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

TAMILNADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION(BHI-1 OCT-04)
Paper I ? MAIN CURRENTS IN INDIA
HISTORY FROM EARLY TIMES TO 1707 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. define the urban features of the Indus Valley Civilization.
2. Write a note on the teachings of Mahavira.
3. discuss the causes for the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
4. elaborate efforts taken by Kanishka to spread Buddhism?
5. Write a note on Din-I-IIahi.

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

6. define the geographical features of India and examine their effects of Indian History.
7. Assess the Greek influence on Indian Society.
8. Examine the cultural contribution of the Guptas.
9. discuss the main features of the religious movements of the 15th and 16th centuries A.D.
10.Describe the achievement of the Vijayanagar kings in the social and cultural fields.
11.Critically analyse the administrative system of the Mughal Emperors.
12.Describe the rise and growth of the Marathas.

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