Karnataka State Open University %28KSOU%29 2009 B.A History %28Revised SIM Scheme%29 %28 - 1%29 Indian and Culture%28From the Earliest Times to 1526 A.D.%29. - Question Paper
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First Year B.A. Examination, May/June 2009 (Revised SIM Scheme)
HISTORY (Paper - I)
Indian History and Culture (From the Earliest Times to 1526 A.D.)
Date : 31-5-2009
Time : 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m Max. Marks : 90
Note x All Sections are compulsory.
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1) Evaluate the importance of literary sources for the study of ancient Indian history.
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2) Narrate the life and teachings of Gouthama Buddha.
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3) Assess the place of Ashoka in the history of India.
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4) Give an account of the contributions of the Guptas to literature, science and art.
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5) Describe the reforms of Ala.ud-din Khilji.
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II. Answer any three questions : (3x10=30)
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6) Examine the impact of Himalayan Mountain Ranges on the history of India.
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7) Give an account of the factors responsible for the rise of new religions in 6th C.B.C.
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8) Describe the achievements of Kanishka.
9) Narrate the achievements of Iltutmish.
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10) Analyse the salient features of the Bhakti movement.
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