BHIC-131 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIC-131 December 2025 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 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) HISTORY
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Term-End Examination
December, 2025
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.Critically examine various methods used to analyse archaeological data.
Q2.Discuss various theories of the decline of the Harappan civilization.
Q3.Discuss briefly the early iron age culture of South India.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Vedic Literature
(b) Formation of regions in early India
(c) Early farmers of the Nile Valley and West Asia
(d) NBPW Culture
Section—II
Q5.Examine the image of cities as reflected in literature and archaeology.
Q6.Write a note on Alexander’s invasion and its impact.
Q7.Critically analyse the early state formation in the early Tamilaham region.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Janapada
(b) The Ajivikas
(c) The Shungas and the Kharavelas
(d) Roman coins