Name of the University : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Department : History
Degree : M.A
Subject Code/Name : DHY11/History Of Tamil Nadu Upto 1967
Year : I
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History Of Tamil Nadu Sample Question :
Sub. Code : DHY 11
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2014.
First Year — Non–Semester
History (DD & CE)
Related : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University DEC14 Indian & Other Common Wealth Literatures In English MA Question Bank : www.pdfquestion.in/7719.html
History Of Tamil Nadu Upto 1967 :
(For those who joined in July 2000–2001 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (5 ? 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
Thirukural.
Shore temple.
Battle of Talikota.
Rani Mangammal.
Saraswathi Mahal Library.
Vellore Mutiny.
Neill Statue Satyagraha.
Noon Meal Scheme.
PART B : (5 ? 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
Give an account of the archaeological sources for the construction of the history of Tamil Nadu.
Write an essay on the first Pandyas.
Examine the Pallava style of architecture.
Estimate the career and achievements of Raja Raja Chola.
Explain the status of society and economy of Tamil Nadu during the Vijayanagar rule.
Describe the status of people during the rule of the Nayaks of Jingi.
Assess the role of Tamil Nadu women in freedom movement.
Review Self Respect Movement.
APRIL 2015 :
PART A : (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight.
Avvaiyar.
Silapathikaram.
Mahendravarman.
Brihadisvara Temple.
Rani Minakshi.
Second Carnatic War.
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.
Picketing of Liquor shops.
PART B : (5 × 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight.
Trace the pre-history of Tamilnadu.
Give an account of the Pallava Architecture.
Explain the growth of trade and commerce in Tamil Nadu during 18th and 19th Centuries.
Bring out the status of people during the administration of the Nayaks of Jingi.
Explain the Poligari system.
Assess the role of Rukmini Lakshmipathi in Freedom movement.
Examine the growth of education and literature during the early period 20th century.
Give an account of the administration of Kamaraj.
NOVEMBER 2013 :
PART A : (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
Status women in Sangam Age.
Origin of Pallavas.
Literature of Cholas.
Kumarakampana’s Expedition.
Rani Mangammal.
The Paligari system.
Education under the British.
Anti Hindu Agitation.
PART B : (5 * 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
Give an account of the sources on the history of Tamil Nadu.
Describe the economics conditions of Sangam people.
Explain the Art and Architecture of Pallavas.
Write an essay on Administrative structure of Cholas.
Estimate the achievements of Tirumala Nayak.
Give a critical account of the character and significance of the South Indian Rebellion
Examine the history of Self Respect Movement.
Write an essay on the growth of Tamil Nadu
Under Kamaraj Rule.
English — DD & CE :
Paper IV : Indian And Other Common Wealth Literatures In English
(For those who joined in July 2000-2001 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE out of Eight in a paragraph each :
1. How does Ezekicl strike a parallel between the poet, the lover and the bird watcher?
2. Comment on the central idea of the poem “The Wild Bougainville”.
3. Describe the fear and worder felt by a child in “Night Rain”.
4. How does Mahapatra record the poverty and deprivation of the majority of people in “Dawn at Puri”.
5. What does Sri Aurobindo mean by ‘Renaissance’?
6. Write a note on the irony in ““Missing Necklace”?
7. Comment on the use of dolls in Hayavadana.
8. Discuss the subjugation of woman in Silence ! The Court is in Session.
PART B : (5 × 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE out of Eight as essays. :
9. Bring out the significance of the title “The Old Playhouse”.
10. Discuss the confessional elements on Ezekiel’s “Background Casually”.
11. Attempt a critique on Derek Walcott’s “Ruins of a Great House”.
12. How does Tagore discuss the present status of man in “The World Today in Wild Paper Boats”?
13. “The Indian Renaissance would be a rebirth of the soul of India” — Elucidate.
14. “Sita’s quest for her identify is an outcome of husband – wife conflict:” — Discuss.
15. How does the confusion of identifies reveal the ambiguous nature of human personality in Hayavadana?
16. Compare and contrast the character of Baroka and Lakunle.