BHIC-131 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BHIC-131 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA : FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES UP TO C. 300 CE
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-131, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (HISTORY)
BAG
(H)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BHIC-131 : HISTORY OF INDIA : FROM THE
EARLIEST TIMES UP TO C. 300 CE
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.Discuss the archaeological sources for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history.
Q2.What is Neolithic Culture ? Discuss with reference to Kashmir valley and south India.
Q3.Describe the salient features of later Vedic polity and society.
Q4.Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10 @) Kautilya’s Arthashastra Gi) Mehrgarh
(iii) Mesolithic culture of India
(iv) Great Bath of Mohenjodaro
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the emergence of new social groups in the sixth century BCE.
Q6.Discuss Alexander’s invasion of the north-west India.
Q7.How would you define an ‘Empire’ ? Discuss with reference to the Mauryas.
Q8.Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each :
Q9.Arrean’s Indike Gi) Ashoka’s Dhamma Gii) Satavahana Administration
(iv) Kushanas
(iv) BIT