BHIC-103 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BHIC-103 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIA-II
Structured previous year question paper for BHIC-103, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) HISTORY
(BAHIH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BHIC-103 : HISTORY OF INDIA-II
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.Critically examine the spread of agrarian settlements in the Deccan with a brief discussion on their impact on social life.
Q2.Discuss the emergence of cities in various parts of the Indian subcontinent during the period 200 BCE to 300 CE.
Q3.Examine the nature of the post-Gupta polity, society and economy.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) The Satvahanas
(b) Samudragupta
(c) The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj
(d) Administration of Harshavardhana
Section—II
Q5.Write a note on the working of the guild system.
Q6.Describe the emergence of Vedic and Puranic literature.
Q7.What was the contribution of Indian Science in the fields of Metallurgy, Hydraulic Engineering, Astronomy and Mathematics ?
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Women in the Sangam Age
(b) Organisation of the Craft Production
(c) The Bhakti Movement
(d) Mathura School of Art