ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS 2014
M.PhiI. (History)
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 75
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INSTRUCTIONS
1) The question paper contains two parts (Part-A and Part-B).
2) Part-A has two sections. Section-1 and Section-2. Both the sections
contain essay type questions. Pm1-B consists of concepts. Before you start writing your answers, please check that this question
paper does not have any unprinted or tom or missing pages or items.

F-5)

Part A
Section 1 Marks 15
Answer any ONE ofthe following two questions in about 500 words.
1.
"Bias is inherent in the writing of history." Comment.

2.
How is History different from other Social Sciences?


Section 2 Marks 3 x 15 =45
Answer any Three of the following questions in about 500 words. All questions carry equal marks.
1.
To what extent did the organization of guilds define the economy of early India (200 BCE to 200

2.
Do you think environmental factors played a role in the rise and decline ofcivilizations in early India?

3.
Discuss the origin and chief characteristics of in early India. To what extent was linked to the development ofpeasant economy?

4.
Can medieval Indian agrarian economy be classified as feudal economy?
5.. Is it correct 0 term the Vijayanagara Empire as a empire?



6.
Can the theory ofurban revolution explain the establishment of Turkish rule in India?

7.
What were the significant changes in British policy after 1857?

8.
How did peasantry come to participate in the politics of Indian nationalism?

9.
What impact did colonial rule have on the Indian economy?


Part-B Marks 5 x 3 15.
Write short notes on any Five ofthe following concepts. Each concept/note should not exceed
50 words.
Dharma Kaliyuga Wilayat Panchayat Oriental Despotism Harijan Karma Zabt Method Swaraj Patta and Qabuliyat