[BA 4th Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2017, History, Major, History of India (Earliest Time to 1200 AD]
1.
Answer the following as directed in 1 word or in 1 sentence each: 1x8=8
a) Name
one of the archaeologists who were involved in the excavation of Indus Valley
remains.
b) Which
is the oldest of the four Vedas?
c) Which
Buddhist text mentions about the Sixteen Mahajanapadas?
d) Name
the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
e) Who
was the last ruler of the Mauryan?
f) Name
a Sanskrit drama composed by Kalidasa.
g) During
whose reign the Gandhara school of Art flourished?
h) Who
was the founder of Satavahana dynasty?
2.
Write short notes on any three of the following: 4x3=12
a) Causes
of the decline of the Indus Civilization.
b) Main
teachings of Mahavira.
c) Welfare
activities of Asoka.
d) Menander.
e) Pallava
Art.
3.
Narrate the main features of the Indus Civilization. 12
Or
Describe
the social and religious condition of the Rig-Vedic period. 12
4.
Trace the circumstances that led to the rise of Buddhism in North India. 12
Or
Examine
the background of the Mauryan state formation.
5.
Narrate the causes of the decline of the Mauryan. 12
Or
Describe
the major achievements of Pushyamitra Sunga. 12
6.
Make an estimate of Kanishka. 12
Or
Explain
how far the Gupta period was a golden age in Ancient Indian History. 12
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7.
Discuss the society and culture of the Sangam Age in South India. 12
Or
Review
the Chola system of administration. 12
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