MHI-106 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU MHI-106 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL STRUCTURE THROUGH THE AGES IN INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for MHI-106, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 26 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY
(REVISED) (MAHI)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
MHI-106 : EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL
STRUCTURES DURING VARIOUS
ERAS 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 is to be in about
500 words each. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Is ‘interpretation’ crucial for writing the history of ancient India ? Discuss.
Q2.Discuss how the Vedic texts help us in understanding the social structure of the Vedic societies.
Q3.Critically discuss the Harappan social structure.
Q4.Assess the debate on Indian feudalism. Elaborate.
Q5.Discuss the proliferation of Jatis in early medieval period.
Section—II
Q6.Critically comment on the nature of peasantization of tribal societies in the medieval period.
Q7.Discuss the spread of Buddhism in Peninsular India.
Q8.Critically examine the nature of social discrimination during the colonial period.
Q9.How do you study caste under colonialism ? Discuss.
Q10.How did colonialism impact the social structures of North-Eastern India ?