreted
as one of renewal or of unresolved contradictions in British governance.(20)

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (10 each)
(a) Britain’s role in the War on Terror
(b) Lady Diana Spencer
(c) John Major’s foreign policy

 

Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet.(20x1=20)

(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.

1. What key document affirmed parliamentary supremacy after the Glorious Revolution?
(A) Magna Carta (B) Bill of Rights (C) Act of Settlement (D) None of these

2. Which dynasty came to power after the Glorious Revolution?
(A) Stuart (B) Tudor (C) Hanoverian (D) None of these

3. What was the primary cause of the Jacobite rebellions?
(A) Religion (B) Economics (C) Nationalism (D) None of these

4. Which event led to the American War of Independence?
(A) Slavery (B) Taxation (C) Trade (D) None of these

5. In which year did the Act of Union between England and Scotland occur?
(A) 1603 (B) 1707 (C) 1801 (D) None of these

6. Which religious movement emphasized personal piety and social reform?
(A) Puritanism (B) Anglicanism (C) Methodism (D) None of these

7. What was the main demand of the Chartist Movement?
(A) Women's suffrage (B) Universal male suffrage (C) Free trade (D) None of these

8. Which Prime Minister repealed the Corn Laws?
(A) Gladstone (B) Disraeli (C) Peel (D) None of these

9. Which monarch reigned during the Edwardian Era?
(A) Victoria (B) George VI (C) Edward VII (D) None of these

10. What was the dominant economic policy of the Victorian era?
(A) Protectionism (B) Free Trade (C) Socialism (D) None of these

11. Which British Prime Minister made the "Iron Curtain" speech famous after Winston Churchill
used the term?
(A) Clement Attlee (B) Harold Macmillan (C) Margaret Thatcher (D) None of these

12. What was the name of the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany?
(A) Containment (B) Deterrence (C) Appeasement (D) None of these

13. What was the name of the process by which former colonies gained independence?
(A) Imperialism (B) Nationalism (C) Decolonization (D) None of these

14. Which Prime Minister oversaw the privatization of many state-owned industries?
(A) Thatcher (B) Blair (C) John Major (D) None of these

15. Which political party came to power under Tony Blair?
(A) Conservative (B) Labour (C) Liberal Democrats (D) None of these

16. What was the name of the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940?
(A) Operation Overlord (B) Operation Dynamo (C) Operation Sea Lion (D) None of these

17. What was the name of the German bombing campaign against Britain during World War II?
(A) The Blitz (B) The Luftwaffe Offensive (C) Operation Barbarossa (D) None of these

18. What major economic crisis occurred in 2008 ?
(A) Great Depression (B) Financial Crisis (C) Oil Crisis (D) None of these

19. What major industrial action did Margaret Thatcher's government confront in 1984-85?
(A) The miners' strike (B) The dockworkers' strike (C) The train drivers' strike (D) None of these

20. What type of government did David Cameron form in 2010 after an inconclusive general election?
(A) A majority government (B) A coalition government (C) A minority government (D) None of these

 

Q. No. 2. Discuss the significance of Queen Anne's reign in shaping the course of the War
of Spanish Succession and its impact on the balance of power in Europe.(20)

Q. No. 3. Analyze the controversies surrounding the Act of Union 1801, focusing on the
differing perspectives of Irish and British politicians. Assess its impact on Irish
nationalism and the stability of the United Kingdom.(20)

Q. No. 4. Examine the evolution of party politics in Britain during the 19th century, focusing
on the rise of the Conservative and Liberal parties, and the changing relationship
between government, parliament, and the electorate.(20)

Q. No. 5. Compare and contrast the ideologies of Socialism and Liberalism in Britain during
the 19th century, examining their differing approaches to issues such as economic
inequality, social justice, and the role of the state.

 

Q. No. 6. How did the policies of New Labour under Tony Blair differ from those of
previous Labour governments? Was it a continuation of Thatcherism by other
means, or did it represent a distinct political project?(20)

Q. No. 7. How did the global financial crisis of 2008 impact British politics and society?
How did the responses of the Labour and Conservative governments differ, and
what were their long-term effects?(20)

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (10 each)
(a) Impact of French Revolution on British economy and society
(b) Methodist movement
(c) Reforms under Cameron Government

Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet.(20x1=20)

(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.

1. Who is the longest serving Britain Prime Minister?
(A) Robert Walpole (B) Margaret Thatcher (C) James Callaghan (D) None of these

2. The British colony of Singapore was established as a trading post along which important maritime route?
(A) Suez Canal (B) Strait of Malacca (C) Cape of Good Hope (D) None of these

3. The “Scramble for Africa” refers to the period of intense European colonial expansion in Africa during
the centuries of:
(A) 18th and 19th (B) 17th and 18th (C) 19th and 20th (D) None of these

4. Which of these British noble ranks is the highest?
(A) Marquess (B) Duke (C) Baron (D) None of these

5. The Treaty of Versilles was signed on:
(A) 21 June 1919 (B) 22 June 1919 (C) 28 June 1919 (D) None of these

6. How many Prime Ministers were there in Britain during the World War I?
(A) Two (B) Three (C) One (D) None of these

7. What adjective was commonly used to describe London in the 1960s?
(A) Samashing (B) Smart (C) Swinging (D) None of these

8. The Act of Union was passed between England and Scotland in:
(A) 1717 (B) 1707 (C) 1800 (D) None of these

9. Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
(A) Cullodena Newcomen (B) James Callaghan (C) Thomas Cuddodin (D) None of these

10. Which British Prime Minister sent troops to Iraq in 2003?
(A) John Micheal (B) Tony Blair (C) Johnny Carlos (D) None of these

11. The nationalization of the Bank of England happened in:
(A) 1945 (B) 1946 (C) 1846 (D) None of these

12. When was Elizabeth II coronated?
(A) 2nd June 1953

(B) 2nd June 1951

(C) 2nd June 1952

(D) None of these

13. Who was the British monarch during the American Revolutionary War?
(A) King George I (B) King George II (C) King George III (D) None of these

14. The British colonial policy of apartheid was implemented in which African country?
(A) Nigeria (B) South Africa (C) Niger (D) None of these

15. When was the battle of Waterloo happened?
(A) 18 June 1815 (B) 18 June 1915 (C) 18 June 1917 (D) None of these

16. Which one of these countries was not a part of the British Empire?
(A) Kenya (B) Spain (C) Australia (D) None of these

17. Which major conflict took place during the early Victorian period, often referred to as the “Great
Game”?
(A) The Boer War (B) Civil War (C) The Crimean War (D) None of these

18. The League of Augsburg was signed in:
(A) 20 December 1689 (B) 20 December 1680 (C) 20 December 1677 (D) None of these

19. Who is the longest reigning Hanoverian monarch?
(A) Edward I (B) Edward III (C) Edward II (D) None of these

20. King Edward VIII had announced his abduction from the Britain throne on:
(A) 14 December 1936 (B) 12 December 1936 (C) 11 December 1936 (D) None of these

 

Q. No. 2. How far did Robert Peel’s methods of governance differ from those of his
predecessors; viz a viz; Liverpool, Canning, and Wellington?(20)

Q. No. 3. Define “Irish Question”. Also, discuss the policy of Liberal party on the said issue
from 1886 to 1894.(20)

Q. No. 4. Describe the reasons due to which million people united in support of the Chartist
Movement in the mid-19th century for attaining the democratic rights for the
working classes.(20)

Q. No. 5. How did the Methodist Movement begin? Also, explain its salient features and
reasons of success.

 

Q. No. 6. Define the term “ Thatcherism”. Discuss Margaret Thatcher’s economic and educational
reforms and their impacts on people’s lives.(20)

Q. No. 7. How did World War II and the Cold War trigger the decolonization of the British
Empire?(20)

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any Two of the following: (10 each)
(a) Falkland War
(b) Reforms under David Cameron
(c) Creation of Common Wealth

Q. No. 2. How did the Glorious Revolution occur in Britain? What was its fallout at home
and abroad?(20)

Q. No. 3. “The English people got so much frightened by the developments in France that
there prevailed a sort of panic across the country”. Analyse the after-effects of the
French Revolution on England.(20)

Q. No. 4. Why did Britain initiate the Policy of Splendid Isolation? What is your personal
opinion whether it was a right step in right direction or proved detrimental?(20)

Q. No. 5. According to Rudyard Kipling, “however the world pretends to divide itself, there
are only two divisions in the world today --- human beings and Germans”. In the
light of this statement, was the British policy in the First World War justified or
not? Comment.

 

Q. No. 6. Produce an analytical essay on the causes, major developments, and aftermath of
the Second World War.(20)

Q. No. 7. “We will find those who did it, we will smoke them out of their holes, we will get
them running and we will bring them to justice”. In the context of this remark,
present a balanced critique about the War on Terror with special emphasis on the
role of Great Britain.(20)
Q. No. 8. How did the global financial crisis plunge Britain into recession in the
21st century and how did it respond?

 

Q. No. 2. The domestic of Gladstone was the climax of liberalism during the 19th century.
Discuss and analyze.(20)

Q. No. 3. “A glorious success until 1761 and then failure". Do you agree with this estimate of the
career of Chat Ham?(20)

Q. No. 4. Discuss the rise of Labour Party in Britain and enumerate the achievements of this
party.(20)

Q. No. 5. Estimate the influence of French Revolution on English Society and Political thought. (20)

 

Q. No. 6. Explain the genesis of Falkland war. How has it affected the Britain’s relationship with
Latin American countries?(20)

Q. No. 7. Discuss Winston Churchill as a statesman, warrior and a man of letters. (20)

Q. No. 8. Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each)
(a) Lord Kitchener
(b) Suez canal crisis
(c) Utilitarian

Q. No. 2. What are merits and demerits of Whig oligarchy? Critically examine the causes of the
downfall of Whig ascendancy.

Q. No. 3. Estimate the influence of French Revolution on English Society and Political thought.

Q. No. 4. Give a history of parliamentary Reforms between 1832 A.D to 1928 A.D. Also
critically examine how England became a politically democratic country?

Q. No. 5. “Peel was the most liberal of conservatives and most conservative of liberals”.
Examine the statement critically.

Q. No. 6. What do you know about the Middle East and Suez Canal crisis? Also explain why did
England withdraw from Palestine and Suez Canal? Discuss.

Q. No. 7. What do you know about the League of Nations? Explain the work of the league. What
were the causes of the failure of the League of Nations?

Q. No. 8. What were the causes of Falkland War? In what way it has affected the Britain’s
relationship between Latin American countries?

 

Q. No. 2. What was so glorious about the Glorious Revolution? Discuss its significance in the
British History.(20)

Q. No. 3. What was the political and constitutional significance of the Hanorerian succession in
England?(20)

Q. No. 4. Explain the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution and discuss how did it affect
the social, political, economic and cultural life of the English people?(20)

Q. No. 5. The Reform Act of 1832 made possible the series of political and administrative
reforms that laid the foundation of modern Britain. Discuss.

 

Q. No. 6. How successfully did the Labour government of 1945-51 tackle the economic and
social problems of Post-World War II in Britain?(20)

Q. No. 7. What were the motives behind the Britain’s move to decolonisation after 1945? Also
explain why and how did the British leave India in 1947?(20)

Q. No. 8. Explain why John Major and the Conservatives won the general election of 1992 but
lost the election of 1997?

Q. No. 2. What did lead to the occurrence of Ultra-degree of mega development towards
the close of 17th century A.D. in Britain known as “Glorious Revolution”?(20)

Q. No. 3. “The 18th century A.D. witnessed the Emergence, Rise and Growth of the two
Movements (Agrarian and Industrial) which revolutionised the lives of the
English people in particular and later on, of the world in general.” Comment on
the statement.(20)

Q. No. 4. Shed ample light on the Interior as well as Exterior policy of Sir Robert Peel as
British Premier with particular emphasis on Irish issue.(20)

Q. No. 5. What measures were taken for the Democratisation of British Parliament round
the decades?

 

Q. No. 6. How Britain put a halt to “The policy of Splendid Isolation”? What were its
positive and negative aspects?(20)

Q. No. 7. Why it is believed by certain circles that after Decolonisation, Britain has been
subservient to US-Line of Action during Cold War and thereafter down to 9/11
and subsequent years? Do you agree or not? Argue.(20)

Q. No. 8. Write short Notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each)
(a) Sir Winston Churchil
(b) Britain’s role in EU
(c) Lady Diana

 

 

Q.No.2. What were the merits and demerits of the Whig rule? What led to the downfall of
Whig ascendancy? Analyze comprehensively.(20)

Q.No.3. Industrial Revolution drastically changed methods of production in England.
How did it affect the Social, Economic, Political and Cultural life of the English
people?(20)

Q.No.4. Give a comprehensive account of chartist movement. Why did it fail? Explain
and Analyse.(20)

Q.No.5. “Gladstone’s domestic policy was the climax of liberalism”. Discuss it
comprehensively.

 

Q.No.6. Explain the Eastern Question and critically analyse the attitude of England
towards this question from 1820 to 1913.(20)

Q.No.7. What do you understand by British Commonwealth of Nations and how it
developed? How does it differ from the term British Empire?(20)

Q.No.8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Brexist for England? Analyse
with arguments.(20)

Q. No. 2. What measures were adopted by England to check the influence of the French
Revolution of 1789 on England?(20)

Q. No. 3. Analyze critically the Reform Act of 1832. (20)

Q. No. 4. “Lord Palmerston was more successful as Foreign Minister than as Prime
Minister” Critically Analyze.(20)

Q. No. 5. Explain the Policy of Disraeli With special reference to peace with Honour. (20)

 

Q. No. 6. “Margarte Thatcher is judged to be best post war Prime Minister of England”.
Discuss.(20)

Q. No. 7. Discuss the main features of the foreign policy of David Cameron with special
reference to Middle East.(20)

Q. No. 8. Writer Short Notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each)
(a) Second World War
(b) Treaty of Berlin
(c) Fabianism