Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.A
Department : History
Subject Code/Name : EHI04 India From 16th Century A.D. till mid 18th Century A.D
Year : II
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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UOU India From 16th Century A.D
B.A. II Year (old) / B.T.S. III Year Examination- 2012
EHI-04 India : From 16th Century A.D. till mid 18th Century A.D.
Time : 3 Hours
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Max. Marks: 70
Note : The Question paper is divided into three sections A, B and C. Give the answer according to directions given for each section.
Section- A
(Long Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any two Questions. Each Question carries 15 marks.
Discuss about the land revenue policy of Shershah.
Describe the Mansabdari system of Akbar.
Critically evaluate the relationship between State and Religion during Mughal period.
Write a note on the Mughal paintings
Section- B
(Short Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any four Questions. Each Question carries 5 marks.
Briefly discuss the following :
Ashthapradhan
Todarmal
Mughal monetary system
Mughal Aristocracy
Science and technology during Mughal period
Urbanization during Mughal period
European Trading Companies
Trade and Commerce during Mughal period
Section- C
Objective Question (Compulsory)
Note : Answer all Questions. Each Question carries 1 mark.
Write True/False against the following
Shershah’s childhood name was Farid.
Bijapur was ruled by the Sultans of Nizamshahi dynasty.
Agra City was founded by Sikandar Lodi.
Mumtaj Mahal’s name was Mehrunnisha.
Shivaji has done the treaty of Purandar with the Mughals.
Choose the correct alternative :
Who among the following wrote Ain-e-Akbari
A- Badayuni
B-Faizi
C- Abul Fazl
D- Sarhindi
By the blessings of which among the following Saints, Jahangir was born-
A- Shekh salin Chishti
B- Nizamuddin Aulia
C. Muhammad Gaush
D- fariduddin ganj-e-shakar
Lal Qila was built by –
A- Jahangir
B-Shahjahan
C- Akbar
D- Aurangzeb
With which Rajput family did Akbar make matrimonial relations for the first time-
A- Chittor B- Kalinjar
C- Bikaner D- Amber
Who among the following was a critic of Akbar-
A- Badayuni B-Faizi
C- Abul Fazl D- Sarhindi
History of India 1740 A.D.to 1947 A.D :
Note : The question paper is divided into three sections A B and C.
Section-A : (Long Answer Questions)
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.
Note : Answer any two questions .Each question carries 15 marks.
1. Explain briefly the merits and demerits of Subsidiary Alliance .
2. Examine the causes and consequences of the revolt of 1857. Can we call it the first struggle for independence? Explain.
3. Outline the causes behind the decline of handicrafts in India.
4. Analyse the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to Indian National Movement.
Section-B :
(Short Answer Questions)
Note : Answer any four questions.Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Battle of Plassey.
2. Brahmo Samaj and Raja Ram Mohan Rai.
3. Indian National Congress.
4. Partition of Bengal.
5. Permanent Land Settlement.
6. Role of women in Indian National Movement.
7. Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army.
8. Cripps Mission.
Section-C :
Objective Type Questions(Compulsory)
Note : Answer all questions.Each question carries 1 mark. 10×1=10
1-When was the third battle of Panipat fought.
2- Who was the founder of Arya Samaj-
3- In which Governer General’s reign did the first railway started in India-
4- Who is the auther of the book-Poverty and Un- British Rule in India’-
5- When was Muslim League founded-
6-When was Jalianwala Bagh incident occurred-
7- Where is Chauri-Chaura situated-
8- Who gave the slogan-Inqulab Zindabad-
9- Who led the Quit India Movement-
10- Which freedom fighter is known as Sher-e-Punjab-
Second Year, Examination-2015 :
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 political condition of India during the middle of eighteenth century.
2. Critically evaluate the economic impact of British rule in India.
3. Describe the British Education Policy in India and shed light on its consequences.
4. Shed light on the causes of the revolution of 1857. Was it only a soldiers’ rebellion ?