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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination

June, 2002

ELECTIVE COURSE : HISTORY

EHI-1 : MODERN INDIA 1857 - 1964

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
(Weightage 70 %)

1. Discuss the nature significance of the Revolt of 1857. (20)

2. Discuss the role of literature in the formation of nationalist consciousness in late 19th century India. (20)

3. Write an eassy on the Civil Disobedience Movement. (20)

4. Write an eassy on the partition of India. (20)

5. How did the British rule affect Indian economy ? (20)

6. Write a note on the various popular movements in the second half of the 19th century. (20)

7. Write a note on Gandhi's entry into India politics with reference to the local movements in Champaran, Kheds and Ahmedabad. (20)

8. Write a note on any one of the following : (20)

(a) Non-Brahmin Movements
(b) Akali Movement

9. What were the salient features of India's foreign policy after Independence ? (20)

10. Write short notes on any two of the following : (10+10)

(i) Swadeshi Movement
(ii) Elections of 1937
(iii) Montage-Chelmsford Reforms
(iv) Congress Socialist Party
(v) Indian National Army
(vi) Secularism