BA Degree History 2011 question paper
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
B.A. I Year (Reg/CDE(New)/OUS) Examination, March/April, 2011
HISTORY
PAPER-I
History and Culture of India Up to 1526 A.D.
[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]
PART – A
Note: (i) Answer any five of the following: (5×8 = 40)
(ii) Each answer should not exceed 50 lines.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
- Religion of Harappan Civilization.
- Principles of Jainism.
- Effects of Alexander’s Invasion.
- Pulakesin – II
- Architecture of Pallavas.
- Cultural contribution of Harshavardhana
PART-B
Note: (i) Answer any four questions. (4×15 = 60)
(ii) Each answer should not exceed 125 lines.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
- Analyse the influence of geographical factors on Indian History.
- Describe the social, economic and religious life of the Aryans in the Vedic Age.
- Analyse the aspects of Asoka’s Dhamma.
- Describe the salient features of Gupta’s administration.