History Paper-1 [Year: 2016]
Q1
Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Throw light on the non-literary sources of early Indian History. SHOW ANSWER
(a) Throw light on the non-literary sources of early Indian History. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Figure out the details about the pastoral communities and their role during the early period of Indian History.
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(c) What do you know about the non-monarchical communities of Northern India at the time of Buddha.
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(d) Analyse the message of Lord Buddha and the two sects of Mahayaan and Hinayaan.
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Q2
Assess the contribution of Sungas in the field of politics, society, religion, literature and art.
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Q3
Throw light on the circumstances at the time of Huna/Hun invasion over India and its impact for history of India.
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Q4
Discuss the significance of Hathigumpha Inscription as a source of history of Odisha.
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Q5
Write about any three of the following topics in not more than 200 words:
(a) What do you know about Shankaracharya's Vedanta. SHOW ANSWER
(a) What do you know about Shankaracharya's Vedanta. SHOW ANSWER
(b) Introduce Alberuni and his picture of Indian science and civilization.
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(c) Write about the caste and slavery under the Sultanate.
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(d) Make an assessment of Sher Shah's administration.
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Q6
Make an estimate of any two provincial dynasties during 15th and early 16th centuries, examining their contribution.
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Q7
Give an outline of the 17th Century important Indian Towns, Trade and Commerce with Europe.
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