Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) 2009 B.A Tamil - History I - Indian History & Culture - Revised SIM Scheme - 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 Earliest Time to 1526 A.D.)

Date : 29-5-2009

Time : 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Note : All Sections are compulsory.

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SECTION - A

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I. Answer any three questions :    (3x15=45)

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1)    Discuss the meaning and definitions of History.

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2)    Explain the importance of the Archaeological sources for the study of Indian History.

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3)    Describe the social and economic conditions during the Vedic age. dQS Cortd sdS dodo farS    do.

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4)    Narrate the main features of Mouryan administration.

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5)    Give an account of the cultural contributions of Guptas.

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SECTION - B

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II. Answer any three questions :

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6) Explain the urban features of Harappan Culture.

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7)    Explain the military achievements of Samudragupta.

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8)    Write on Nalanda university as a centre of higher education. i Seoddsft od dsoC: Soosb wdoo.

9)    Determine the place of Balban in the history of Delhi Sultanate.

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10) Give reasons for the first Battle of Panipat.

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SECTION - C

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III. Answer any three questions :    (3x5=15)

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a)    Importance of History.

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b)    Numismatics.

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c)    Hinayana - Mahayana.

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d)    Kalidasa.

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e)    Moksha Maha Parishat of Prayaga.

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