Alagappa University History of Russia B.A History 2009 Question Paper

Exam Paper of Alagappa University
Distance Education
B.A. History May 2009
History of Russia From 1800 to 1970 A.D. Question Paper
Time : 3 hours.
Maximum : 100 Marks.
Attachment Type : Text

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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2009.
History
HISTORY OF RUSSIA FROM 1800 TO 1970 A.D.
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the Foreign Policy of Nicholas I.
2. Examine the economic reforms of Alexander III.
3. Evaluate the reforms of Alexander I.
4. Discuss the importance of October Manifesto.
5. Explain the impact of Marxism of Russia.
6. Sketch the early career and the achievements of Khrushev.
7. Bring out the nature of Indo-Soviet Relations.
8. What were the factors that led to the disintegration of Russia?

SECTION B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Examine the causes for the unrest in the Russian Society during the period of Alexander II.
10. Explain in detail the causes and the results of the Russian Revolution of 1917.
11. Give an account of the Socio-Cultural conditions of Russia in the beginning of 20th Century.
12. Critically examine the New Economic Policy of Lenin.
13. Estimate the legacy of Stalin to Russia.
14. Explain the role of Russia in the II World War.
15. Bring out the reforms of Brezhenev.

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