BHIC-101 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BHIC-101 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-101, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAHTH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BHEI -101 :HBTORY OF NDB-I
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in 400 words
each. Attempt at least two questions from
each Section. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the important of literary sources for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history.
Q2.Discuss the extent and settlement patterns in Harappan Civilization. 20 [2] BHE
Q3.Discuss the characteristics of economy and society of early Vedic/Rigvedic era.
Q4.Throw light on emergence of Buddhism and Jainism during 6th century BCE.
Section—II
Q5.Describe the salient features of Mauryan administration.
Q6.Write an essay on medicine in ancient India.
Q7.Examine the position of women in early India.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Palaeolithic culture in India
(b) Mauryan art and architecture
(c) Ashoka’s Dhamma
(d) Arrian’s Indike aif [4] BHE