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")