BHIC-132 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BHIC-132 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA (From CE 300 to 1206)
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-132, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) HISTORY (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BHIC-132 : HISTORY OF INDIA:
FROM C.E.-300 C.E. TO 1206
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Attempt 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 economic conditions under the Guptas.
Q2.Write a brief note on religion and art and architecture under the Pallavas, the Pandayas and the Kalchuris.
Q3.Analyse social structure and the position of women in the post-Gupta period.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Rise of Harsha
(0) Brahmadeya and Nagaram
(c) Decline of the Gupta Empire
(d) Tantrism
Section—II
Q5.Explain the debate regarding the origin of the Rajputs.
Q6.Discuss the nature of land grants and land rights in India between C-700-1200 CE.
Q7.Analyse the rise and significance of the Bhakti Movement.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) The Chachnama
(b) The Battles of Tarain
(c) Developments in Art : C-300 CE to 1206
(d) Kalidasa