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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June,2016 .

ELECTIVE COURSE HISTORY
EHI-05: INDIA FROM MID-18th CENTURY TO
MID-19th CENTURY .

Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100 (Weightage
Note: This question paper has three sections. The students have to attempt any two questions in about 500 words each from Section any four questions in about 250 words each from Section II and any two short notes in about 100 words each from Section III. The marks are mentioned against each question.

SECTION I

1. Analyse the Maratha State system in the mid-18th century giving reference to administrative, economic and social structures. 20

2. Discuss in brief the land-revenue policies adopted by the British in India till 1857. 20

3. Explain the administrative and judicial systems developed by the British in India in the 19th century. 20

4. Write a critical note on the contribution and limitations of the 19th century reform movements in India. 20

SECTION II

5. Write a note on the rise of the Sikh State. 12

6. Discuss the nature and pattern of European trade in Asia during the 17th century. 12

7. Discuss the ideas of the Evangelicals and the Utilitarians. 12

8. Explain the concept of 'de-industrialisation' and the impact of the British policies on Indian Industries. 12

9. Analyse the rise of the novel in Indian literature. 12

10. Discuss the significance of the Charter Act of 1833 and the Government of India Act, 1858. 12

11. How did new consciousness develop against social discrimination in India 12

12. Discuss the nature and significance of popular movements before 1857. 12

SECTION III

13. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each: 6+6=12

Mercantilism

Subsidiary Alliance

New Rationalism

Ram Mohan Roy's ideas on Social Reforms