History Paper-1 [Year: 2015]

Q1 Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Throw light on the major literary sources of early Indian History. SHOW ANSWER

(b) Analyze the significance of the Kalinga War. SHOW ANSWER

(c) What are the significant teachings of Mahavir? How are they important? SHOW ANSWER

(d) Write a descriptive note on the inscription 'Prayag Prashasti. SHOW ANSWER

Q2 Trace the growth of literature, science and technology during Gupta Period. SHOW ANSWER

Q3 How willyou evaluate the nature of Mauryan State? SHOW ANSWER

Q4 Indicate the specific features of the Indus Civilization and the causes of its decline. SHOW ANSWER

Q5 Write about any three of the following topics in not more than 200 words:
(a) Contribution of Kalhan as a historian SHOW ANSWER

(b) Village Communities in the South SHOW ANSWER

(c) Dara Shukoh SHOW ANSWER

(d) Styles of temple architecture during 750- 1200 SHOW ANSWER

Q6 Analyze the nature of Ghorian invasions and its consequences on history of india. SHOW ANSWER

Q7 Discuss the political, social, cultural importance of the Vijayanagar Empire. SHOW ANSWER

Q8 (a) Write about the rise of Shivaji and its implications for the Mughals in India. SHOW ANSWER

(b) How will you explain the Cult of Jagannath? SHOW ANSWER