Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. History (Honours), Part-III
Paper-VI (History of Freedom Movement of India 1857 AD 1950 AD)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What led to the foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
2. Describe the circumstances which led to the emergence of extremists in
Indian Politics between 1905 and 1916.
3. Examine the causes that led to the rise of Muslim Communalism in India.
4. Give an account of the circumstances responsible for the Congress League
pact in 1916. Throw light on the importance of the pact.
5. Write a critical essay on the non-co-operation Movement.
6. Why were Round Table conferences convened? What were their outcome?
7. Write a shorts essay on the Quit India Movement of 1942.
8. Give an estimate of the objections, proposals and significance of Cripp's
Mission.
9. Analyze the circumstances leading to the partition of India.
10. Write any two notes of the following:-
Civil Disobedience Movement
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian National Army
Cabinet Mission