LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                              HT 1800 – CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA

 

 

Date & Time : 20-04-2006/AFTERNOON   Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

PART – A

 

Answer any FOUR of the following not exceeding 100 words each.   (4 x 5 20 marks)

 

1. Harappa and Dholavira
2. Sabha and Samiti
3. Rig Veda
4. Parshvanatha
5. Aryabatta
6. Stupa

 

PART – B

 

Answer any TWO of the following not exceeding 200 words each

( 2 x 10 = 20 marks)

 

7. Mention the foreign accounts for the study of Ancient Indian History.
8. Explain the Great Bath and its Significance.
9. Discuss the various causes for the rise of the Magadhan empire.
10. Evaluate the contributions of Kalidasa.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any THREE of the following not exceeding 1200 words each

(3 x 20 = 60 marks)

 

11. Explain clearly how India offers unity in Diversity.
12. Trace the origin and development of Jainism in India. What are its basic doctrines?  What did it contribute to Indian Society and Culture?
13. Critically evaluate the development of Art and Architecture during the Mouryan Period.
14. Gupta period is called the “Golden age of Ancient India” – Elucidate the statement.
15. Evaluate the role of the British for the modernization of India.

 

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