MHI-106 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MHI-106 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL STRUCTURE THROUGH THE AGES IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for MHI-106, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 26 Jul 2026
M. A. (HISTORY)
(REVISED) (MAHI)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
MHI-106 : EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL
STRUCTURES IN INDIA THROUGH THE AGES
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all. Select at
least two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks. Answer
each question in about 500 words.
Section—A
Q1.Examine the importance of literary sources in reconstructing ancient Indian history.
Q2.Discuss the social structure of Harappan civilization.
Q3.Write an essay on the representation of societies in the Vedic literature.
Q4.What were the socio-economic and political context for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in North India in the 6th century
Q5.Describe the main features of the village community in the medieval period.
Section—B
Q6.Examine the changing social structure of peninsular India in the medieval period.
Q7.Discuss the role and position of women in early Indian society.
Q8.How did the social background shape the perceptions of the nationalists about the Indian society ?
Q9.Explain the impact of colonial forest policies on indigenous communities.
Q10.Describe the nature and characteristics of popular protests against the colonial rule in the nineteenth century. 8-4315॥/1॥1-106 2.1. 0.