BHIC-131 HISTORY OF INDIA FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO c.300 C.E. in English Solved Question Paper December 2023

BHIC-131 HISTORY OF INDIA FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO c.300 C.E. in English Solved Question Paper December 2023

HISTORY OF INDIA FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO c.300 C.E.
Course Code: BHIC-131

Section—I
1. What are the basic physiographic divisions of
India ? How has geography influenced Indian
history ? 20
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2. Discuss the geographical spread of Harappan
Civilisation. What are its material
characteristics ? Discuss with reference to
Harappa and Mohenjodaro. 20
3. What are the salient features of early Vedic
economy and society ? 20
4. Answer any two of the following in 200 words
each : 10+10
(i) Neolithic cultures of India
(ii) Megalithic culture
(iii) Iron technology and its impact
(iv) Mahavira
Section—II
5. What were the reasons for the rise of Buddhism
in the sixth century B. C. E. ? 20
6. Discuss the salient features of Mauryan
administration. 20
7. Write an essay on the evolution of political
society in early Tamilaham. 20
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P. T. O.
8. Answer any two of the following in 200 words
each : 10+10
(i) Indo-Greeks
(ii) Megasthenes’ Indica
(iii) Tinai concept
(iv) Roman coins