Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
Paper: British History
PART-2 (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION . (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q1. 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.
Q2. Analyze the controversies surrounding the Act of the 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.
Q3. 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.
Q4. 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 state’s role.
SECTION-B
Q5. 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?
Q6. 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?
Q7. Write short notes on any Two of the following:
impact of the French Revolution on the British economy and society
