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IGNOU BHIC-103 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

HISTORY OF INDIA-II

Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-103, December 2021 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B. A. (HONS.) HISTORY (BAHIH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2021

BHIC-103 : HISTORY OF INDIA II

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Attempt any five questions in about

400 words each.

(ii) Attempt at least two questions from each

Part.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

Q1.Discuss the early state formation in Tamilakam.

Q2.Who were the Indo -Greeks ? Discuss Menander’s achievements.

Q3.Discuss the emergence of kingdom in the Deccan and South in the post-Gupta period. 20 [ 2 ]

Q4.Discuss any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Shungas

(b) Satavahanas

(c) Urbanization in the period between 200 B.C.E. and 300 C.E.

(d) Gupta economy

Q5.Discuss trade and urbanization in early medieval India.

Q6.Discuss Puranic Hinduism.

Q7.Discuss the achievements in art and architecture in the post-Gupta period.

Q8.Discuss any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Tantrism

(b) Position of women in the period between 200 B.C.E. and 750 C.E.

(c) Craftspersons in early medieval India

(d) Any two scientists of the period between 200 B.C.E. and 800 C.E. 2021 -103 II

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