Punjab University 2010-2nd Year B.A History- : B , :-, - Question Paper

B.A. 2nd Year

HISTORY - PAPER : B

(History of the Punjab (1469-1966)A.D.)

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 90

Note:- (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all.

(ii) All ques. carry equal marks.

(iii) Question No. one is compulsory.

(iv) Attempt 1 ques. from every Unit.

(v) Outline map of Punjab is attached herewith.

1. Answer any 9 of the subsequent in about 25-30 words every :

(a) Name the 2nd Guru of the Sikhs. Also mention the period of his

pontification.

(b) Who started Manji System ? discuss it briefly.

(c) Who started Masand System ? Mention its 2 objectives.

(d) What do you uderstand by Akal Takht ? What its historical importance.

(e) Name 4 literary works of Guru Gobind Singh.

(f) Give the childhood name of Banda Bahadur. When was he born ?

(g) When and where did Maharaja Ranjit Singh meet William Bentinck ?

(h) Who was the founder of Arya Samaj ? Name the famous book written by him ?

(i) What were the issues which the Board of Administration had to face ?

(j) Mention any 4 aims of the Singh Sabha Movement.

(k) Name any 4 important leaders of the Ghadar Movement.

(l) When and where did Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place ?

(m) Write 2 causes which led to Gurudwara Reform Movement.

(n) Who was the Prime Minister of India when Punjabi suba came into

existence ?

(o) What do you understand by Green Revolution ?[Marks 9x2=18]


UNIT-I

2. Discuss the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji.[Marks 18]

3. Discuss the different organizational works undertaken by Guru Arjun Dev for

the development of Sikhism.[Marks 18]

UNIT-II

4. Discuss the causes and significance of the martydom of Guru Teg Bahadur.[Marks 18]

5. Examine the causes and historical importance of the foundation of the

Khalsa.[Marks 18]

UNIT-III

6. Give an account of the civil administration of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.[Marks 18]

7. What do you understand by Kuka or Namdhari Movement ? explain its

origin, principles and achievement.[Marks 18]

UNIT-IV

8. Make a brief study of the circumstances which led to the creation of

Punjabi Suba.[Marks 18]

9. On the outline map of Punjab, show the places of battles of Banda

Bahadur.Add an explanatory note also.[Marks 18]

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