Alagappa University 2008 B.A History OF RUSSIA (FROM 1800 TO 1970 AD) - Question Paper

part A — (5 ? eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1.Write a short note on the relations ranging from France and Russia during the time of Alexander
2.Briefly mention the foreign policy of Nicholas I.
3.Mention the causes leading to the abolition of serfdom during the time of Alexander II.
4.Write about the Revolution of 1905.
5.Bring out the important causes for the Russian Revolution of 1917.
6.Explain the new Economic Policy of Lenin.
7.Trace the aims and achievements of the 1st 5 Year Plan of Russia.
8.Explain the role of Russia in the 2nd World War.

part B — (4 ? 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

9.Describe the internal and external policies of Alexander I.
10.Assess the causes and the outcomes of the Crimean War.
11.Explain the Foreign Policy of Alexander II.
12.Trace the social and cultural conditions of Russia in the beginning of the 20th century.
13.Critically analyse the causes and outcomes of Russian Revolution of 1917.
14.Evaluate the rule of Joseph Stalin.
15.Bring out Indo-Russian Relations since 1947.

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