Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. History (Honours), Part-I
Paper-I (History of India Earliest Times to 1206 AD)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Enumerate the literary sources of ancient Indian History.
2. Give a brief account of the Paleolithic culture of India.
3. Throw light on the different theories related to original home of the Aryan.
4. Discuss the political condition of Northern India during 6th century B.C.
5. Analyse the military exploits and achievements of Chandragupta Maurya.
6. Give an account of the culutual development of India under the Gupta dynasty.
7. Describe the political and cultural achievements of the Satavahanas.
8. Critically examine the objectives and effects of the invasion of Mahmud Ghaznavi on
India.
9. Throw light on the cultural contributions of the Pallavas.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following:-
Town Planning of the Indus Valley Civilization
Harshvardhan
Causes of downfall of Maurya dynasty
Gautam Buddha