Day: May 25, 2020

Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 18] Q. Do you think that the post-Mauryan five centuries can be considered as the ‘Dark Period’ of Indian History? Give reasons in support of your answer. [20 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you […]

Solution: Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 18] Q. Do you think that the post-Mauryan five centuries can be considered as the ‘Dark Period’ of Indian History? Give reasons in support of your answer. [20 Marks] Ans: In around 187 BC, the Mauryan Empire met its end. These five centuries that […]

Solution: Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 17] Q. Discuss different interpretations of historians about the nature of Asoka’s ‘Dhamma’. Was it responsible for the downfall of his empire? [15 Marks] “Dhamma” corresponds to the Sanskrit word “Dharma” which literally means “which is to be held fast to” or “adhering strictly”. Historians […]

Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 17] Q. Discuss different interpretations of historians about the nature of Asoka’s ‘Dhamma’. Was it responsible for the downfall of his empire? [15 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use camscanner) on historytestseries2021@gmail.com […]

Solution: Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 16] Q. On the basis of contemporary sources, bring out various features of administrative system of Mauryas. [20 Marks] Ans: The Mauryas organized a very elaborate system of administration. We know about it from the account of Megasthenes, the Arthasastra of Kautilya and the […]

Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 16] Q. On the basis of contemporary sources, bring out various features of administrative system of Mauryas. [20 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use camscanner) on historytestseries2021@gmail.com Name your file as your […]

Solution: Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 13] Q. Why do historians regard the Indus Valley Civilization and the Rig Vedic Culture as representing two different Societies? [15 Marks] And: The Harappan Civilization emerged in northwestern regions of Indian subcontinent and lasted from about 2500 BCE to 1700 BCE. The Vedic […]

Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 13] Q. Why do historians regard the Indus Valley Civilization and the Rig Vedic Culture as representing two different Societies? [15 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use camscanner) on historytestseries2021@gmail.com Name your […]

Solution: Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 15] Q. Discuss the social base of early Buddhism in Ancient India. [10 Marks] Ans: The Buddha proved to be a practical reformer who took note of the realities of the day. He did not recognize the existence of god amd soul (atman). This […]

Daily Problem Practice for 2021 History Optional [Ancient India: Day 15] Q. Discuss the social base of early Buddhism in Ancient India. [10 Marks] NOTE: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use camscanner) on historytestseries2021@gmail.com Name your file as your name and day. For example, […]