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European History, Paper I

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 questions
This paper European History · all yearsQ. 2 · What was the 'Continental System'…Q. 3 · The Vienna settlement of 1815…Q. 4 · 'Eighteen years of neglect at…Q. 5 · What were the greatest obstacles…Q. 6 · 'The Tsar believed that God…Q. 7 · Explain the principal causes and…Q. 8 · Write short notes on any…With this paperPart-I MCQs20← 20122013 →
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Part II

Q. 2

What was the 'Continental System' and why did Napoleon try to enforce it after 1806? Why did he fail?

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Q. 3

The Vienna settlement of 1815 was dictated throughout by consideration of power politics'. Examine this view comprehensively.

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Q. 4

'Eighteen years of neglect at home and obedience to Britain abroad'. Explain this comment on the reign of Louis Philippe.

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Q. 5

What were the greatest obstacles in the way of German Unification from 1815 to 1848? Give your analysis.

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Q. 6

'The Tsar believed that God had given them the duty to rule Russia without challenge or opposition.' How was this belief put into effect by Nicholas-I and Alexander-II?

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Q. 7

Explain the principal causes and results of the Crimean War.

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Q. 8

Write short notes on any TWO of the following:-

  1. (a)Foreign policy of Bismarck [10]
  2. (b)Causes of First World War [10]
  3. (c)New Imperialism [10]
  4. (d)Metternich and problems of Habsburg Monarchy (1815-1848) [10]
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