Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.A
Department : History
Subject Code/Name : HI03 History of India 1200 A.D. to 1740 A.D
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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History of India :
B. A.-10 (Bachelor of Art) Examination – 2012
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 60
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Note : The Question paper is divided into three section A, B, and C. Attempt Questions of each section according to given instructions.
Section – A
(Long Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer Any Two Questions Each Question Carries 15 Marks.
1. Critically examine the literary sources of Indian history during the sultanate period.
2. Describe the land revenue system of Mughal Empire.
3. Highlight the administrative set-up of Vijay Nagar empire.
4. Discuss the role of Shivaji in the rise and expansion of Maratha power.
Section – B
(Short Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any 04 Questions. Each answer should not exceed 100 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Evaluate the role of Iltutmish in the consolidation of slave dynasty.
2. Describe the military conquests of Alauddin Khilji.
3. Examine the success of the different plans launched by Muhmmad-bin- Tughlaq.
4. Discuss the religious policy of Firoze Tughlaq.
5. Trace out the factors responsible for the emerging of regional powers like Bengal and Jaunpur.
6. Describe the administrative reforms of Shershah Suri.
7. Describe the architecture of Mughal period.
8. Trace out the coming and initial activities of the British East India Company in India.
Section – C : Objective Question (Compulsory)
Note : Answer all Questions Each questions carries 01 marks.
Note : Write True/False against the followinguksV
1. Kitab-ul-Hind was written by Alberuni.
2. Tanka, a coin of sultanate period was issued by
a) Qutubuddin Aibek
b) Iltutmish
c) Muhmmad-bin-Tughlaq
d) Balban
3. Malik Kafur was the commander of
a) Iltutmish
b) Alauddin Khilji
c) Balban
d) Babar
4. Vijaynagar empire was founded by :
a) Krishnadev I
b) Krishna Rai
c) Hari Har
d) Harihar and Bukka
5. The nobility during sultanate period was referred to as the ahl-i-shamshir. The ahl-i-shamshir stood for
a) Landlords
b) Men of swords
c) Men of Letters
d) Men of wealth
6. Battle of Khanua took place on :
a) 17 March 1528
b) 17 March 1526
c) 17 March 1527
d) 15 March 1527
7. Ibadat Khana was constructed by Akbar in
a)1575 A.D.
b) 1578 A.D.
c) 1579 A.D.
d) 1580 A.D.
8. The first European trading company to settle down in India was :
a) The Dutch
b) The French
c) The Portuguese
d) The English
9. Shivaji was born in
a) Poona in 1615 A.D.
b) Raigarh in 1622 A.D.
c) Purandhar in 1607 A.D.
d) Shivner in 1627 A.D.
10. Aurangzeb abolished a tax called
a) Rahadari
b) Jaziya
c) Zakat
d) Khams
Second Year, Examination-2015 :
HI-03 History of India (1200-1740 A.D.) :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Discuss the sources of understanding Indian History.
2. Critically evaluate the administrative efforts of Muhmmad bin Tughlaq.
3. Describe the religious policy of Firozshah Tughlaq.
4. Shed light on the administration of Shershah.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
Write short note on the following :
1. Condition of India at the time of Turkish invasion.
2. Khilji Imperialism.
3. Society during Sultanate period.
4. Babur
5. Expansion of Mughal Empire during Akbar’s period.
6. Role of Noorjahan at Mughal court.
7. Downfall of Mughal empire.
8. Mansabdari system.
Section – C : (Objective Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective-type questions of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (10×1=10)
Write True/False against the following :
1. Iltutmish belonged to khilji dynasty.
2. Muhmmad bin Tughlaq ascended the throne after Firozshah Tughalaq.
3. Qutubuddin Aibak appointed Shahana-e-mandi.
4. Babur defeated Sikandar Lodi in 1526 A.D.
5. Bairam Khan wrote Akbarnama.
Fill in the blanks :
6. Childhood name of Shershah was …………. .
7. Akbar was born at the fort of …………….
8. The name of Noorjahan’s father was …………… .
9. Shahjahan built Taj Mahal in the memory of …………… .
10. Shivaji ascended the throne in the year ………….. .