BHIC-101 HISTORY OF INDIA – I in English Solved Question Paper December 2023

BHIC-101 HISTORY OF INDIA – I in English Solved Question Paper December 2023

HISTORY OF INDIA – I
Course Code: BHIC-101

Section—I

1. Discuss the importance of archaeological
sources for the reconstruction of ancient Indian
history. 20

2. How would you define the term ‘Neolithic’ ?
Discuss in detail the concept of Neolithic
Revolution. 20
3. Discuss the changes in the economy, polity and
society during the later Vedic period. 20
4. Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Importance of Foreign accounts in Ancient
Indian History
(b) Harappan economy
(c) Ajivikas
(d) 16 Mahajanapadas
Section—II

5. Discuss Alexander’s invasion of India. 20
6. What are the main features of Mauryan
administration ? 20
7. What is the significance of gender studies ?
Write a detailed note on the position of women
in ancient India. 20

8. Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Material reasons for the rise of Buddhism
and Jainism in the 6th C. BCE.
(b) Emergence of Iron
(c) Six systems of Indian philosophy
(d) Hydrology in ancient India.