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M.A. (Part (Sem. II) EXAMINATION, 2018
HISTORY
Optional Paper 8
(History of Science and Technology in India)
(2008 PATTERN)
Time Three Hours Maximum Marks 80
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
(ii All questions carry equal marks.
1. Attempt any one of the following questions in 500 words
Give the information about Science and Technology in Ancient
India.
(ii Explain the science policy of British India.
2. Attempt any one of the following questions in 500 words
Discuss the development of Medieval India in the field of
agriculture.
(ii Give an account of space science in India.
3. Attempt any two of the following questions in 250 words
Assess the contribution of Aryabhata and Varahamihira to
Astronomy.
(ii Explain the impect of Western Science and Technology in Modern
India.
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(iii Discuss the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru in the development
of science in Modern India.
Discuss the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 and its impact.
4. Write short notes on any four of the following in 100 words
Bhaskaracharya
(ii Technology in Mughal Period
(iii The meaning of Modern Science
Mathematics in Modern India
Geological Survey under the British Period
Petroleum Products.