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 Vision Success 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
Syllabus of Calcutta University CC3 (Second semester) of 3 years B.A Honours in History, covers "History of India C 300 BCE to C 750 CE ".
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Calcutta University
M (2nd Sm.)-History-H-CC-3/CBCS
2019
Honours in History
Paper: CC3
Full Marks: 65
Engish Version
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
1. Answer the following questions : 1x15
(a) Who was the founder of the Maurya dynasty?
(b) Name a port city on the western coast of ancient India in the context of Indo-Roman trade.
(c) Which emperor styled himself as 'Devanampiya Piyadasi?
(d) Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Prasasti?
(e) What inscription was written by Gautami Balasri?
(f) What is the name of the book composed by Banabhatta?
(g) Who composed the drama “Mudrarakshasas'?
(h) How many segments were there in Megasthenes' description of Indian society?
(i) Mention a tax prescribed by Kautilya.
(j) Which king introduced the post of Dharma Mahamatras?
(k) When did the Śaka era begin?
(l) Which inscription informs us about Kharavela, the king of Kalinga?
(m) Name any one Buddhist theologian of the time of Kanishka.
(n) Give an example of the Pallava architecture.
(0) Name a mathematician of ancient India.
2. Answer any four questions (250 words) : 5x4
(a) What do you mean by the term ‘Second urbanization'?
(b) Was the revolt by Pushyamitra Sunga a Brahmanical reaction?
(c) Discuss the features of Gandhara Art.
(d) Discuss the importance of Panini in the evolution of Sanskrit in ancient India.
(e) Write a brief note : the Śaka king Rudradaman, or Gautamiputra Satakarni.
(f) Discuss the main features of the Indo-Roman trade.
(g) How would you assess the importance of Mathura city other than the capital of Kushana rule?
(h) Write a short note on the Pallava architecture.
3. Answer any three questions (500 words) : 10x3
(a) What was the nature of Aśoka's Dhamma? How far was it influenced by Buddhism?
(b) Comment on the position of Shudras and untouchables in ancient India.
(c) Write a short essay on Mauryan economy with special reference to the system of taxation.
(d) Analyse the position of women in ancient India with special emphasis on the views of Dharmashastras.
(e) Discuss the background of the rise of feudalism in early medieval India.
(f) Assess the difference in Samudra Gupta's imperial policy between North and South India.
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