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SYLLABUS

B.A. HONS' SCHOOL IN HISTORY PART-I

(THREE YEAR DEGREE COURSE)

(SEMESTER I TO II)

2017-18, 2018-19 & 2019-20 SESSIONS

SCHEME OF STUDIES

FIRST SEMESTER

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PAPER II:ENGLISH

PAPER-III :ANCIENT INDIA : POLITICAL HISTORY FROM EARLIEST TIME TO 326 B.C.

PAPER IV OPT. (I) SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA (FROM

INDUS VALLEY TO 1000 A.D.)

PAPER-IV (OPT.II):POLITICAL SCIENCE

PAPER V :HISTORY OF PUNJAB (1469-1645 A.D)

PAPER VI :WORLD HISTORY FROM EARLIEST TIMES TO THE GROWTH OF ROMAN CIVILIZATION

SECOND SEMESTER

PAPER-I :gzikph bkiawh $ gzikph bkiawh w[ZYbk frnkB

PAPER II:ENGLISH

PAPER-III :ANCIENT INDIA : POLITICAL HISTORY FROM 326 B.C. TO 1000 A.D.

PAPER-IV : (i)SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA (FROM INDUSVALLEY TO 1000 A.D.)

PAPER-IV (OPT.II):POLITICAL SCIENCE

PAPER V :HISTORY OF PUNJAB (1645 A.D TO 1708 A.D)

PAPER VI :WORLD HISTORY FROM THE FALL OF ROMAN EMPIRE TO THE DECLINEOF FEUDALISM

QUALIFYING PAPER :-DRUG ABUSE PROBLEMS MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION.

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SYLLABUS

B.A. HONS' SCHOOL IN HISTORY PART-I

(THREE YEAR DEGREE COURSE)

(SEMESTER I & II)

2017-18, 2018-19 & 2019-20 SESSIONS

FIRST SEMESTER

PAPER-III : ANCIENT INDIA : POLITICAL HISTORY FROM

EARLIEST TIME TO 326 B.C.

MAX MARKS: 75

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURSPASS MARKS : 26

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25

SEMESTER –I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS

  1. The Syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to.

The paper-setters should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

  1. The question paper will consist of three sections: A, B and C. Sections A and B will have four questions each from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. Section C will consist of 9 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 27 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section, each short-answer type questions will carry 3 marks. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the Sections A and B and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.
  1. If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such question should at least be fifty percent.
  1. The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an average student. There should be no vagueness.
  1. The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a question paper.
  1. The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual levels - average, above average and below average.
  1. Each paper is of 75 marks and three hours duration and 25 marks are of internal assessment.

NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A and B and the entire Section C

The Break-up of 25 marks for Internal Assessment (Theory Papers) is below :
1. / Test / : 10 Marks
2. / Class Attendance / : 05 Marks
3. / Project Work/Assignment/Seminar/Field / : 10Marks

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Total Marks : 25 Marks

SECTION A

  1. Physical features of India and impact on history
  1. Sources : archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, literary and foreign accounts.
  1. Indus Valley Civilization: Discovery, extent and town planning.
  1. Social, religious, economic and political condition of Indus Valley Civilization and causes of its decay.

SECTION B

  1. Early Vedic period : political, social, economic and religious condition
  1. Later Vedic period : political, social, economic, religious condition
  1. Sixteen Mahajanpadas and rise of Magadha.
  1. Alexander's Invasion : causes and effects.

SECTION-C

Nine short answer questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidate will attempt all the 9 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer of these questions will be of 50 words i.e. 7-10 lines and will carry 3 marks each. Thus, the total marks for these questions will be 27.

ESSENTIAL BOOKS
1. / Tripathi, R.S. / : / History of Ancient India (English & Punjabi)
2. / Raychaudhari, H.C.: / Political History of Ancient India
3. / Mookerji, R.K. / : / Ancient India
4. / A.S.Altekar / : / State and Government in Ancient India
5. / Jha, D.N. / : / Ancient India ( English & Hindi )
6. / Thapar, Romila / : / History of India Vol. I
  1. Majumdar, R.C., :An Advanced History of India Vol.I.

Raychaudhary, H.C.(English & Punjabi )

and K.K. Datta

  1. Dhillon, Sukhninder : Religious History of Ancient India. Kaur,

REFERENCE BOOKS

1.Sharma, R.S :India's Ancient past

  1. Kosambi, D.D. :An Introduction to the Study of Indian History
  1. Basham, A.L. :The Wonder that was India
  1. Upinder Singh :A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India

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PAPER IV OPT. (I) HISTORY : SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA (FROM INDUS VALLEY TO 1000 A.D.)

MAX MARKS: 75

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURSPASS MARKS : 26

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25

SEMESTER –I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS

  1. The Syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to.

The paper-setters should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

  1. The question paper will consist of three sections: A,B and C. Sections A and B will have four questions each from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. Section C will consist of 9 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 27 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section, each short-answer type questions will carry 3 marks. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the Sections A and B and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.
  1. If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such question should at least be fifty percent.
  1. The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an average student. There should be no vagueness.
  1. The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a question paper.
  1. The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual levels - average, above average and below average.
  1. Each paper is of 75 marks and three hours duration and 25 marks are of internal assessment. NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A and B and the entire

Section C
The Break-up of 25 marks for Internal Assessment (Theory Papers) is below :
1. / Test / : 10 Marks
2. / Class Attendance / : 05 Marks
3. / Project Work/Assignment/Seminar/Field / : 10Marks

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Total Marks : 25 Marks

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SECTION-A

  1. Harappan Culture : Art and architecture.
  1. Development of varna system.
  1. Origin and growth of caste system : position of shudras and untouchables.
  1. Family Organization; types of Marriage.

SECTION-B

  1. Sixteen Sanaskaras and their importance.
  1. Position of women, remarriage and widowhood.
  1. Rise and growth of Jainism.
  1. Rise and growth of Buddhism.

SECTION-C

Nine short answer questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidate will attempt all the 9 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer of these questions will be of 50 words i.e. 7-10 lines and will carry 3 marks each. Thus, the total marks for these questions will be 27.

ESSENTIAL BOOKS
1. / Daftari, K.L. / : / The Social Institutions in Ancient India
2. / Basham A.L / : / The Wonder That was India.
3. / Gopal, Lallanji / : / The Economic Life of Northern India.
4. / Goshal, U.N. / : / Studies in Indian History and Culture.
5. / Prabhu, P.H. / : / Hindu Social Organization.
  1. Majumdar, R.C. : An Advanced History of India, Vol. I. H.C. Raychaudhary

and K.K. Datta,

REFERENCE BOOKS

1 .Sharma, R.S :India's Ancient past

  1. Kosambi, D.D. :An Introduction to the Study of Indian History
  1. Basham, A.L. :The Wonder that was India
  1. Upinder Singh :A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India

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B.A HONOURS SCHOOL IN HISTORY (PART-I)

SEMESTER -IST

PAPER-IVth (OPT.II): POLITICAL SCIENCE

MAX MARKS: 75

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURSPASS MARKS : 26

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS

  1. The Syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to.

The paper-setters should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

  1. The question paper will consist of three sections: A,B and C Sections A and B will have four questions each from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. Section C will consist of 9 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 27 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section, each short-answer type questions will carry 3 marks. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the Sections A and B and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.
  1. If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such question should at least be fifty percent.
  1. The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an average student. There should be no vagueness.
  1. The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a question paper.
  1. The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual levels - average, above average and below average.
  1. Each paper is of 75 marks and three hours duration and 25 marks are of internal assessment. NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A and B and the entire Section C

The Break-up of 25 marks for Internal Assessment (Theory Papers) is below :
1. / Test / : 10 Marks
2. / Class Attendance / : 05 Marks
3. / Project Work/Assignment/Seminar/Field / : 10Marks

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Total Marks : 25 Marks

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SEMESTER –I

SECTION-A

  1. Political Science: Meaning, Nature and Scope (Traditional)

2.Relationship of Political Science with Economics, History, Sociology andPsychology.

  1. State: Meaning and Elements.

4.Difference between State and Government: State and Society; State andNationality

SECTION-B

  1. Rights and Duties: Meaning and types.
  1. Relationship of Rights and Duties.
  1. Liberty-Meaning, Types and safeguards.
  1. Equality-Meaning and types.

SECTION-C

Nine short answer questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidate will attempt all the 9 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer of these questions will be of 50 words i.e. 7-10 lines and will carry 3 marks each. Thus, the total marks for these questions will be 27.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. / J.C. Johri / : / Principles of Political Science. Streling publishers,
New Delhi.
2. / S.P. Verma / : / Political Theory, Geetanjali Publishing House, New
Delhi
3. / A.C. Kapoor / : / Principles of Political Science. S.Chand &
Company, New Delhi
4. / E. Ashirvatham : / Political Theory, S.Chand & Company, New Delhi.
5. / M.P. Jain / : / Political Theory, Authors Guild Publication, Delhi
(Punjabi & Hindi)
6. / David Easton / : / The Political System, Scientific Book Agency,
Calcutta.
7. / D.C. Bhattacharya / : / Political Theory, Vijay Publishing House, Calcutta
8. / O.P Gauba / : / An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan

India Ltd., New Delhi.

  1. Dr. Satish Kumar Sharma Adhunic Rajnitik Vishleshan, Publication Bureau,

Punjabi University, Patiala

10.S.S. Nanda:Political Theory (Punjabi & English) Nanda

Publication Patiala.

PAPER V : HISTORY OF PUNJAB (1469-1645 A.D)

MAX MARKS: 75

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURSPASS MARKS : 26

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25

SEMESTER –I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS

  1. The Syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to.

The paper-setters should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

  1. The question paper will consist of three sections: A,B and C. Sections A and B will have four questions each from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. Section C will consist of 9 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 27 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section, each short-answer type questions will carry 3 marks. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the Sections A and B and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.
  1. If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such question should at least be fifty percent.
  1. The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an average student. There should be no vagueness.
  1. The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a question paper.
  1. The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual levels - average, above average and below average.
  1. Each paper is of 75 marks and three hours duration and 25 marks are of internal assessment. NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A and B and the entire Section C

The Break-up of 25 marks for Internal Assessment (Theory Papers) is below :
1. / Test / : 10 Marks
2. / Class Attendance / : 05 Marks
3. / Project Work/Assignment/Seminar/Field / : 10Marks

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Total Marks : 25 Marks

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SECTION-A

  1. Principal sources of Sikh history.
  1. Age of Guru Nanak : political, social and religious condition of Punjab.
  1. Guru Nanak : Travels and teachings.
  1. Development of Sikhism till 1581 A.D : contribution of Guru Angad to Guru Ram Das.

SECTION-B

  1. Guru Arjan : development of Sikhism and compilation of Adi Granth.
  1. Martyrdom of Guru Arjan : causes and impact.
  1. Guru Hargobind : Organisational changes and their significance.
  1. Guru Hargobind : Relations with Mughal government. (1606-1645).

SECTION-C

Nine short answer questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidate will attempt all the 9 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer of these questions will be of 50 words i.e. 7-10 lines and will carry 3 marks each. Thus, the total marks for these questions will be 27.

ESSENTIAL BOOKS
1. / Bannerji, I.B. / : / Evolution of the Khalsa, Vols. I & II.
2. / Narang, G.C. / : / Transformation of Sikhism.
3. / Gupta, Hari Ram / : / History of the Sikh Gurus.
  1. Khushwant Singh :History of the Sikhs Vols. I .

5. / Arora, A.C. / : / History of Punjab (Punjabi).
6. / Ganda Singh / : / Sikh Itihas (Punjabi).
7. / Teja Singh & / : / A Short History of the Sikhs.
Ganda Singh
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. / Gopal Singh / : / History of the Sikh People.
2. / Dhillon, D.S. / : / Sikhism : Origin and Development.
3. / Gupta, Shiv Kumar : / Creation of the Khalsa.
4. / Grewal, J.S. / : / New Cambridge History of India : The Sikhs of
the Punjab.
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PAPER VI : WORLD HISTORY FROM EARLIEST TIMES TO THE

GROWTH OF ROMAN CIVILIZATION

MAX MARKS: 75

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURSPASS MARKS : 26

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: 25

SEMESTER –I

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS

  1. The Syllabus prescribed should be strictly adhered to.

The paper-setters should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

  1. The question paper will consist of three sections: A,B and C. Sections A and B will have four questions each from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 12 marks each. Section C will consist of 9 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 27 marks in all. There being no internal choice in this section, each short-answer type questions will carry 3 marks. Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the Sections A and B and the entire Section C. The candidates are required to give answer of each short-type question in 50 words i.e. in 7-10 lines.
  1. If there is a question on notes, the choice offered in such question should at least be fifty percent.
  1. The wording of the questions should be simple and easily understandable by an average student. There should be no vagueness.
  1. The number of questions based upon quotations should not exceed two in a question paper.
  1. The general standard of the questions should cater to the different intellectual levels - average, above average and below average.
  1. Each paper is of 75 marks and three hours duration and 25 marks are of internal assessment. NOTE: The paper setter should keep in view the topics specified in each paper and not the title of the paper.

Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A and B and the entire Section C

The Break-up of 25 marks for Internal Assessment (Theory Papers) is below :
1. / Test / : 10 Marks
2. / Class Attendance / : 05 Marks

3.Project Work/Assignment/Seminar/Field: 10Marks

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Total Marks : 25 Marks

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SECTION-A

  1. Impact of geography on the course of history.
  1. Archaeology and pre-history.
  2. Evolution of Man : Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages.
  1. Egyptian civilization Origin, Extent, Main features and significance

SECTION-B

  1. Mesopotamian, Sumerian, Assyrian and Babylonian civilization.
  1. River valley civilization : Chinese Civilization
  2. Greek civilization : origin, extent, main features and significance
  1. Roman civilization : evolution and development

SECTION-C

Nine short answer questions will be set from the entire syllabus. The candidate will attempt all the 9 questions. These questions will be based upon terms, concepts, institutions and historical sources within the purview of the syllabus. The answer of these questions will be of 50 words i.e. 7-10 lines and will carry 3 marks each. Thus, the total marks for these questions will be 27.