Day: July 10, 2023

Q.1 How would you characterize the nature of Mauryan state on the basis of Kautilya’s Arthashastra? [15 Marks] Ans: On the basis of Kautilya’s Arthashastra the Mauryan Empire has been presented as a new form of government marked by centralized control and planning over people, produce and resources. The nature of Mauryan state on the […]

Q.1 How would you characterize the nature of Mauryan state on the basis of Kautilya’s Arthashastra? [15 Marks] Q.2 “The Kalinga was proved a turning point in the career of Ashoka and produced results of far reaching consequences in the history of India.” Elucidate. [15 Marks] Q.3 Examine the various views regarding the role of […]

Q.1 What economic changes happened in the later Vedic Period? Discuss with examples. [15 Marks] Q.2 Examine the contribution of Vedic culture in the sphere of social institutions and religion. Was there any continuity between the Indus and the Vedic cultures in this respect? [20 Marks] Q.3 “Megalithic culture be considered a foundational phase of […]

Q.1 What economic changes happened in the later Vedic Period? Discuss with examples. [15 Marks] Ans: After the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, the Vedic Age Civilization (1500 BC – 600 BC) flourished in India. Various economic changes occurred in the Later vedic period (1000 BC- 600 BC) compared with the Early Vedic period […]

Q.1 “The Indus Valley civilization represents the first urban revolution in India” Comment. [15 Marks] Q.2 Did ancient India have any interest in preserving the memory of the past? Critically Discuss. [15 Marks] Q.3 How do inscriptions and coins help in the reconstruction of Ancient Indian history? Explain. [15 Marks] Q.4 With proper examples, give […]

  Q.1 “The Indus Valley civilization represents the first urban revolution in India” Comment. [15 Marks] Ans: Indus civilization emerged in India around 2500 BCE. It is known as period of India’s 1st urban civilization with planned urban settlements. A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley Civilization. The Indus […]