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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination

June, 2002

ELECTIVE COURSE : HISTORY

EHI-2: HISTORY OF INDIA FROM EARLIEST TIMES TO 800 A.D.

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

1. Discuss the economy and religious beliefs of the early Vedic period. How was it different from those of the Harappan civilization ? (20)

2. Discuss the important features of the political structure and economy of the 6th centry B.C. Do you think the emergence to Buddhism was related to this ? (20)

3. Write in about 300 words each on any two of the following : (10+10)

(a) Kalidasa
(b) Bhakti Movement in South India
(c) Techings of Mahavira Jain

4. Discuss the system of administration under the Mauryas. What were the changes introduced by Ashoka in this system ? (20)

5. Discuss the process of the emergence of state as reflected in the Sangam literature. (20)

6. Discuss any two of the following in about 300 words : (10+10)

(a) The P.G.W. culture
(b) Chinese travellers in India.
(c) Indica

7. What were the important features of the Pauranic Hinduism ? How was it different from the religion of the later Vedic Period ? (20)

8. What were the developments in the field of economy and society in the Gupta period ? (20)

9. Trace the main trends in the art of the period 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. with special reference to sculpture. (20)

10. Discuss changes in society in the post-Gupta period with special reference to caste. (20)