History Paper-1 [Year: 2019]

Q1 Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) The non-literary sources of knowing the ancient history of India
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(b) 'Tree Worship' in Indus Valley Civilization SHOW ANSWER
(c) The Hathigumpha Rock Inscription SHOW ANSWER
(d) Parshvnath SHOW ANSWER
Q2 Discuss the 'Chandragupta-Chanakya Strategy' for winning over Nandas and paving way for the establishment of a strong state. SHOW ANSWER
Q3 How does the 'Allahabad Pillar Inscription' help us to identify the details of Gupta rulers? SHOW ANSWER
Q4 Throw light on the specific features of Naga Dynasty as revealed through its sources. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Write about any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) Cult of Jagannath
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(b) Maritime commerce and naval activities of Cholas SHOW ANSWER
(c) Tripartite Struggle for Supremacy SHOW ANSWER
(d) Rajtarangini SHOW ANSWER
Q6 Make a comparative assessment of the personality and outstanding contribution of Dara Shikoh. SHOW ANSWER
Q7 Discuss Alberuni's study of Indian Science and Civilization. SHOW ANSWER
Q8 Evaluate the significance of Vijay Nagar Empire in the history of medieval India. SHOW ANSWER