(1) T(1st Sm.

)-History-H/CC-1/CBCS

2020
HISTORY — HONOURS
Paper : CC-1
Full Marks : 65
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words
as far as practicable.

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1. Answer the following questions : 1×15

(a) Who composed the Allahabad Prasasti?
(b) Name one ‘Charita’ literature.
(c) Mention the name of a Mesolithic site in ancient India where cave paintings were found.
(d) Mention the name of one metal used in the Harappan civilization.
(e) Where was the Great Bath of the Harappan Civilization located?
(f) Into how many parts are the Vedas divided?
(g) Mention the name of a woman scholar who composed ‘hymns’ during the Vedic age.
(h) In how many varnas was the Vedic society divided?
(i) Where was Gautama Buddha born?
(j) Where did Gautama Buddha preach his first sermon?
(k) Name the sacred book of the Jains.
(l) Which state among Sixteen Mahajanapadas was successful in founding an empire?
(m) Name the capital city of the Gandhara.
(n) Who was the founder of the Magadhan empire?
(o) Who was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty?
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2. Answer any four questions (250 words) : 5×4

(a) Discuss the importance of coins as a source of ancient Indian history.
(b) Write a note on Kautilya’s ‘Arthasastra’.
(c) Write a note on Megalith.
(d) What are the salient features of the Mesolithic age in India?
(e) Write a note on Harappan town planning.
(f) What were the main features of the Sabha and Samiti?
(g) What is Ashtangika Marga?
(h) Write a short note on the Ajivika religion.

3. Answer any three questions (500 words) : 10×3

(a) Discuss the importance of indigenous literature as a source of ancient Indian history.
(b) Write a note on Mesolithic Rock Art.
(c) Discuss the economic aspect of the Harappan culture with special reference to its industry and
external trade.
(d) Discuss the socio-economic life of the Rig Vedic period.
(e) Write a note on the Sixteen Mahajanapadas.
(f) What are the socio-economic factors behind the rise of the Protestant movement in India?