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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME

Term-End Examination
06796 June, 2015

ELECTIVE COURSE : HISTORY

EHI-02 : INDIA : EARLIEST TIMES TO
8th CENTURY A.D.

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : This question paper has three sections. The

students have to attempt any two questions in
about 500 words each from Section I, any
four questions in about 250 words each from
Section II and any two short notes in about
100 words each from Section III. The marks are
mentioned against each question.

SECTION I

1. Give an account of the formation of regions in

early India. 20

2. Analyse the nature of society and economy in the

Later Vedic period. 20

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 3. Explain the factors which led to the rise of
Buddhism. Discuss its organization and
teachings. 20

4. Discuss the main features of Ashoka's policy of

"Dhamma". What are the views of various
historians regarding "Dhamma" ? 20

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 SECTION II

5. Discuss the material characteristics of Harappan

Civilization. 12

6. What were the chief characteristics of Gandhara

and Mathura schools of art ? 12

7. Analyse the nature of early state formation in

South India (Tamilham). 12

8. What were the main features of internal trade

network which developed between 200 B.C. to
300 A.D.? 12

9. Explain the process of the emergence of agrarian

settlements in Peninsular India between
200 B.C. — 300 A.D. What were their main
characteristics ? 12

10. Trace the rise and consolidation of Gupta empire

between the 4th century A.D. — 6th century A.D. 12

11. Give an account of the emergence of regional

powers in North India between 6th century A.D.
to 7th century A.D. 12

12. Assess the nature of society between

300 A.D. — 700 A.D. 12

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13. Write short notes on any two of the following in

about 100 words each : 6+6=12
(a) Painted Grey Ware
(b) Kushanas
(c) Rock-cut Architecture
(d) Bhakti Movement in South India

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