Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2016 Oct 5th Semester Minor Paper B1 (History) Question Paper

BALBO - 2216

B.A.LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, October 2016
MINOR PAPER B1 (History)

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Duration: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any 8 questions from question no.1 to questions no. 12.
2) Question no. 13 and 14 are compulsory.
3) Figures to the right indicate marks per question.

1. Assess the hallmarks of the Harappan town planning system. (8×8=64 Marks)

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2. Explain the importance of the literary sources for the study of Ancient India.
3. Discuss the main features of Buddhism.
4. Assess the impact of the Greek invasion on the Indians.
5. Write a short note on the rise of Mahajanapadas.
6. Critically evaluate the various theories regarding the origin of the Aryans.

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7. Review the Socio-Economic life during the Vedic period.
8. Discuss the contribution of the Kushanas with special reference to Kanishka.
9. Explain the position of women in Ancient India with special reference to marriage, divorce and property rights.
10. Write a note on the Satvahanas.
11. What were the conditions in India on the eve of the Muslim invasion?

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12. Discuss the administrative system of the Cholas.

P.T.O.

13. Write short notes on (any two). (3x2=6 Marks)

1. Foreign accounts as a source of study.
2. Slavery in Ancient India.

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3. Sabha and Samiti.

14. Write short notes on (any two). (2.5x2=5 Marks)

1. Origin of Monarchy
2. Mauryan Art
3. Paleolithic Age.

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