Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2004 B.A Political Science History from 1707 to 1984 A.D. - Question Paper

TAMILNADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION( BHI-2 OCT-04)
Paper II ? MAIN CURRENTS IN INDIA
HISTORY FROM 1707 TO 1984 A.D.
October, 2004.
Time: three hours Maximum marks: 75.


PART A ? (3X5=15)
ans any 3 ques. in not exceeding one page every.


1. Why did the Portuguese fail to establish an empire in India?
2. Write a note on the Subsidiary Alliance system of Lord Wellesley.
3. Bring out the importance of Brahmo Samaj.
4. Trace the causes for the rise of National movement in India.
5. discuss the Twenty-point Programme of Tmt.Indira Gandhi.


PART B ? (4X15=60)
ans any 4 ques. in Essay Form.


6. Examine the causes and outcomes of the Great Revolt of 1857.
7. Trace briefly the course of the freedom Movement in India from 1885 to 1920.
8. define the main features of the Government of India Act of 1935.
9. Trace the stages in the integration of the Native States with Indian Union.
10.Estimate the achievements of Periyar E.V.Ramasamy as Rationalist.
11.Describe the social legislations enacted for the upliftment of women since Indian
Independence.
12.Assess the role of India in World Affairs.

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