Exam Details
| Subject | Evolution of Social Structures in India Through the Ages | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Master of Arts in History | |
| Department | School of Social Sciences (SOSS) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. How literary sources are important to construct the social history of Ancient India
2. Do you think that Ancient Indian societies were egalitarian in nature? Give examples to support your answer.
3. Write a comparative note on the social structure of Palaeolithic and Neolithic societies.
4. What do you understand by 'Proliferation of Castes'? Do you think Early Medieval India was marked by the rise of several new Jatis?
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each: Varna system Numismatics Memorial-stone Janapadas
6. In what manner did economy affect the social structure of Medieval India? Explain with suitable examples.
7. Discuss the condition on women in Medieval India.
8. Describe the role of sufi saints in influencing the social milieu of Medieval India.
9. How were castes remodelled in colonial representations? Do you think that caste system in colonial India followed a single homogenous pattern?
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each: Criminal Tribes Hali System Watandars Socio-Religious Movements of 19th Century
2. Do you think that Ancient Indian societies were egalitarian in nature? Give examples to support your answer.
3. Write a comparative note on the social structure of Palaeolithic and Neolithic societies.
4. What do you understand by 'Proliferation of Castes'? Do you think Early Medieval India was marked by the rise of several new Jatis?
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each: Varna system Numismatics Memorial-stone Janapadas
6. In what manner did economy affect the social structure of Medieval India? Explain with suitable examples.
7. Discuss the condition on women in Medieval India.
8. Describe the role of sufi saints in influencing the social milieu of Medieval India.
9. How were castes remodelled in colonial representations? Do you think that caste system in colonial India followed a single homogenous pattern?
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each: Criminal Tribes Hali System Watandars Socio-Religious Movements of 19th Century
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Subjects
- Ancient and Medieval Societies
- Evolution of Social Structures in India Through the Ages
- Historiography
- History of Ecology and Environment: India
- History of Indian Economy
- Modern World
- Political Structure in India