WBCS (Main)- 2008 History Paper- I Question Paper

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                                                    WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE

                                                     EXAMINATION (Main) - 2008

                                                               (Optional Papers)

                                                                 History Paper I

 

Time Allowed-3 Hours                                                                                Full Marks-100

                                                

                                                      All questions carry equal marks

                                                                    Group - A

                                                        Answer any three questions

 

1.  How far is it proper to consider Buddhism as a protestant movement ?

 

2.  Try to give an impartial judgment on the achievements of Sasanka.

 

3.  Assess the historical significance of the Bhakti movement.

 

4.  Was there any ideology behind Sivaji’s attempt to build up a regional kingdom ?

 

5.  Analyse the impact of the colonial rule behind de-industrialisation of Indian economy.

 

6.  How far is it appropriate to regard Vidyasagar as a traditional moderniser ?

 

                                                                Group-B

                                                    Answer any two questions.

 

7.  Analyse the value of archaeological sources for ancient Indian history — merits and limitation.

 

8.  Would you consider Samudragupta to be the greatest among the Gupta emperors ?  Give reasons for your answer.

 

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