SECTION A

1 Discuss the factors that determined the agrarian environment of Indian subcontinent . 20

2. Examine the chief characteristics of Harappan cities. 20

3. Write a note on Indian feudalism debate. 20

4. Explain pariharas. Analyse pariharas in the context of brahmadeya grants. 20

5. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each. 10+10

i) Mehrgarh

ii) Vedic Literature

iii) Roman Coins and their distribution pattern in South India

iv) Forest clearances in the medieval period

SECTION B

6. Provide a historical assessment of the Indian Oceanic trade. 20

7. Provide Daniel Thorner’s critique of Nationalists’ thesis on de -industrialization. 20

8. Discuss the changes within textile and leather industries in India during the first half of the 20th century. 20

9. Analyse the nature of Indian economic growth in the first three five year plans. 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each. 10+10

i) Hundi

ii) Decline of Surat

iii) Ryotwari Settlement

iv) Impact of commercialization in the colonial period