Gulbarga University 2009-1st Sem B.A HISTORY (-1.1) Ancient Indian History - Question Paper

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B.A. I Semester Degree exam
HISTORY (Paper-1.1)
Ancient Indian History
(From the Beginning to the Kushanas)

Time: three Hours Max. Marks : 80

Instructions: 1) ans all the ques. from part A.
2) ans any 3 ques. from part B.
3) ans any 2 ques. from part c.
part – A
ans the subsequent ques. in not more than 3-4 phrases. [10x2=20]
1. Who was Bana? By whom he was Patronised?
2. What is Rig Veda? And how many verses it consists?
3. Name the important places associated with the Indus valley civilization.
4. Write about chaturvarna system in vedic period.
5. Where did the 3rd Buddhist Council held? Who was its President?
6. When and which Indian ruler encountered with Alexander?
7. Between whom and when the battle of Jhelum fought?
8. Who composed Mudrarakshas? And during whose period he written it?
9. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? And who was his Prime Minister?
10. Who was the great king of Kushanas? What is the importance of 4th Buddhist Council?


SECTION-B
Write the medium size ans to any three [3x10=30]
11. Analyse the importance of archaeological sources for the study of Indian History.
12. Describe the social and religious life of the people of Indus valley civilization.
13. Explain about the career and teachings of Mahaveer.
14. How you consider Chandragupta Maurya as 1st National Monarch of India?
15. Explain the cultural contributions of the Kushanas to Indian culture.

SECTION-C
Write essay kind answers to any 2 questions: [2x15=30]
16. Explain the main features of Indus valley civilization.
17. Write about the measures undertaken by Ashok for the spread of Buddhism.
18. Examine the administrative system of the Mauryas.
19. Discuss the achievements of Kanishka as an Empire builder and patron of Buddhism.

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