M.A. (Semester IV) Examination, 2017
HISTORY (PAPER
HISTORY OF INDIA
Day Date: Friday, 12-05-2017 Max. Marks: 50
Time: 02.30 PM to 04.30 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Choose the correct answer: 10
Vikramshila University was founded by
Dharmapal Devpal
Dantidurga Dhruva
The real name of Gautam Buddha was
Vardhaman Maitrey
Budhisatva Siddhartha
The first Teerthankar of Jainas was
Rishabhadev Mahavir
Parshwanath Neminath
Brihadeshwar temple is located at
Aihole Tanjavur
Pattadkal Madurai
The Kailas temple at Ellora constructed by dynasty.
Rashtrakuta Chalukya
Chola Pandya
Varna system was based on in this period.
Colour Birth
Quality Social status
Ashtang marg is the teachings of religion.
Hindu Buddha
Jain Vedic
Trade and Agriculture was the main duties of varna.
Brahmin Kshatriya
Vaishya Shudra
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Bronze images were popular in state.
Tamil Nadu Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh Gujarat
10) Ajanta paintings is related to religion.
Jain Bouddha
Hindu None of these
Q.2 Write short Answer: (Any four) 08
Explain the position of women in ancient India. .
Highlight the contribution of Mahavir in Jainism.
State the concept of school of mimamsa.
Describe the features of Vikramshila University.
Explain the importance of Sangam literature.
State the main features of Kailas temple at Ellora.
Q. 3 Write short notes: (Any four) 12
Varna System
Ashtang marg in Buddhism
Nalanda University
Ajanta paintings
Chola Bronzes
Panch Anu Vratas.
Q.4 Explain the Ashram system during the 650 A.D. to 1200 A.D. 10
OR
Describe the life of Gautam Buddha and his main teachings.
Q.5 Trace the development of educational system during 650 A.D. to
1200 A.D.