History & Culture of India in Ancient Period-1526 B.A Question Paper : kuvempuuniversitydde.org
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History & Culture of India in Ancient Period Model Paper :
First Year B.A. Degree Examination, September/October 2012
Directorate of Distance Education
HISTORY
Paper – I : (From Ancient Period to 1526)
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70/80
Related / Similar Question Paper :
Kuvempu University B.A/ B.Sc/B.Com English Old Question Papers
Instructions to Candidates :
1) There are THREE main Sections in the question paper. Each Section has question with choices. Candidates are directed to observe the marks allotted before the questions.
2) Section – D compulsory question for 80 marks scheme.
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) Explain the definitions and uses of History.
2) Describe the life and teachings of Goutama Buddha.
3) Critically examine the Golden age of Gupta’s.
4) Explain the Cultural Contributions of Vijayanagara Empire.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
1) Examine the importance of literary sources..
2) Narrate the main features of Indus valley civilization.
3) Review the Cultural Contributions of Kushanas.
4) Evaluate the achievements of Harsha Vardhana.
5) Describe the administrative reforms of Allauddin Khilji.
6) Sketch the administrative system of Delhi Sulthanate.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×5=10)
1) Write a note on Mahajanapada’s.
2) Give an account of the Alexander invasion in India.
3) Examine the results of Arab Conquest of Sindh.
4) Explain the importance of Bhakti movement.
SECTION – D
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only. (1×10=10)
Answer any ONE of the following questions.
1) Write a note on Nalanda University.
2) Discuss the cultural contributions of Bahamani Sultans.
Indian History and Culture :
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions :
1. Describe the administrative system of Sher-shaha.
2. Explain the development of literature, art and Architecutre during the Mughal period.
3. Explain the causes and results of the first war of Indian Independence of 1857 A.D.
4. Describe the foreign policy of Independent India.
II. Answer any Three of the following
1. Discuss the administration of Shivaji.
2. Narrate the causes and results of the 3rd battle of Panipat.
3. Explain the factors responsible for the rise of Nationalism in India.
4. Explain the main provisions of Minto-Marley reforms of 1909.
5. Discuss the Non-co-operation movement.
6. Evaluate the main provisions of “Dr Radha Krishnan” Education Commission.
III. Answer any Two of the following:
1. Write a note on Din-I-Ilahi.
2. Examine the causes for the failure of the Portuguese in India.
3. Write a note on the first-session of Indian National Congress and its objectives.
4. Bring out the significance of Simon Commission.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only
Answer any one of the following questions.
1. Describe the Mansabdari system of Akbar.
2. Describe the Administrative reforms of Lord Rippon.
History of Modern Europe :
Section – A :
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions. : (2×15=30).
1) Explain the political, social and economic causes for the French
2) Discuss the different phases of unification of Italy
3) Describe the causes for the outbreak of Russian revolution
4) Examine the chief causes for the outbreak of Ist World War.
Section – B :
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions. : (3×10=30)
1) Review the role of philosophers in the French revolution .
2) Sketch the administrative reforms of Nepoleon Bonaparte.
3) Examine the foreign policy of Nepoleon III.
4) Critically evaluate the works of Vienna Congress of 1815 A.D.
5) Explain how Germany was punished in the Versails treaty.
6) Narrate the results of IInd World War ?
Section – C :
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions. : (2×5=10)
1) Write a note on continental system.
2) Comment on the Matternick system.
3) What are the reasons for the failure of League of Nations ?
4) Sketch the achievements of Lenin.
Section – D :
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only.
Answer any ONE of the following questions. : (1×10=10)
1) Explain the foreign policy of Bismark.
2) Point out the Nazi principles.