Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2004 M.A Social and Cultural History of India Since 1556 - Question Paper

TAMILNADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
M. A .DEGREE exam (MHI-3 )
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF INDIA SINCE 1556
( EXCLUDING TAMILNADU)
October, 2004
Time: three hours Maximum marks: 75

PART A – (3 X five = 15)
ans any 3 of the subsequent ques. in not exceeding one page every.
1. Mansabdars
2. East India Company’s Policy of Non-Intervention.
3. Divide and Rule Policy.
4. Theosophical society.
5. New Educational Policy.

PART B – (4 X 15=60)
ans any 4 of the subsequent ques. in essay kind.
6. provide an account of the social and cultural life of the Mughal period.
7. Examine the causes for the decline of Indian artisans and handicrafts.
8. Write about the objectives and impact of the socio-religious reform movements that
appeared in India in the 19th century.
9. Examine the causes for the Peasant revolts that occurred during the British rule in
India.
10.Estimate the role of women and youth in the National Movement.
11.Examine the social and cultural base for the growth of communalism in India.
12.Describe the social modifications that have taken place in India after independence.

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