W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper History.

W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper History PAPER I

GROUP- A.Continue Reading W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper History.

Answer any three questions

1. ‘The  nineteenth century in  India  is a period of social and cultural renaissance ? Discuss.

2. Was there a popular upsurge in India after the Second World War ? What was its impact on the transfer of power ?

3. Assess the importance of literary sources for reconstructing the history of ancient India.

4. Account for the decline and downfall of the Gupta Empire.

5. Analyse the historical back ground and principal features of the Bhakti movement.

6. How did the Rajput policy of the Mughal Emperors evolve till the end of Aurangzeb’s reign ?

Group – B

Answer any two questions.

7. Critically analyse Gandhi’s rise to power in national politics in India after his return from South Africa.

8. How do you analyse the factors that led to the downfall of the Mauryan empire not very long after Ashoka ?

9. To what extent did the agrarian crisis weaken the Mughal empire ?

10. What was the significance of Civil Disobedience Movement in Indian politics ?

W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper History PAPER II

GROUP- A

Answer any three questions

1. To what extent Germany was responsible for the outbreak of the World War I ?

2. What is Renaissance ? What were its causes ?

3. Why did the overseas expansion at the beginning of the 16th century become a concern of the European powers ? What was its social and economic impact ?

4. What was the system of Metternich ? Why did it fail ?

5. Was Alexander II really a ‘Tsar the Liberator’ ?

Group – B

Answer any two questions.

6. Who was responsible for the World War II ?

7. In how many ways was the English Revolution of 1688 glorious ?

8. Explain the issues involved in the American Civil War of 1860.

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