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IGNOU BHIE-142 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

HISTORY OF MODERN EAST ASIA : JAPAN (c. 1868-1945)

Structured previous year question paper for BHIE-142, December 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B.A. (GENERAL) / B.A. (HONS.)

HISTORY (BAG/BAHIH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2022

BHIE-142 : HISTORY OF MODERN EAST ASIA :

JAPAN (c. 1868-1945)

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.What were the political and economic reforms that contributed towards the modernization of Japan ?

Q2.Discuss the important characteristics of the classical period in Japan.

Q3.Write a note on protests and revolts against the Meiji State.

Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in

(a) People’s Rights Movement in Japan

(b) Intellectual Currents in Tokugawa Period

(c) The Struggle of Hisabestu Buraku

(d) Unequal Treaties and Reform of Criminal Law in Japan

SECTION II

Q5.Discuss Japan’s emergence as an economic power.

Q6.Write a note on Japanese Colonial Imperialism.

Q7.Analyse Japan’s relationship with nationalisms in South-East Asia and India.

Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in

(a) Culture in Tokugawa Japan

(b) Formation of Political Parties

(c) The Impact of Oil Shock on Japan

(d) Military Authoritarianism in Japan BHIE-142 2 wus I

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