BHIS-183 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIS-183 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
TRADITIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF CRAFTS IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BHIS-183, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 3
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS/SCIENCE
(GENERAL/HONS.)
(BAG/BAM/HONOURS/MAJOR)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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 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.Do you agree that economic associations in the from of Shreni had developed in India ? Discuss.
Q2.Analyse the importance of crafts in Basic Education.
Q3.Discuss the contribution of handicrafts in the economy of Bharat at the time of independence.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Indian Crafts and Western World
(b) Oral tradition
(c) Neelmani Devi
(d) Jaipur Blue Pottery
Section—B
Q5.How do the biographies of leading craftsmen inspire us to innovate ?
Q6.Write a note on the handicrafts sector of present Bharat.
Q7.Briefly discuss the concept of evolutionary innovation.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Clay potters of Thiruchigadi
(b) Existing models for craft marketing
(c) Bamboo crafts and products
(d) Bagh printing amy a")