BHIC-131 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIC-131 June 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, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) HISTORY
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 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 analyse the religion and religious practices of the Harappans.
Q2.Discuss the economy, society and polity of the early Vedic Aryans.
Q3.Analyse the emergence of new social groups in the sixth century BCE.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Sangam Literature
(b) Early farmers of South India
(c) Mehrgarh
(d) NBPW Culture
Section—II
Q5.Examine the origin and development of Jainism in early India.
Q6.Write a note on Alexander’s invasion. What were its long-term impacts ?
Q7.Discuss the administrative apparatus of the Mauryan empire.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) The Kushanas Empire
(b) The five ecozones and their subsistence pattern
(c) Roman coins
(d) The Ganasanghas