BHIS-183 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIS-183 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
TRADITIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF CRAFTS IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BHIS-183, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 3
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS/SCIENCE
(GENERALIHONS.)
(BAG/BAM/HONOURS/MAJOR)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BHIS-183 : TRADITIONS AND PERCEPTIONS
OF CRAFTS IN BHARAT
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note:
(i) There are two Sections in the
question paper—Section A and
Section B.
(ii) Attempt five questions in all.
(iii) Attempt at least two questions from
each Section.
(iv) All questions carry equal marks.
(v) The word limit for 10 marks question
is 300 words and for 5 marks
question it is 150 words.
Section—A
Q1.What do you understand by Shreni ? Discuss the legal rights and duties of Shreni.
Q2.Describe the utility of crafts as a weapon for attainment of Swaraj.
Q3.Discuss the concept of learning by practice.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Craftsman as the maker of Beauty
(b) Types of crafts in pre-colonial period
(c) Condition of crafts at the time of independence
(d) Characteristics of crafts knowledge
Section—B
Q5.Are machines necessary for humans ? In what context do they become harmful for humans and nature ? Explain.
Q6.What are the different components of the craft value chain ? Discuss with example.
Q7.Describe some of the government initiatives to boost the handicraft sector in Bharat.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Dokhra metal craft
(b) Bagh Printing (०) Fabindia
(d) Decline in artisanal labour amy a")