Answers of some general Queries
regarding opting British History.
By: Tasawar Bosal
Assistant Director Anti-Corruption
This
post may be highly helpful regarding deciding whether to opt British history or
not. First of all let me give you a brief sketch of this subject. British
History is a very interesting subject and is full of knowledge as this is the
history of that nation that ruled this world for centuries in the modern times.
And the history of this nation actually makes us abreast with the evolution of
modern humanity over the period of past 4 centuries. As well as my personal
opinion is concerned, this is the subject out of all subject which I opted at
my time of CSS which really made me learn a lot in real sense.
Here,
I am going to answer few of the questions which are usually in the minds of
Aspirants regarding British History.
What
are the positives of this subject?
First
of all it is a stable subject in terms of scores. If it does not give 75% plus marks,
it won't restrict you fewer than 50% either. With a better preparation, having
good aptitude of history, one could cross 150 in it when it used to be of 200 marks.
Even now when it is a 100 marks subject, one can cross 70. The better thing
about this subject is that, if one does not catch the moon of 70+ marks, at
least one falls in the stars of 60-70 marks, obviously depending upon one's
preparation and aptitude.
Another
good thing about this subject is that its MCQs keep on getting repeated. Therefore,
if one prepares MCQs from past ten years papers, one is in quite better
position to cross-18/20 in MCQs portion. I have solved the MCQs of
the past papers of this subject since 2000 on CSS Forum. Here, I provide the
link for that thread. They can be of good help in this regard.
Another
good thing about this subject is that it is very interesting and full of knowledge.
This particular aspect keeps one's interest in this subject intact and one does
not get bored while studying. This is a very important thing about it. Unless a
subject catches the attention, it gets tough to spend time with that.
What are the negatives about this subject?
Well
I personally feel that there are no negative things about this subject. However,
the only thing one can say is that after the subject has been made a 100 marks
subject without reducing the syllabus, one would be investing
good amount of energy in its preparation. But still, it requires less time than
many of 100 marks subjects. Secondly, few rare people do not have
aptitude for any history subjects. Such fellows need to abstain from
opting it. But still in any case, I would always have gone for this subject.
Which books should be consulted for B. H
Preparing
from two books which I am going to mention below is considered sufficient for a
convincing preparation of this subject. However, few aspirants also take help
from a third book by Southgate.
British history by
P. C Thomas (A very good book which covers paper one very convincingly.
British History by
Norman Lowe. This book is particularly consulted for Paper B of British history.
British history by Southgate.
This book is used by few aspirants for even better preparation. But first two
usually are felt sufficient.
The Golden Tip:
Now
days, a book is in market by Dr. Waheed Asghar PAS. I believe this book has
been written taking notes and material from all the books
mentioned above and this single book may be sufficient for a better
preparation.
How much
time is required for the preparation of British history?
Well
this subject can be prepared in a month. However, for a better and convincing
preparation this subject requires at least one and half month. Though it is a
very interesting subject, yet any history subject requires times for its
preparation and the best thing about it is that, this investment of time is
worth it.
Is there any need of consulting some teacher or academy for the
preparation of this subject?
The
answer to this question is, YES.
Despite
the fact that one may have the aptitude for this subject, one is better to
consult some teacher who particularly has the experience regarding CSS British
History, it syllabus, trends and its examination pattern. Seeking the guidance
from some senior also prove helpful. However, having it studied from a
proper teacher makes the real difference.
Will it remain a scoring subject in the coming years?
Though
CSS is most uncertain and unpredictable exam and nothing could be guessed about
it, yet keeping in view its past record, one can say that it is most likely to
remain stable subject and won’t at least ditch the aspirants. Therefore, one
can term it stable and safe subject.
I
hope I have answered to all of the questions which usually come in the mind of CSS
aspirants regarding this subject . .
Best of Luck
Tasawar Bosal
Assistant Director
Anti- Corruption
Ex- Assistant
Director Civil Defense
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