History Paper-1 [Year: 2018]

Q1 Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Ascertain the value of the accounts of foreign travellers in constructing ancient Indian History. SHOW ANSWER

(b) Throw light on the religious faith of the people of Indus Civilisation. SHOW ANSWER

(c) Narrate the main teachings of Buddha. SHOW ANSWER

(d) Give a brief note on Ashok's inscriptions. SHOW ANSWER

Q2 Evaluate the significance of the Gupta Age. SHOW ANSWER

Q3 Write an essay on the social and religious features of the later Vedic Civilisation. SHOW ANSWER

Q4 Explain the achievements of Kharavela. SHOW ANSWER

Q5 Write any three of the following in not more than 200 words each:
(a) Write a note on Arab Conquest of Sindh. SHOW ANSWER

(b) Bhakti Movement has been treated as a famous historical event in medieval times. Discuss. SHOW ANSWER

(c) Give an account of Alauddin Khilji's economic policy. SHOW ANSWER

(d) The Ganga age of Odisha is a glorious age in History. Discuss. SHOW ANSWER

Q6 Muhammad bin Tughluq is one of the controversial rulers of medieval history. Examine. SHOW ANSWER

Q7 Akbar is famous in History for his liberal religious policy. Discuss. SHOW ANSWER

Q8 What were the contributions of Shivaji in establishing an independent Maratha Kingdom? SHOW ANSWER