Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : M.A
Department : History
Subject Code/Name : MAHI05 State and Polity in Ancient India
Year : II
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State & Polity in Ancient India :
M.A. IInd Year Examination- 2012
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 60
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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.
2 x 15 = 30
Briefly discuss the origin and nature of the State in ancient India.
Throw light on the nature and duties of Kinship in ancient India .
Describe the Inter-State relations in ancient India.
Discuss about the Judicial administration in ancient India.
Section- B
(Short Answer’s Question)
Note : Answer any four Questions. Each Question carries 5 marks.
Briefly discuss the following :
4 x 5 = 20
Sabha and Samiti of Vedic Age.
Shadgunya( Sixfold ) policy as described in Ramayan
Divine Origin Theory
Janapaddas : Concept and Nature
Vajji Confederacy (Sangh)
Seven fold theory of the State
Ancient Indian Council of ministers
Chola administration
Section- C
Objective Question (Compulsory)
Note : Answer all Questions. Each Question carries 1 mark.
10 x 1= 10
Write True/False against the following
Kautilya was rhe writer of Arthashastra.
Account of Megasthanese is important for the study of Gupta period.
There were only five Chapters in the Ramayana in the beginning.
Lichhavis were associated with Vaishali.
Pataliputra was rhe Capital of Mauryan empire.
Choose the correct alternative.
Who among the following traveler had not come from China-
A- Megasthanese . B- Huen tsang C- Fahien D- Itsing
Which among the following dynasty did Prayag Prashasti associate with-
A- Gupta B- Maurya C- Kushana D- Shaka
During Vedic,the duty of Bhagduk was to-
A- Collect taxes B- Correspondence C- Enlistment of Soldiers D- Spying
Manusmriti was related with-
A& Law B& Environment C& War D& Music
Kantakshodhan was a type of –
A& Court of justice B& Armament
C& Musical Instrument D& Poison
Second Year, Examination-2015 :
MAHI-05 – State and Polity in Ancient India :
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 source material for the study of ancient Indian State and administration.
2. Describe the main features of political life of Vedic age.
3. Explain the political ideas, narrated in Kautilya’s Arthshastra.
4. Write an essay on the Judicial system of Ancient India.
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)
Briefly discuss the following :
1. Ashwamedha and Vajpai Yagna
2. Rise of the Magadha State
3. Ancient Indian democracy
4. The military organisation in Ancient India.
5. Mantriparishad of Ancient-India.
6. Local Self administration in Ancient India
7. Penal system in Ancient India
8. The inter-state relationship in Ancient-India.
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. The ancient Indian inscriptions are good sources for the study of state and administration. (True/False)
2. Magadh State is at present located in Orisa. (True/False)
3. The capital of Kalinga was Tosali. (True/False)
4. The Dham mahamatra was appointed by Ajatshatru. (True/False)
5. Prayag Prashasti was written by Harisena. (True/False)
Choose the correct alternative :
6. To whom Junagarh-inscription is associated
(a) Ashok
(b) Rudradaman
(c) Harshvardhan
7. Where was the capital of Avanti ?
(a) Ujjaini
(b) Tosali
(c) Taxila
8. Which inscription is the earliest source about Sati system ?
(a) Kalsi (b) Banskheda
(c) Eran
9. The discription of battle of Ten Kings is found in …………. .
(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samveda
10. To whom Pulkesin II defeated :
(a) Ashoka
(b) Harsha
(c) Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya