MHI-105 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MHI-105 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY-I (FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO C.E.-1700)
Structured previous year question paper for MHI-105, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 26 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)
(MAHI)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MHI-105 : HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY-I
(FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO C.E.-1700)
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:Attempt any five questions in about
500 words each. Answer at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Critically examine the Marxist approach to study the medieval Indian economy.
Q2.Briefly discuss trade and urban development during 200 BCE to 300 CE.
Q3.How do the land-grant inscriptions relate to the process of agrarian expansion ? Elaborate.
Q4.Explain pariharas. Analyse pariharas in the context of the brahmadeya grants.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following in
(a) Earliest farming groups of the Indian subcontinent
(b) The Satavahana
(c) Harappan burial practices
(d) Gupta Economy
Section—II
Q6.Discuss everyday forms of peasant resistance during the medieval period.
Q7.Examine briefly the land revenue system of the Delhi Sultanate.
Q8.Discuss the nature of technological changes during the medieval period.
Q9.Discuss briefly women and work as described in the shastric traditions.
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Agra-based industries
(b) Hundis
(c) Postal system
(d) [jara wart Bi aif