BA Degree History 2011 question paper

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.

1. Religion of Harappan Civilization.
2. Principles of Jainism.
3.   Effects of Alexander’s Invasion.
4. Pulakesin – II
5. Architecture of Pallavas.
6. 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.

9. Analyse the influence of geographical factors on Indian History.
10. Describe the social, economic and religious life of the Aryans in the Vedic Age.
11. Analyse the aspects of Asoka’s Dhamma.
12. Describe the salient features of Gupta’s administration.