Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2007 B.A History of India From Earliest Times to 8th Century A .D - Question Paper

1. . discuss the characteristics of material culture of the
Harappan Civilization. 20
2. explain the society and ,economy of Northern India in the
period from sixth century B.C. to fourth century B.C. 20
3. define the rise, growth and teachings of Jainism. 20
Analyse Asoka's policy of Dhamma. 20 4.
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5. explain the establishment and nature of lrading Networks
in.Northern India during 200 B.C. to A.D. 300 . 20
6. Outline the history of the Satvahanas and explain their
material culture. 20
7 . Examine the administrative system of the Gupta period .
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20
8. explain the main features of the Bhakti Movement with
20 special relerence to South India
9. provide an account of the political history of South India
ranging from A.D. 6th and eighrth century. 20
10. r{Vrite short notes on any 2 of the subsequent in about
300 words every : '70+70:20
(i) Ochre Coloured Pot tery
(ii) Teachings of the Buddha r
(iii) Sangam Literature
(iv) Saivism

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