BHIC-101 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BHIC-101 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-101, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BHIC–101 : HISTORY OF INDIA–I
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five of the following questions in
about 400 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the importance of archaeological sources for the re construction of ancient Indian history. 20 [ 2 ]
Q2.How would you define the term ‘Neolithic’ ?
Q3.Discuss in detail the concept of Neolithic Revolution.
Q4.Discuss the changes in the economy, polity and society during the later Vedic period.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Importance of Foreign accounts in Ancient Indian History
(b) Harappan economy
(c) Ajivikas
(d) 16 Mahajanapadas
Section—II
Q6.Discuss Alexander’s invasion of India.
Q7.What are the main features of Mauryan administration ?
Q8.What is the significance of gender studies ?
Q9.Write a detailed note on the position of women in ancient India. 20 [ 3 ]
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Material reasons for the rise of Buddhism and Jainism in the 6th C. BCE.
(b) Emergence of Iron
(c) Six systems of Indian philosophy
(d) Hydrology in ancient India. 2023 -101 (later Vedic) (Ajivikas) &II (Alexander) (Gender studies) (Material) (Hydrology)