BHIC-103 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BHIC-103 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-II
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-103, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) HISTORY (BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BHIC–103 : HISTORY OF INDIA
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.Who were the Satvahanas ? Explain early state formation in the Deccan with reference to the Satvahanas.
Q2.Write an essay on the major Indian trading ports from 200 B. C. E. to 300 C. E. 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.Explain the political expansion of the Guptas.
Q4.Discuss any two the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) The Tinai concept
(b) Territorial control of the Shungas
(c) Commercial Organization from 200 B. C. E. to 300 C. E.
(d) Huien Tsang
Section—II
Q5.Describe the revival of trade and urbanization in the early medieval period.
Q6.Examine the p osition of women through the institution of marriage, proprietary rights and widowhood.
Q7.In what ways did the organization of craft production in rural areas differ from that in urban centres during the 6 -13th centuries ? Explain. 20 [ 3 ]
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 word each : 10+10
(a) Tantricism
(b) Prakrit and Pali
(c) Gandhara School of Art
(d) Astronomy in early India [ 4 ] BHIC–103 2023 –103 [ 5 ] BHIC–103 10+10 &II [ 6 ]