Calcutta University History Honours Question Paper 2018

 

The University of Calcutta, also known as CU, is a collegiate public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 24 January 1857. It is one of the first multidisciplinary and Western style institutions in Asia.

Today, the CU is recognized as a "Five-Star University". It is accredited an "A" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It ranks seventh in the Indian University Ranking 2020 list, released by the National Institutional Ranking, Framework of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. 

A candidate who has passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent Examination is eligible to seek admission, University of Calcutta, to the 1st year of the 3-year B.A (Honours or General). A minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 45% marks in the History subject is essential for pursuing the 3 years B.A  Honours in History.

The Educational Foorum website provides a educational support in understanding and successfully succeeding at the 3 years B.A Honours in History. The knowledge of previous year question paper and its solution is helpful for a candidate in understanding the questions pattern that is generally asked at Examination of each Semesters.

The syllabus of CU 3 years B.A Honours in History has been revised in the year 2018. The Three - year B.A. Honours in History will comprise 6 Semesters. The curriculum will consist of 14 Core Courses (CC), 4 Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) courses, 2 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), 2 Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) Each course will be of 100 Marks. Attendance: 10 marks per Paper, Internal Assessment: 10 marks per paper.

Each Core Courses carries 80 marks. The theoretical segment carries 65 marks and tutorial segment carries 15 marks. Question Pattern for subjective/descriptive segment of 65 marks is as follows:

·       15 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each (15 x 1 = 15).

·       4 questions out of 8 within 250 words; (5x4 =20)

·       3 questions out of 6 (within 500 words) (10 x3 = 30)

Core courses will consist of six semesters.

·       First Semester contains two papers CC1 and CC2

·       Second Semester contains two papers CC3 and CC4

·       Third Semester contains three papers CC5 CC6 and CC7

·       Fourth Semester contains three papers CC8  CC9  and CC10

·       Fifth Semester contains two papers CC11 and CC12

·       Sixth Semester contains two papers CC13 and CC14

 The CC1 of First Semester 3 years B.A Honours in History, covers

       "The History of India from the earliest times to C 300 BCE. 

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Calcutta University 

2018

Honours in History

Paper: CC1

Full Marks: 65

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1     1.    Answer the following questions (each in single sentence)               1x15 = 15

(a)  Mention any one archaeological source of ancient Indian history

(b) Write the name of a Mesolithic site in ancient India where cave paintings were found.

(c)  Where was the Great Granary located?

(d) Mention any one metal used in the Harappan Civilisation.

(e)  Mention one probable cause of the decline of the Harappan Culture.

(f)  Why the Vedas were called “Shrutis”?

(g) The largest number of hymns in the RigVeda is devoted to which God?

(h) Mention the name of a woman scholar who composed hymns during the Vedic Period.

(i)   How many Varnas was the Vedic Society divided into?

(j)   Who was the first powerful ruler of the Magadhan Empire?

(k) Mention the name of a republican kingdom of the Mahajanapadas.

(l)   Who was the twenty-fourth Tirthankara according to the Jain Tradition?

(m)         In which language was the ‘Tripitaka’ written?

(n) Where did Gautama Buddha attain nirvana?

(o) Where did Gautama Buddha preach his first sermon?

    

       2.    Answer any four questions (within 250 words)                               5x4 = 20

(a)  Discuss the importance of the ‘Prasasti’ as a source of ancient Indian History.

(b) Discuss the salient features of the Mesolithic Age in India.

(c)  Discuss briefly the main characteristics of the urban planning of the Harappan civilisation.

(d) Determine the position of women in the Rig Vedic society.

(e)  What was the characteristic feature of the Painted Grey Ware?

(f)  What were the main characteristics of the ‘Sabha’ and ‘Samiti’?

(g) Why Buddhism is called a Protestant religion?

(h) Write a short note on the Ajavika religion?

 

           3.    Answer any three questions (within 500 words)                                10x3 = 30

(a)  Discuss the importance of indigenous literature as a source of ancient Indian history.

(b) Discuss the economic aspect of the Harappan culture with special reference to its industry and external trade.

(c)  Write a note on the Mesolithic Rock Art.

(d) Analyse the Aryan problem.

(e)  Write a note on the Sixteen Mahajanapadas.

(f)  Determine the fundamental differences between the Buddhist and the Jaina religions

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