Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year M.A History Tamilnadu open university of tamilnadu from ancient time to 2000 ad - Question Paper

M.A. DEGREE exam – JUNE, 2009.
First Year
(AY 2005–2006 batch onwards)
History
HISTORY OF TAMIL NADU FROM ANCIENT
TIME TO 2000 A.D.
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 ´ five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 of the subsequent ques.
in not exceeding one page every.

1. Mention the Literary sources available for the study
of Sangam Age.

2. Write a note on Mahabalipuram.

3. discuss about the Kudavolai System.

4. Write a note on Thirumalai Nayak.

5. discuss the outcomes of the Carnatic Wars.

PART B — (4 ´ 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 of the subsequent in essay kind.

6. Examine the social condition of Tamilnadu during
the age of Sangam with special reference to the status of
women.

7. Examine the religious condition during the age of
Pallavas with special reference to Saivism.

8. Estimate the contribution made by Imperial Cholas
to art and architecture.

9. discuss the impact of Christianity on Tamil society.

10. provide an account of the social reform movements
during 19th, 20th centuries.

11. Examine the role played by Tamizhagam in India’s
freedom struggle.

12. Examine the growth of education and press in
Tamilnadu during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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