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M.A (Previous) History
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Paper I — Society, Economy and Cultureof Medieval India (A.D. 1206 -1707)
Answer ALL Questions. 20 Marks
1. (a) Explain the importance of literary sources for the study of social, economic and
cultural history of Mughal period.
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(b) Examine the society and social divisions of the medieval period.
2. (a) Discuss the positions of women during sultanate period.
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(b) Describe the food and drink habits of the Indian in Medieval period.
3. (a) Discuss the Growth of towns and urban economy during Delhi Sultanate.
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(b) Discuss the factors for the Development of Sea born trade during the Mughal Age.
4. (a) Trace out the social problems of Medieval Woman with reference to Sati.
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(b) Write an essay on the impact of Bhakti Movements on Indian Society.
5. (a) Trace out the impact of Islamic Art on Indian Art and Architecture.
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(b) Examine the salient features of the Vijayanagara paintings.
Paper II — History of Europe
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1. (a) Describe the social, political and economic conditions of France on the eve of revolution
in 1789. (or)
(b) Give an account of domestic policies of Napoleon.
2. (a) Evaluate the work of Matternich in Europe .
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(b) Sketch the main features of industrial revolution.
3. (a) Write a note on liberalism.
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(b) Analyse the achievements of Bismarck in the unification of Germany.
4. (a) Trace the events that led to separation of Church and the State.
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(b) Write a detailed note on the third republic in France.
5. (a) What were the causes that led to the outbreak of the First World War.
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(b). Examine the achievements of the Paris peace conference.
Paper III — History of Andhra Up to 1565 A.D
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1. (a) Explain the geographical features of Andhradesa and its impact on History.
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(b) Discuss the social and Economic conditions of Andhra during the Satavahana period.
2. (a) Explain the contribution of Ikshvakus for the development of Buddhism.
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(b) Explain the genealogy and chronology of the Salankayanas of Vengi.
3. (a) Bring out the signification political achievements of the Eastern Chalukyas.
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(b) Describe the religious conditions during the Eastern Chalukyas.
4. (a) Discuss the contribution of Ganapatideva to Andhra history and culture.
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(b) Write a brief note on the history of Reddi dynasty.
5. (a) Describe the greatness of Srikrishnadevaya.
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(b). Give an account of the development of Telugu literature during the Vijayanagar period.
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Paper IV — History of U.S.A (1776 – 1964)
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1. (a) Describe the establishment of colonies in America .
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(b) Account the salient features of American Constitution.
2. (a) Analyse the significance of Jacksonian Democracy.
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(b) Write a note on the development of transport system in America in 19th century.
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3. (a) Sketch the contributions of Lincoln to the abolishment of slavery in United States.
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(b) Write a detailed note on Granger movement.
4. (a) Explain the domestic administration of Theodore Roosevelt.
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(b) Throw light on Woodrow Wilson’s fourteen points.
5. (a) Trace the events that led USA entry into the World War II.
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(b). Discuss about Truman Doctrine and its effects.
Paper V —SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA (1757-1947)
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1. (a) Write an essay on the economic conditions in India during the British rule.
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(b) Give an account of the contribution of the Christian missionaries to modern Indian social
reform.
2. (a) Discuss the role of Arya Samaj in the socio- religious sphere.
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(b) Write an essay on the activities of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
3. (a) Estimate the contribution of press in creating social awareness in India.
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(b) Explain the contribution of Rama Krishna mission to the reform of Indian society.
4. (a) Describe the condition of the cottage industry during the company’s period.
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(b) Give an account of poverty in India.
5. (a) Write an essay on the Railways during the British period.
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(b). Examine the rise of major industries during the British period.
Paper VI — History of Modern Japan (1840 – 1951)
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1. (a) Examine the reasons for opening of Japan to the west?
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(b) Explain the salient features of Meiji constitution of 1889.
2. (a) Explain the economic transformation of Japan during 1868 -1984.
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(b) Discuss the impact of alliances in the growth of militarism in Japan.
3. (a) Analyse the effects of abolition of feudalism in Japan.
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(b) Write a note on the 21 demands of Japan.
4. (a) Trace the causes that led to Manchurian crisis.
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(b) Assess the impact of Sino-Japanese war of 1937.
5. (a) Examine the causes responsible for the defeat of Japan in the World War II.
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(b). Describe the role of USA in the post- war reconstruction of Japan.