HIS 501
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED V SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
OCTOBER 2012
HISTORY – PAPER V
HISTORY OF INDIA A.D 1707 TO A.D 1857
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
SECTION – A
1.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages:
Describe the growth and Consolidation of Maratha power under Peshwa Baji Rao I
and Balaji Baji Rao.
20
OR
Explain the features of Permanent Settlement of Bengal and its merits and defects.
2.
What is Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Wellesley? How did it help the
expansion of the British power in India?
20
OR
Assess the role of Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a Socio religious reformer a patriot and an
educationist.
SECTION – B
3.
Answer any four of the following questions in two pages each.
4x10=40
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Examine the causes for the down fall of the Mughal empire.
Describe the circumstances leading to the battle of Plassey and its result.
Describe the career and achievements of Ranjit Singh.
Explain the policy of Doctrine of Lapse of Dalhousie and its consequences?
Explain the emergence of Middle class in India and its relation with the British
Government.
f) Enumerate the contributions of Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna Mission to society
and religion.
SECTION – C
4.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each:
5x4=20
a) State the results of the battle of Buxar.
b) Mention the four charges leveled against Warren Hastings.
c) Between whom was the Treaty of Sagauli signed? Mention its provisions.
d) Why was the Regulating Act passed? Mention any two provisions of this Act?
e) Who were the Thugs? Who suppressed their activities?
SECTION – D
5.
On the outline Map provided:
a) Mark the Expansion under Welleslly and write an explanatory note.
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on it.
5+5=10
1. Bombay 2. Poona 3. Mysore 4. Nagpur 5. Calcutta.
*******
HIS 501(R)
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED V SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
OCTOBER 2012
HISTORY – PAPER V
HISTORY OF INDIA A.D 1707 TO A.D 1857
(2007-2009 Batches)
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 105
SECTION – A
1.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages:
Describe the growth and Consolidation of Maratha power under Peshwa Baji Rao I
and Balaji Baji Rao.
15
OR
Explain the features of Permanent Settlement of Bengal and its merits and defects.
2.
What is Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Wellesley? How did it help the
expansion of the British power in India?
15
OR
Assess the role of Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a Socio religious reformer a patriot and an
educationist.
SECTION – B
3.
Answer any four of the following questions in two pages each.
4x10=40
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Examine the causes for the down fall of the Mughal empire.
Describe the circumstances leading to the battle of Plassey and its result.
Describe the career and achievements of Ranjit Singh.
Explain the policy of Doctrine of Lapse of Dalhousie and its consequences?
Explain the emergence of Middle class in India and its relation with the British
Government.
f) Enumerate the contributions of Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna Mission to society
and religion.
SECTION – C
4.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each:
5x3=15
a) State the results of the battle of Buxar.
b) Mention the four charges leveled against Warren Hastings.
c) Between whom was the Treaty of Sagauli signed? Mention its provisions.
d) Why was the Regulating Act passed? Mention any two provisions of this Act?
e) Who were the Thugs? Who suppressed their activities?
SECTION – D
5.
On the outline Map provided:
a) Mark the Expansion under Welleslly and write an explanatory note.
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on it.
5+5=10
1. Bombay 2. Poona 3. Mysore 4. Nagpur 5. Calcutta.
*******
HIS 502.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED V SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2012
HISTORY – PAPER VI
HISTORY OF KARNATAKA A.D 1750 TO A.D 1956
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
SECTION – A
1.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages:
Sketch the career and achievements of Haider Ali
20
OR
Narrate the anti-British revolts in south Kanara Kodagu and in the Nizams dominions.
2.
Explain the Contributions made by Christian Missionar ies in the field of Education,
Literature, Printing and Press in Karnataka.
20
OR
Describe the role played by the Kannadigas in the Indian National Movement from
1885-1947.
SECTION – B
3.
Answer any four of the following questions in two pages each.
4x10=40
a) Summarise the causes and results of the Third and Fourth Anglo-Mysore Wars.
b) Describe the administration of Diwan Poornaiah from 1799-1811.
c) Trace the reforms introduced by Mark Cubbon and Bowring as commissioners of
Mysore.
d) Assess the place of Vishveshwaraiah in the history of Karnataka.
e) Give an account of the backward class movement in Karnataka.
f) Discuss the recommendations made by various Commissions from 1947
the formation of Karnataka State.
-1956 on
SECTION – C
4.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each:
5x4=20
a) Mention the Circumstances leading to the establishment of Commissioners rule in
Mysore.
b) Who was Venkatappa Nayaka of Surapur? Why did he revolt against the British?
c) When did the rendition of Mysore take place? Why? Name the first Dewan after
rendition.
d) Who started Mysore Civil Service Examination? When and Why?
e) What were the aims of Kannnada Sahitya Parishath?
SECTION – D
5.
On the outline Map provided:
a) Mark the boundaries of Tipu’s empire in 1789 and write an explanatory note on it
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on it.
1. Mysore 2. Cannanore 3. Sringeri 4. Bangalore 5. Chitradurga
5+5=10
HIS 502.1(R)
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED V SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2012
HISTORY – PAPER VI
HISTORY OF KARNATAKA A.D 1750 TO A.D 1956
(2007-2009 Batches)
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 105
SECTION – A
1.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages:
Sketch the career and achievements of Haider Ali
15
OR
Narrate the anti-British revolts in south Kanara Kodagu and in the Nizams dominions.
2.
Explain the Contributions made by Christian Missionaries in the field of Education,
Literature, Printing and Press in Karnataka.
15
OR
Describe the role played by the Kannadigas in the Indian National Movement from
1885-1947.
SECTION – B
3.
Answer any four of the following questions in two pages each.
4x10=40
a) Summarise the causes and results of the Third and Fourth Anglo-Mysore Wars.
b) Describe the administration of Diwan Poornaiah from 1799-1811.
c) Trace the reforms introduced by Mark Cubbon and Bowring as commissioners of
Mysore.
d) Assess the place of Vishveshwaraiah in the history of Karnataka.
e) Give an account of the backward class movement in Karnataka.
f) Discuss the recommendations made by various Commissions from 1947
the formation of Karnataka State.
-1956 on
SECTION – C
4.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each:
5x3=15
a) Mention the Circumstances leading to the establishment of Commissioners rule in
Mysore.
b) Who was Venkatappa Nayaka of Surapur? Why did he revolt against the British?
c) When did the rendition of Mysore take place? Why? Name the first Dewan after
rendition.
d) Who started Mysore Civil Service Examination? When and Why?
e) What were the aims of Kannnada Sahitya Parishath?
SECTION – D
5.
On the outline Map provided:
a) Mark the boundaries of Tipu’s empire in 1789 and write an explanatory note on it
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on it.
1. Mysore 2. Cannanore 3. Sringeri 4. Bangalore 5. Chitradurga
5+5=10
HIS 501.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2013
HISTORY - V
History of India from AD 1707 to AD 1857
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
1.
2.
3.
4.
SECTION – A
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages each.
Describe the Anglo-French conflict in Carnatic. What were its results?
20
OR
Examine the contributions of Lord Wellesley to the expansion of British power in
India.
Describe the administrative reforms of Dalhousie.
20
OR
Critically examine the growth of the Press and Vernacular literature in India in the
early half of the 19th century.
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in two pages each.
4X10=40
a) Describe the causes for the decline of the Portuguese power in India.
b) Write a note on battle of Plassey.
c) Explain the administrative, revenue and judicial reforms of Warren Hastings.
d) Write a note on the foreign policy of Lord Hastings.
e) Describe the social reforms introduced by Lord William Bentick.
f) Explain the relationship between the British and Ranjith Singh.
SECTION – C
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each.
5x4=20
a) What were the strategies adopted by Albuquerque to promote Portuguese expansion?
b) Mention any three results of the battle of Buxar.
c) Why did the British Parliament pass regulating act and mention its any three
important provisions.
d) Explain the causes for the Rohila war.
e) Mention the importance of the treaty of Srirangapatna.
SECTION - D
5.
On the outline map provided
a) Mark India under Lord Welleslly and write an explanatory note on it.
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on each of them.
1. Bombay
2. Madras
3. Poona 4. Mangalore 5. Mysore
5+5=10
********************************
HIS 502.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2013
HISTORY - VI
History of Karnataka AD 1750 to AD 1956
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
1.
2.
3.
4.
SECTION – A
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages each.
Explain the life and achievements of Tippu Sultan.
20
OR
“The commissioners rule inaugurated an era of modernization of Administration of
Mysore State”. Elucidate.
Estimate the achievements of Sir M. Vishveshwariah as Diwan of Mysore.
OR
Describe the history of Freedom Movement in Karnataka from 1858 to 1947.
20
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in two pages each.
4X10=40
a) What were the causes and results of the I and II Anglo-Mysore wars.
b) Write briefly a note on the administrative reforms of Diwan Purnayya.
c) Mention briefly the backward class movement in Karnataka.
d) Mention the contributions of the Christian Missionaries to printing press and
education.
e) Examine the importance of the Dewanship of Rangacharlu.
f) Describe Salt Satyagraha and No.Tax Campaign in Karnataka.
SECTION – C
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each.
a) When was the treaty of Gajendragad signed? What is its significance?
b) Who introduced the ‘Mysore Civil Service examination and why?
c) Why did the Bedas of Halagali revolt against the British?
d) What is J.V.P. Committee? Mention its recommendations.
e) When was the Mysore Chalo Movement launched? What was its result?
5x4=20
SECTION - D
5.
On the outline map provided
a) Mark the regions involved in the Anti-British revolts and write an explanatory note
on it.
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on each of them.
1. Surapura
2. Koppal
3. Madikeri 4. Halagali
5. Kithur
5+5=10
********************************
HIS 501.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2014
HISTORY - V
History of India A.D. 1707 to A.D. 1857
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
SECTION – A
1.
2.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages each.
Describe the rise and fall of the Portuguese power in India.
20
OR
Narrate the administrative, revenue, commercial and judicial reforms of Warren Hastings.
What were the achievements of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the field of conquest and
administration.
OR
Estimate the work of Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a social and religious reformer.
20
SECTION – B
3.
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in 2 pages each.
4×10=40
a) Describe the causes of the Battle of Plassey.
b) Mention the merits and demerits of the permanent settlement of Bengal.
c) What was the subsidiary system of Lord Wellesley? How did it help in the expansion of
the British Empire in India?
d) Critically examine the foreign policy of Lord Dalhousie.
e) What were the conditions that favoured the rise of the Middle class in colonial India?
State the role played by them.
f) Write a note on the growth of education up to 1854.
SECTION – C
4.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each.
5×4=20
a) What is the significance of the Battle of Wandiwash?
b) Who started Double Government in Bangal? Why was it discontinued?
c) Name the treaty signed after the battle of Buxar and mention its results.
d) Why was the Regulating Act passed by the British? Mention any three provisions.
e) Who was Charles Napier? What was his contributions to the British in India?
SECTION – D
5.
On the outline map provided
a) Mark the extent of India under Lord Wellesley and write an explanatory note on it.5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write explanatory note on each of them.
5+5=10
1. Calcutta
2. Poona
3. Srirangapatana
4. Hyderabad
5. Nagpur
*******
HIS 502.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2014
HISTORY - VI
History of Karnataka A.D. 1750 to A.D. 1956
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
SECTION – A
1.
2.
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages each.
Sketch briefly career and achievements of Tippu Sultan.
OR
Discuss the administrative reforms of Mark Cubbon and Bowring.
20
Assess the place of Sri. M. Vishweshwariah in the history of Karnataka.
20
OR
Describe briefly the role of Karnataka in the Indian National Movement from 1858 to 1947.
SECTION – B
3.
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in 2 pages each.
4×10=40
a) Mention the causes and results of the first and second Anglo-Mysore wars.
b) Describe the reforms of Dewan Purnaiah.
c) Explain the anti-British armed struggle in Karnataka.
d) Mention the contribution of Rangacharlu as the Diwan of Mysore.
e) Write a brief account of the Missionary activities in Karnataka.
f) Explain briefly the backward class movement in Karnataka.
SECTION – C
4.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each.
5×4=20
a) Mention the circumstances which led to the Nagar Rebellion. What was its results?
b) Who introduced the Mysore Civil service Examinations? And why?
c) What is Kandachara? What are its functions?
d) Who presided over the congress of Belgaum in 1920?
e) When was Mysore Chalo Movement launched? What was its results?
SECTION – D
5.
On the outline map provided
a) Mark Tippu’s possessions in 1789 and write an explanatory note on it.
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on each of them. 5+5=10
1. Mysore 2. Chitradurga
3. Madikeri
4. Mangalore
5. Shrirangapatana
*******
HIS 502.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
HIS 501.1
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2015
HISTORY - V
History of India from AD 1707 to AD 1857
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
1.
2.
3.
4.
SECTION – A
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages each.
Describe the rise, growth and downfall of Portuguese power in India.
OR
Describe the causes and results of the battle of Plassey. Mention its results.
20
Examine the contributions of Lord Hastings for the establishment of British power in
India.
20
OR
Bring out the contributions of Rajaram Mohanroy to the social and culture awakening
in the 19th century.
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in two pages each.
4X10=40
a) Write a note on the first and second Carnatic War.
b) Mention the causes and results of Battle of Buxar.
c) What were the merits and demerits of the double government system of Robert
Clive?
d) Explain the administrative reforms of Warren Hastings.
e) What is subsidiary alliance? Mention its merits and demerits?
f) What was the role of Swami Vivekananda in awakening the Indians?
SECTION – C
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each.
a) Why did the British Parliament pass regulating act in 1773?
b) What is permanent settlement of Bengal? Mention its two defects?
c) What was doctrine of lapse? Who introduced this? Why?
d) When did Punjab come under the British Rule? Why?
e) Who gave the call “ Go Back to Vedas” Why?
5x4=20
SECTION - D
5.
On the outline map provided
a) Mark Lord Dalhousie’s annexations and Write an explanatory note on it. 5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on each of them.
1. Bombay
2. Pondichery 3.Calcutta 4. Satara 5. Pegu
5+5=10
********************************
HIS 502.2
Reg. No. ……………………………
CREDIT BASED FIFTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2015
HISTORY - VI
History of Far-East –China and Japan
Since Ad 1900 to AD1980
Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 120
SECTION – A
Answer the following questions in 3-4 pages each.
1. Trace the causes and consequences of the Boxer Revolt.
20
OR
Sketch the life and contributions of Dr. Seen-Yort Sen to Modern china
2. Briefly explain Japans rise to power. Upto 1904-1905
OR
Explain the importance and work of the Washington conference 1921-22.
3.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
4.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
20
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in two pages each.
4X10=40
Explain the importance of Revolution of 1911 in the history of china.
Examine the importance of First World War in the history of China and Japan.
Trace the rise and growth of Kuomintang Party in china.
Examine the importance of Manchurian Crisis in the history of Japan and the
world.
Review the work of General Mac Arthee in post war Japan (1945-1951).
Justify how Japan provides as an Economic Miracle in far eastern History after
1952.
SECTION – C
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each.
What was the immediate cause of the Revolution of 1911?
What was May Fourth Movement in the history of China?
Why did Japan come out of the League of Nations?
What was Sian Kidnapping?
Who was Deng Xia Peng? Write his contribution China.
5x4=20
SECTION - D
5. On the outline map provided
a) Mark the Japanese occupations during the Second World War and write an
explanatory not on it.
5+5=10
b) Locate the following places and write an explanatory note on each of them.
1. Beijing 2. Seoul 3. Taiwan 4. Tokyo
5. Jakarta
5+5=10
********************************