MHI-105 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU MHI-105 December 2025 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 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 26 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) (MAHI)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
MHI-105 : HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY—!
(FROM THE EARLIEST
TIMES TO C-1700 C. E.)
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—A
Q1.What are the common characteristic features shared by the Harappan settlements ?
Q2.Give an account of role of trade in urban growth during C-600-300 B. C. E.
Q3.Analyse the debates related in urban decay in early medieval India.
Q4.Write a note on the non-agricultural taxes imposed by the Mughal state.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Nagaram
(b) Indo-Roman trade
(c) Famines in medieval India
(d) Artisan guilds
Section—B
Q6.Critically examine various approaches to study the medieval Indian towns.
Q7.Discuss the nature of population growth in the colonial period in India.
Q8.Analyse the impact of colonial intervention on tribal economy.
Q9.Critically assess the impact of liberalization on the Indian economy.
Q10.Write short notes on any two of the following
(a) Postal communication under the Mughals
(0) Chettiars and Shikarpura
(c) Balutedars
(d) Hundi we ?