History Paper-1 [Year: 2020]
Q1
Write about any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Sanskrit and Tamil literature as a source of history for South India SHOW ANSWER
(a) Sanskrit and Tamil literature as a source of history for South India SHOW ANSWER
(b) Vedanga
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(c) King Simuka
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(d) Aryabhatt
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Q2
It is established now that the epoch-making discovery in 1922-23 AD at Mohanjodaro pushed the antiquity of Indian civilization back to 3000 ВС.Discuss.
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Q3
Throw light. on the 16 important States (as revealed in the contemporary Indian Literature) and their inter-relationship around the time of Alexander's invasion on India.
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Q4
"It is in the domain of sculpture that the Gupta period witnessed highest development of art in India". Discuss.
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Q5
Write about any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) The Karas of Orissa SHOW ANSWER
(a) The Karas of Orissa SHOW ANSWER
(b) Gurunanak
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(c) North Indian style of architecture in temples at Bhubaneshwar
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(d) Battle of Takkolam
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Q7
What do you understand by the word 'Hindvi Swaraj'? Throw light on the career and achievements of Shivaji in the light of the above.
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