MHI-103 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MHI-103 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH METHODS
Structured previous year question paper for MHI-103, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 26 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS HISTORY
(MAHI)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
MHI-103 : HISTORIOGRAPHY AND
RESEARCH METHODS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about
500 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.What were the objectives of history writing in the Greek and Roman traditions of historiography ? Discuss.
Q2.Comment on the distinctive features of traditional Chinese historiography.
Q3.Discuss the contributions of the early Arabic history writings.
Q4.Elaborate on the classical Marxist thinking on history.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Micro-history
(b) Annales school
(c) Auguste Comte
(d) Environmental History
Section—B
Q6.Comment on the Puranic genealogies as sources of history.
Q7.What was the nature of historical writing during Akbar’s time ? Comment.
Q8.Discuss the emergence of the Cambridge school of history writing. Did it evolve over a period ?
Q9.Elaborate on the main features of feminist historiography.
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) The idea of race in Indian history writing
(b) Labour history
(c) The study of Indian culture in Indian history writings
(d) Newspaper and periodicals as sources of history