Madurai Kamraj University (MKU) 2006-1st Year M.A History durai karaj University All subject s - Question Paper

MAY 2006.
First Year INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (1914-1973 A.D.)
Time: 3 hours Maximum: 150 marks
ans any 5 ques.. (5 x 30 = 150)


1. Narrate the provisions of the treaty of versailes and examine its impact on Germany.
2. explain the Successes and failures of the League of Nations (1920-1939).
3. provide a note on the rise of communism in Russia.
4. Review the policy of Appeasement that prevailed in the inter-war period.
5. Narrate the work of specialized agencies of U.N.O.
6. Examine the basic ideals behind the foreign policy of India.
7. explain the role of Great Britain in international politics after the 2nd World War.
8. provide a note on Pak-American relationship.
9. Review the Russo-Chinese friendship.
10. Examine the role of 3rd World countries in the U.N.O



MAY 2006. 1st Year FREEDOM STRUGGLE AND CONSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA 1773-1950
Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..


1. What were the circumstances that led to the enactment of the Regulating Act of 1773?
discuss its main provisions.
2. provide a critical account of the character and significance of the South Indian Rebellion
(1800-1801).
3. Examine the main provisions and importance of the Indian Councils Act, 1892.
4. Bring out the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909.
5. define The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919.
6. Write an essay on the Round Table Conferences.
7. What is Provincial Autonomy? Examine as to how it worked in the provinces according to
the Government of India Act, 1935.
8. Trace the significance of the 'Quit India Movement'.
9. Evaluate the role of Tamil press in the history of the Indian National Movement.
10. Assess the contributions of great leader Kamaraj to the Indian Freedom Struggle.



MAY 2006. 1st Year HISTORY OF TAMIL NADU UPTO 1565 A.D.
Time: 3 hours Maximum: 150 marks
ans any 5 ques..


1. Assess the value of archaeological evidences for the reconstruction of Tamil nadu History.
2. discuss the socio - economic trend of the Sangam Tamils.
3. Examine the nature of Kalabra Interregnum and point out its impact on Tamil Society.
4. Assess the achievements of Nandivarman Pallava MalIa.
5. Do you agree with the view that the Pallavas initiated the Chalukyan Style in their art and
architecture? Substantiate.
6. Estimate the career and achievements of Kulottunga I.
7. Trace the history of Devadasi system in Tamil nadu.
8. Narrate the history of the Madurai Sultanate.
9. Trace the history of origin and rise of caste movement in Tamil nadu upto 1565 A.d.
10. Analyze the development of Tamil nadu temples under Vijayanagar rulers.

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