W.B.C.S. (EXECUTIVE) EXAMINATION - 2017 (Optional Paper)
HISTORY : PAPER - I
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks : 200
GROUP - A
1. Answer any three question
(a) Evaluate the importance of Archaeology and Numismatics for the reconstruction of Early Indian History.
(b) Write a short note on Vedic economy.
(c) Discuss the nature of Asoka's Dharma.
(d) Write a short note on Gupta art and architecture. 10 x 3
2. Answer any two question
(a) How were the Harappan cities planned ? Describe the salient features of these cities.
(b) Discuss the socio-economic background of the rise of protestan religions movements in ancient India in the sixth century B. C.
(c) Give an overview of India's trade with the Roman Empira during the first three centuries of the Christian era.
(d) Village administration acquired uniqueness under the Cholas - Discuss. 20x2
3. Answer any one of the following :
(a) The reasons behind the decline of the Mauryan Empire with special reference to the role of Askoka, if any, in the process.
(b) The position of women in Ancient India. 30
GROUP-B
4. Answer any three question
(a) Evaluate Ziauddin Barani as a historian.
(b) Write a short note on the Iqta system of land grant in Mediavel India.
(c) Answers the economic reforms of Alauddin Khilji.
(d) Discuss the impact of Aurangzeb's Decan policy on the Mughal empire.
5. Answer any two question
(a) Vijayanagar empire had a well organised administrative system - elucidate.
(b) Analyse the religious policy of Akbar.
(c) Give a critical account of the Maratha administration under Shivaji. 20 x 2
6. Answer any one of the following question
(a) The evolution of the administrative system under the Delhi Sultanate from llltutmish to Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
(b) Economy of the Mughal Empire.
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