BHIC-132 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIC-132 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA (From CE 300 to 1206)
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-132, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
HISTORY
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BHIC-132 : HISTORY OF
INDIA (FROM C.E. 300 TO 1206)
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Answer any five questions in about
400 words each.
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from
each Section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Trace the process of the emergence of the Gupta Kingdom.
Q2.Write an essay on the craft and architecture of the Pallava and Pandya periods.
Q3.Review the debate on the origin of the Rajputs.
Q4.Discuss various features of Indian society with special reference to the proliferation of castes during C-700-1200 C.E.
Section—B
Q5.“Gupta period has often been referred to as Golden Age due to its cultural heritage.” Comment.
Q6.Describe the agrarian relations between C-700-1200 C.E.
Q7.Discuss the causes of the success of the Turks against the Rajputs.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10x2=20
(a) Chachanama as a historical source
(b) Language and literature during the Gupta period
(c) The Rashtrakuta Empire
(9) Harsha