BHIC-131 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BHIC-131 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA : FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES UP TO C. 300 CE
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-131, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL) (HISTORY)
BAG
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BHIC-131 : HISTORY OF INDIA : FROM THE
EARLIEST TIMES UPTO c. 300 C.E.
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 400 words
each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Write a note on the importance of coins and inscriptions as sources for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history.
Q2.Discuss the chief characteristics of the Palaeolithic cultures of India.
Q3.Discuss the various aspects of the society and religion of the Harappan people.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Dating Methods
(b) Neolithic Culture of India
(c) | Harappan Trade
(d) Megalithic Culture
SECTION II
Q5.Analyse the changes that took place in the economy and society of the Later Vedic period.
Q6.What do you mean by the term “Mahajanapadas’ ? Describe the 16 mahajanapadas of the 68 century BCE in brief.
Q7.What is the concept of ‘Tinai’ ? Discuss the polity and economy of ancient Tamilakam.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Later Vedic Religion
(b) Mahavira
(c) Kalinga War
(d) Growth of Tamil Language and Literature BHIC-131 4 (®) sar-afes (Later Vedic)