BHIC-101 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIC-101 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-I
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-101, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAHTH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
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.Write a note on the Hunting-Gathering societies.
Q2.Analyse the theories of decline of Harappan Civilisation.
Q3.Discuss basic principles of Buddhism. Which are the factors contributing to its popularity ?
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Religion in early Vedic society
(b) Northern Black Polished Ware
(c) Bhimbetka Paintings
(d) Inscriptions as sources of History
Section—II
Q5.Discuss the rise of Magadh under the Mauryan Empire.
Q6.Analyse the development of Science and Technology in Ancient India.
Q7.How did Ashoka try to resolve the problems of society through the policy of Dhamma ?
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Impact of Alexander's invasion
(b) Arthashastra and the Saptanga theory (० Ajivikas
(d) Position of women in early India