MHI-106 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU MHI-106 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL STRUCTURE THROUGH THE AGES IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for MHI-106, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 26 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY
(MAHI) (REVISED)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
MHI-106 : EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL STRUCTURE
THROUGH THE AGES IN INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt at least two questions from each
Section. In all you have to answer five
questions. Each answer has to be in 500
words. All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the different sources for writing the history of ancient India.
Q2.How do we reconstruct the structure of Paleolithic and early Neolithic societies ?
Q3.Discuss on the nature of societies in the Harappan settlements.
Q4.Discuss the significance of the ‘early medieval period’ in Indian history.
Q5.How does the Sangam Literature help us in understanding the early Tamil society ?
Section—II
Q6.Examine the various views about the Indian village community. Do you agree with Irfan Habib that there was a common financial pool for the village community in India ?
Q7.Evaluate the views of B. D. Chattopadhyay and Norman Ziegler on the rise of Rajputs ?
Q8.How do you view the process of consolidation community consciousness between 1300-1700 A.D.?
Q9.Comment on the role of women in the Indian National Movement.
Q10.Discuss the colonial forest policy in North-East India under Colonialism.