Name of the Organization : Tamil Nadu Open University
Degree : M.A. History
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Subject : History Of Ancient India

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M.A. History Sample Question Papers :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 * 5 = 15 marks) :
Answer any THREE of the following questions in not exceeding 1 page each.
1. What are the archeological sources helpful for the study of Indian History?
2. Write a short account on the status of early Vedic women.
3. Explain the Battle of Hydaspes.
4. Describe briefly the Gandhara Art.
5. State the contribution of Hieun Tsang.

PART B : (4 + 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following questions each in Essay form.
6. Describe the physical feature of the Indian Subcontinent.
7. Why is Indus Valley civilization called an urban
8. Analyse the socio-economic and religious life during the later vedic age.
9. Trace the causes for the emergence of new religion.
10. Examine the Mauryan Administration.
11. ‘Guptas' age is Golden Age’. Discuss.
12. Estimate the contributions of Kanishka towards Buddhism.

History Of Modern India :
Answer any THREE of the following questions in not exceeding 1 page each.
1. Brief the causes for the failure of the French in India.
2. Highlight the works of Ramakrishna Mission Movement.
3. Mention the importance of the Treaty of Amritsar.
4. State the objectives of the Indian National Congress.
5. Give an account of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Answer any FOUR of the following questions each in Essay form. :
6. Estimate the career and achievements of Robert Clive.
7. Discuss the reforms of William Bentinck.
8. Analyse the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century.
9. Examine the causes and nature of the Revolt of 1857.
10. Evaluate the British policy towards the Native States.
11. Critically examine the Government of India Act of 1919.
12. Enumerate the main factors responsible for Partition of India.

HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL INDIA FROM A.D. 1206 TO 1707
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
SECTION A : (3 × 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE of the following questions is not exceeding 1 page each.
1. Write a short note on the domestic policy of Alau-ud-din-khalji.
2. Give an account of the society under the Vijayanagar rule.
3. Sketch the philosophy of Gurunanak.
4. Write a brief note on Din-i-llahi.
5. Estimate the character of Guru Gobind Singh.

SECTION B : (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in essay type.
6. Describe the circumstances that lead to the establishment of Delhi Sultanate.
7. Examine the reasons for the failure of Muhammad Bin Tughluq's policy.
8. Assess the relationship between the Vijayanagar and Bahmini Kingdom.