BHIC-101 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BHIC-101 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-101, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAHTH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BHIC-101 : HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Attempt any five questions in about
400 words each. Attempt at least
two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Analyse the polity and society in later Vedic period.
Q2.Discuss the second phase of urbanisation. Give a brief account of main cities developed in this period.
Q3.Give a brief account of the teachings of Mahavira.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Archaeological sources
(b) Economy of Harappan Civilisation
(c) Basic principles of Buddhism
(d) Painted Grey Ware cultures
Section—II
Q5.Give a brief account of the expansion of Mauryan Empire.
Q6.Write a note on the Megalithic culture.
Q7.Critically analyse the vision of environment in Indian Philosophy.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Rise of Magadh
(b) Alexander’s invasion on India
(c) Mesolithic Cultures
(d) Neolithic Culture of Kashmir wart Bi