Theory Of History And Methods Of Research M.Phil Model Question Papers : alagappauniversity.ac.in

Name of the University : Alagappa University
Degree : M.Phil
Department : History
Subject Code/Name : Theory Of History And Methods Of Research
Document Type : Model Question Papers
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Theory Of History :

1.‘History is philosophy drama from examples’ – Explain.
2.Trace the nature of history.
3.Describe the relations between history and politics.

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4.State the significance of Bibliography.
5.Mention the values of history.
6.What are the uses of index-
7.Write a note on literary sources.
8.Why is appendix essential in a thesis-
9.Explain the meaning and definitions of history.
10.‘Geography and Chronology are the TWO eyes of History’
11.‘History is both science and art’ – Comment.
12.Critically comment on Spangle’s cyclic theory of history.
13.What is objectivity in historical writing-
14.Write the significance of Foot notes –
15.Sketch the different stages on the preparation of a thesis.

Freedom Struggle In India, 1800 – 1947 A.D : (Upto 2006 batch)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Part A :
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Examine the causes and results of the Vellore Mutiny of 1806.
2. Write a note on Swami Vivekanand.
3. Point out the objectives of Indian National Congress.
4. What led to the rise of extremism in the Indian National Congress?
5. Give an account of Swadeshi Movement.
6. Enumerate the factors that led to the formation of Muslim League.
7. Explain the importance of Dandi March.
8. Evaluate the role of Indian National Army in the struggle for Indian Independence.

Part B :
Answer any FOUR questions in essay form.
9. Justify the South Indian Rebellion as the first war of independence.
10. Explain the factors that led to religious reform movement in India.
11. Examine the role played by Gopalakrishna Gokale in the struggle for Indian Independence.
12. Trace the circumstances leading to the Partition of Bengal in 1905.
13. Assess the importance and provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919.
14. Evaluate the Gandhian approach in the Indian struggle for freedom.
15. Elucidate the factors leading to the Partition of India in 1947.

M.Phil. Degree Examination, May 2008 :
History :
India Since 1947 : (Upto 2006 Batch)
Time : Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Part A :
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a note on Sardar Vallabai Patel as the ‘‘Integrator of Modern India’’?
2. Examine the various principles adopted by the states re-organization commission.
3. Examine the role of the ‘‘Drafting Committee’’ in the making of the Indian Constitution.
4. Write a note on the provisions contained in the ‘‘Tashkent Declaration’’ of 1966?
5. Explain the various peace agreements concluded by Rajiv Gandhi and evaluate their significance.
6. Outline the nuclear policies and programmes of the Republican India.
7. What part India has played within the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation (SAARC)?
8. Describe the chapter on the ‘‘Directive principles of state policy’’ (DPSP) as embodied in the Indian constitution.

Part B :
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the ‘‘Chief – Architect of Modern India’’.
10. Explain the impact of India’s Foreign Policy on its neighbours.
11. Explain the various factors that led to the proclamation of emergency and critically evaluate it.
12. Examine the various pros and cons of large scale industries and mechanisation of agriculture in the Indian context.
13. Explain the part played by the press in the strengthening of the Indian Democracy.
14. Sketch the powers and functions of the Indian President.
15. Briefly explain the various legislative measures enacted by the parliament to modernize and liberalize the Indian Social System.

Physics :
Research Methodology & Programming :
1. (a) Explain the role of the supervisor in identifying the research problem.
(b)Elaborate the points to be taken care of by the researcher in solving the research problem.
2. (a)Explain Newton-Raphson method and obtain the formula.
(b)Find the root of the equation to three decimal places using Newton-Raphson method.
3. (a)Derive Simpson’s three-eighth’s rule using Newton-Gregory forward formula.
(b)Evaluate the integral using the Simpson’s rule.