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
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(b) Vedanga SHOW ANSWER
(c) King Simuka SHOW ANSWER
(d) Aryabhatt SHOW ANSWER
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. SHOW ANSWER
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. SHOW ANSWER
Q4 "It is in the domain of sculpture that the Gupta period witnessed highest development of art in India". Discuss. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Write about any three of the following in about 200 words each:
(a) The Karas of Orissa
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(b) Gurunanak SHOW ANSWER
(c) North Indian style of architecture in temples at Bhubaneshwar SHOW ANSWER
(d) Battle of Takkolam SHOW ANSWER
Q6 Account for the causes and consequences of Sultan Mahmud's invasions on India. SHOW ANSWER
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. SHOW ANSWER
Q8 Bring out the salient features of the rule of Suryavamshi Gajapatis. SHOW ANSWER