Name of the University : Netaji Subhas Open University
Name of the Exam : BDP Term End Exam
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year: 2016
Subject: History

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BDP Term End History Question Paper :
1st Paper : Ancient India
Time : 4 Hours
Full Marks : 100

1. Answer any two questions : 20 × 2 = 40
a) Discuss the importance of the archaeological sources in the writing of the history of ancient India.
b) Write an essay on the social system in the Vedic period.
c) Analyse the achievements of the Kushana emperor Kanishka.
d) What were the main features of the administrative system of the Gupta empire ?
e) Describe the condition of women in ancient India.
f) Explain the imperial expansion policy of Samudragupta.

2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) Write an essay on the urban life of the Indus civilisation.
b) What was the political condition of India in the 6th century B.C. ?
c) How did Chandragupta Maurya establish the Mauryan empire ?
d) Write an essay on the administrative system of the Mauryans.
e) How did Dharmapala consolidate the Pala empire ?
f) What were the main features of the land revenue system in the Pala and Sena period ?
g) Discuss about the reign of the Pallava kings Mahendravarman-I and Narsimhavarman-I.
h) Write an essay on the regional diversity of the temple architecture with special reference to Orissa.
i) What were the various features of the religious protest movement in the 6th century B.C. ?

3. Write short notes or answer briefly on any four of the following : 6 × 4 = 24
a) Contribution of Greek and Roman writers
in the writing of the history of ancient India
b) The commercial economy of the Harappan Civilisation
c) Ajatasatru
d) The Kalinga War
e) The successors of Kanishka
f) Chandragupta-I
g) The account of Fa-hien
h) The Arab invasion in India
i) Sasanka
j) The Chandra dynasty.
k) The Rashtrakuta king Govinda-III
l) The irrigation system in ancient India.

B.D.P. Term End Examination 2016
( Elective History )2nd Paper : Medieval India
Time : 4 Hours
Full Marks : 100
Weightage of Marks : 70%

Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

1. Answer any two questions : 20 × 2 = 40
a) Determine the nature of the Delhi Sultanate. Was it a theocratic state ?
b) Write an essay on the administrative system of Sher Shah.
c) Discuss the Iqta system of the Sultanate period.
d) Evaluate the Islamic influence on the Indian society during the Sultanate period.
e) How did the Sufism flourish in Medieval India ?
f) Do you think that the Jaigirdary crisis was responsible for the decline of the Mughal empire in India ?

2. Answer any three questions : 12 × 3 = 36
a) How did Babur establish the Mughal empire in India ?
b) Was Firoz Shah Tughluq a benevolent ruler ?
c) What steps did Shah Jahan take to expand the Mughal empire ?
d) What was the nature of the Mughal rule in Bengal ?
e) How did foreign trade influence the Indian economy during the Mughal rule ?
f) How would you explain the economic policies of Alauddin Khilji ?
g) Explain the significance of the 'Nurjahan Junta' during the reign of Jahangir.
h) Discuss briefly about the Jat revolt.
i) Explain the North-east Frontier Policy of the Mughals.

3. Write short notes on any four : 6 × 4 = 24
a) Raja Krishnadeva Roy (1509-1530)
b) Zabti System
c) Jiauddin Barni
d) Sultan Balban's theory of kingship
e) Features of urbanisation in Sultanate period
f) 'Sulh-I-Kul'
g) The Vaishnav movement in Bengal
h) 'Mughal Currency'
i) Village autonomy of the Vijaynagar Empire
j) Land Revenue System of the Delhi Sultanate
k) Guru Govind Singh
l) Rajput policy of Aurangzeb.