Question

Arrange the following historical milestones in the evolution of human rights and constitutional order in their correct ascending chronological sequence:
• The Bill of Rights (England)
• The Magna Carta
• The Glorious Revolution
• The Petition of Right

• A. \( 2 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 1 \)
• B. \( 4 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 3 \)
• C. \( 2 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 3 \)
• D. \( 1 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 4 \)

Hint:

When sorting English constitutional history, remember that the Magna Carta is always the earliest foundational anchor point (13th Century), while the Bill of Rights finalized the transition to a constitutional monarchy at the tail end of the 17th Century.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Chronological ordering questions form a cornerstone of the CUET humanities template. Correctly placing structural changes requires pinpointing the exact historical timeline for each event.

Step 1: Identify the precise execution year for each constitutional milestone.
• The Magna Carta: Signed in the year 1215 by King John, establishing the principle that everyone is subject to the law.
• The Petition of Right: Passed in the year 1628 by the Parliament of England as a statement of civil liberties.
• The Glorious Revolution: Occurred between 1688–1689, resulting in the overthrow of King James II.
• The Bill of Rights (England): Enacted in late 1689, setting absolute limits on the powers of the monarch.

Step 2: Assemble the chronological sequence. Arranging the years sequentially from earliest to latest: 1215 (\(2\)) \(\rightarrow\) 1628 (\(4\)) \(\rightarrow\) 1688 (\(3\)) \(\rightarrow\) 1689 (\(1\)). This maps to the pattern: \[ 2 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 1 \]