History Paper-1 [Year: 2023]
Q1
What do you understand by 'references to historical events and traditions' as sources of history available in different branches of secular and religious literature?
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Q2
Explain the significance of 19th century scholarship (both European and Indian) in helping the reconstruction of Indian history- specially referring to archaeological evidence.
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Q3
'Seals may be reckoned among the most valuable finds at Mohenjo-daro.'Elaborate the above statement in the context of the religious world view of the people of Indus Valley Civilization.
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Q4
What kind of gender relationship prevailed in the early Aryan society? Provide a glimpse.
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Q5
Define the extent of Mauryan empire on the basis of the Rock and Pillar Edicts of Ashoka.
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Q9
"Samudragupta is one of the greatest millitary geniuses that India has ever produced." Comment.
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Q10
In what sense do the Kannauj and Prayag religious assemblies (643 CE) reflect the inclusive spirit of traditional dharma of India?
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Q11
Indicate the economic life with reference to the kind of descriptions available about the wealth and luxury in ancient India.
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Q12
Why is Asvaghosha ranked amongst the greatest writers associated with the Buddhist Sanskrit literature?
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Q15
How would you communicate about the economic, social and cultural consequences of the Muslim conquest of North India after the Ghorian invasions?
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Q16
Bring to light the conditions of peasantry and famines after the advent of Europeans in India.
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