History Paper-1 [Year: 2021]

Q1 Write about any three of the following:
(a) Factors making India the richest country in the world in ancient times
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(b) Dravidian Culture SHOW ANSWER
(c) Great Bath SHOW ANSWER
(d) Rigveda SHOW ANSWER
Q2 'Monarchy was not the only form of government known in ancient India.'Comment. SHOW ANSWER
Q3 "The adventurous spirit of the Indians carried them even as far as the North Sea, while their Caravans travelled from one end of Asia to the other." Discuss India's foreign trade in ancient India in the light of the above. SHOW ANSWER
Q4 "Harshavardhan became the patron of Hiuen Tsang, who is lavish in his praises of the great emperor." Elaborate. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Write about any three of the following:
(a) Khinjinga and khinjali
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(b) Khusrav Shah SHOW ANSWER
(c) Alberuni SHOW ANSWER
(d) Adi Shankaracharya SHOW ANSWER
Q6 The "tripartite struggle" was the most important factor in the political history of India. Discuss. SHOW ANSWER
Q7 Hemu emerged as a powerful force, that challenged Mughal's rule in North India. Explain the above statement. SHOW ANSWER
Q8 What was the significance of "Khalsa" in the then prevailing political conditions of India? SHOW ANSWER