Bangalore University 2007 B.A History I Semester , ./ - Question Paper

I Semester B.A. Examination, Nov./Dec. 2007
(Semester scheme)
HISTORY-I
History of India

Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 90

Instructions:1) ans all ques. as directed.
2) ans should be written completely either in Kannada or in English.


SECTION-A

ans any 2 of the following: (2x15=30)

1. define the importance of Archaeological sources for the study of Indian History.

2. provide an account of the life of the Aryans during the later Vedic period.

3. Determine the place of Ashoka in the history of India.

4. discuss the contributions of the Kushans.


SECTION-B

ans any 1 of the following: (1x10=10)

1. Mark on the outline map given the five religious centres of Jainism and write a note on Parashvanatha.

2. Mark on the outline map given the subsequent places and write their historical importance.

Harappa, Nalanda, Ajantha, Tanjore, Taxila.


SECTION-C

ans any 6 of the following: (6x5=30)

1. Indo-Gangetic Plain.

2. Town planning system in Indus civilization.

3. discuss the causes for the rise of new religions in sixth C.B.C.

4. Gautama Buddha.
5. Mouryan Art.

6. Literature under teh Guptas.

7. Harshavardhana.

8. Chola’s Administration.

9.Pallava Art and Architecture.

10. Alwars.


part – D

ans all the subsequent ques. briefly. (2x10=20)

1. Max Muller.

2. Mention the Tributaries of the Indus river.

3. Religion in Indus Civilization.

4. four Vedas.

5. Who was Kautilya? Name his work.

6. Importance of Masku edict.

7. Name the work of Kalidasa.

8. Name the 2 important Universities in ancient India.

9. Name the titles of Pallava Mahendravarma I.

10. Name the important rulers of Chola Dynasty.

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