BHIC-103 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BHIC-103 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-II
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-103, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) HISTORY (BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
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 Part. All questions carry
equal marks.
Q1.Who were the Kushanas ? Discuss their cultural and military achievements.
Q2.Discuss the nature of trade and urbanization during the post-Mauryan period in India. 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.Analyse the debate regarding the origin of Satvahanas. Discuss the settlement patterns under the Satvahanas.
Q4.Discuss any two of the following : 10 each
(a) Indo-Greeks
(b) Tinai System
(c) Harshavardhana and the rise of Kannauj
(d) Post-Gupta kingdoms in North India
Q5.Discuss the status of crafts and craftspersons in early medieval India.
Q6.What was the status of women in the period between 200 BCE till 800 CE ?
Q7.What were the changes in econ omy and trade in the Gupta and post-Gupta period ? 20 [ 3 ]
Q8.Discuss any two of the following : 10 each
(a) Pali
(b) Art and architecture in the post-Mauryan period
(c) Vaishnavism and Avatara doctrine
(d) Attitudes towards forests in anc ient India 2022 -103 &II [ 6 ]