Day: August 10, 2021

Solution: Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2022 [Ancient India: Week 6] Q.1 Throw light on the condition of women during the Gupta period with the help of contemporary sources. [15 Marks] Ans: Overall the position of women was subordinate to that of men. But some other factors too affected their position. For example, condition […]

Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2022 [Ancient India: Week 6] Q.1 Throw light on the condition of women during the Gupta period with the help of contemporary sources. [15 Marks] Q.2 What observations did Al Beruni make on science in India in Kitab al-Hind? Discuss. [15 Marks] Q.3 “Harsha combined in himself the piety […]

Solution: Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2022 [Ancient India: Week 4] Q.1 “The advent of the Mauryan dynasty marks the passage from darkness to the light for the historians.” Comment. [20 Marks] Ans: The statement was given by V.A. Smith. Summing up the character of the Mauryan age he said: “The advent of the Mauryan […]

Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2022 [Ancient India: Week 4] Q.1 “The advent of the Mauryan dynasty marks the passage from darkness to the light for the historians.” Comment. [20 Marks] Q.2 How the changes in the post-Vedic economy gave birth to new religious movements in India? Discuss. [15 Marks]  Q.3 Give a brief account […]

Solution: Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2022 [Ancient India: Week 2] Q.1 How did the Indus Civilization establish its contacts with other civilization through international trade? Discuss. [15 Marks] Ans: The elaborate social structure, standard of living, granaries, numerous seals, uniform script, and regulated weights and measures in a wide area indicate the existence […]

Weekly Problem Practice For History Optional- 2022 [Ancient India: Week 2] Q.1 How did the Indus Civilization establish its contacts with other civilization through international trade? Discuss. [15 Marks] Q.2 Critically discuss about the debates related to the origin of the Indus Valley Civilization. [15 Marks] Q.3 How the pottery can be used as a […]