Bangalore University 2008 B.A History -I- of India - Question Paper

I Semester B.A/B.Sc. Examination, November/December 2008
(Semester Scheme)
HISTORY-I
History of India

Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 90

Instructions:- a) Answers all ques. as directed.
b) Answers should be written completely wither in Kannada or in English.

SECTION-A

ans any 2 questions:- (2x15=30)

1. Give an account of political, social and religious life of Early Vedic Perios.
2. What were the responsible factors for the rise of Non-vedic Religions? Narrate the principles of Buddhism.
3. Explain the cultural contributions of Kushanas.
4. Describe the contributions of Guptas to Administration, Literature, Science and Technology.

SECTION-B

ans any 1 question:- (1x10=10)

1. Mark on the outline Map given any ten centres of Jainism.
2. Mark on the outline map given the subsequent places. Write their historical importance in 2 phrases.
Harrappa, Gaya. Sanchi, Ajantha, Tanjore.


SECTION-C

ans any 6 question:- (6 x 5=30)

1. Indigenous literary sources.
2. DD.Kosambi.
3. Harrappan Town Planning.
4. Sabha and Samithi
5. Art and Architecture of Mauryas.
6. Ashoka’s Dhamma.
7. Harshavardhana’s patronage to Buddhism.
8. Nalanda University.
9. Uttarameruru Inscription.
10. Pallava’s Art and Architecture.

SECTION-D

ans all ques. in 2 phrases each:- (2x10=20)

1. Name 2 works of K.P. Jayaswal.
2. How many Hymns does Rigveda consist of? Details about varna system are obtained in which chapter?
3. What is Eastward movement? Mention 2 important River basins passed under the process.
4. Name 2 upavedas.
5. Mention Tripithakas.
6. Mention 2 of the Sapthangas that Kautilya states.
7. Who is known as Einstein of India? Name 1 of his works.
8. Name 2 works of Kalidasa.
9. Who is the writer of Allahabad Inscription? Name his patron-ruler.
10. What are the epics of Sangam literature?

Earning:   Approval pending.