China and Japan April 2005 PU Chandigarh

M. A. Part – I
Paper - III & IV, Opt. (ii)
China and Japan 1800-1965
Time allowed: Three Hours
Maximum marks: 100
Note: (i) Attempt four questions, selecting one question from each unit.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

Unit – I
I. Discuss the causes and consequences of the first opium war. 15, 10
II. Explain the causes and nature of the Boxer movement. Why did it fail? 10, 10, 5

Unit – II
III. Discuss the three principles of Sun Yat Sen. Also asses his contribution the Chinese revolution of 1911. 15, 10
IV. Discuss the major land reforms and agricultrual development in China from 1948 to 1965. 13, 12

Unit – III
V. Discuss the polity and economy of Japan in the early 19th century. 15, 10
VI. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Russo-Japanese war (1804-5). 15, 10

Unit – IV
VII. Discuss critically the Japanese role in the first world war. 20
VIII. Write a critical note on the Manchurian crisis. 20