BHIS-183 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BHIS-183 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
TRADITIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF CRAFTS IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BHIS-183, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS/SCIENCE
(GENERAL/HONS.)
[BAG/BAM(HONOURS/MAJOR)]
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BHIS-183 : TRADITIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF
CRAFTS IN INDIA
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note :
(i) There are two Sections in the question
paper—Section I and Section II.
(ii) Attempt five questions in all.
(iii) Attempt at least two questions from each
Section.
(iv) All questions carry equal marks.
(v) The world limit for 10 marks questions
is 800 words and for 5 marks it is
150 words.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the historical development of crafts in India.
Q2.Discuss the relationship between Swadeshi, Self-consciousness and Swaraj.
Q3.What is the nature of inherited knowledge and how can it be passed down ? Examine.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Debate on guilds and trade
(b) Condition of crafts at the time of independence
(c) Cultural assimilation
(d) Kantha art
Section—II
Q5.Which fields, other than crafts, employs knowledge based division of tasks ? Explain.
Q6.Discuss the achievements of any one of the prominent craftsmen.
Q7.Discuss the causes responsible for the decline of Indian craft during the colonial period.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Sahaj Craft Model (Rajasthan)
(b) West Bengal Patachitra Art form
(c) Gram Gyanpeeth
(d) Entrepreneurs of Bihar Sujani Embroidery eave IT!