Calicut University 2009 B.A History – V : - Question Paper

PART – A
(Map Study)
I. 1) Mark on the outline map given the subsequent places :
1) Tondi 2) Muziris 3) Venad 4) Kuttanad
OR
The 18th century European trading stations in Kerala. 8

PART – B
(Essays)
II. ans any 3 of the subsequent :
2) Critically examine how geographical and environmental factors have contributed
to the cultural life of Kerala.
3) provide an account of the polity and society in Kerala in the Sangam Age.
4) Examine the conflict ranging from Marakkars and the Portuguese.
5) Marthanda Varma made Travancore a modern state. Do you agree ?
6) Review the role of Tunchath Ezhuthachan and Kunjan Nambiar in the sociocultural
developments of Kerala.
7) Assess the contributions of Kerala to the freedom struggle of India.
(3×20=60 Marks)

PART – C
(Short Essays)
III. ans any 4 of the subsequent :
8) Examine the rise of Bhakti movement during the medieval period.
9) Assess the impact of Portuguese intervention in Kerala.
10) define the measures of Saktan Tampuran for the consolidation of Cochin.
11) Critically examine the Mappila revolts in Malabar.
12) Examine the social reform movements made by Sree Narayana Guru.
13) Evaluate the rise of Responsible Government in Travancore.
14) provide an account of the Trade Union Movement in Travancore till 1948.
15) Examine the Aikya Kerala Movement and the birth of Kerala state. (4×8=32 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.