1. Write an essay on the nature of the uprising of 1857.  20
2. Analyse the circumstances in which nationalism emerged as a major factor in the political life of India in the second half of the nineteenth century. 40

1. Discuss the character of the peasant movements in the second half of the 19th century. 40
2. Write a note on Quit India Movement. 40 

1. Discuss the salient features of 'Constructive Swadeshi' in the context of Swadeshi movement in Bengal. 20
2. Write an essay on the peasant uprisings in pre-1857 Bengal. 20

1.What led to the partition of India ? 40

1. Do you agree that the partition of India in 1947 could be avoided ? 20
2. How would you explain the peasant and working class movements in India in the period between the two world wars ? 40

1. To what extent India's first war of independence in 1857 was result of popular discontent against the British rule ? How would you explain the features of the movement ? 20+20=40

1.Write an account of the character of the Revolt of 1857 with special Emphasis on recent.   40