Calicut University 2009 B.A History – II : Social Formations in India - Question Paper

PART – A
(Map Study)
I. Mark on the outline map given :
Locate the subsequent Harappan sites :
a) Lothal b) Harappa
c) Kot-Diji d) Rupar
e) Alamgirpur f) Rangpur
g) Chanhudaro h) Banwali.
OR
Mark on the outline map given :
Gupta empire under Chandragupta II and locate the subsequent places :
a) Ujjain b) Prayag
c) Sanchi d) Kanoj. 8
PART – B
(Essays)

II. ans any 3 of the subsequent :
1) How did the land grants lead to the emergence of agrarian communities ? What
were the distinctive features of Indian Feudalism ?
2) Distinguish ranging from 'Varna' and 'Jati'. Examine the early stages of
'Chathurvarnya'.
3) Account for the emergence of 'Sramanic sects' in the Gangetic plains around
6th Century B.C.
4) What were the distinctive features of the Chola administration ?
5) Examine the socio-economic structure of the Delhi Sulthanate with special
reference to trade and crafts.
6) Write about the salient features of Vijayanagara Art and Architecture. (3×20=60 Marks)

PART – C
(Short Essays)
III. ans any 4 of the subsequent :
1) discuss the different forms of burial systems of the stone age people.
2) elaborate the different theories that discuss the end of Harappan Civilization ?
3) Assess the position of women in Rig Vedic Society.
4) Mention the significance of 'Utharapatha' and 'Dakshinapatha' trade routes during
Mouryan period.
5) How far the 'Golden age' concept applicable to the Gupta rule in India ?
6) Write a note on the 'Tinai' concept of the Sangam poems.
7) Assess the importance of Market Control policy of Alauddin Khilji.
8) Summarise the features of Mansabdari System. (4×8=32 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.