BHIC-101 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIC-101 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-101, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BHIC-101 : HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
400 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Write an essay on Bhimbetka. How does it help in studying Paleolithic cultures ?
Q2.Analyse the various aspects of the Harappan economy.
Q3.Discuss in detail the Vedic religion and religious practices.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Literary sources for the study of ancient India
(b) Mesolithic cultures in India
(c) Mehargarh
(d) Dholavira
Section—II
Q5.Give a brief account of the emergence of Buddhism and its main techniques.
Q6.What are the main features of urbanization which developed in the 6th century BCE ?
Q7.Discuss with examples Mauryan art and architecture.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Painted Grey Ware Culture
(b) Arthashastra
(c) Ashokan Inscriptions
(d) Astronomy in Ancient India