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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