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 (General). A minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate is essential for pursuing the 3 years B.A General Course.
The Vision Success website provides a educational support in understanding and successfully succeeding at the 3 years B.A General 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 General in History has been revised in the year 2018. The Three - year B.A. General in History will comprise 4 Semesters. The curriculum will consist of 4 Core Courses (GE/CC),
Each GE/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)
GE/Core courses will consist of four semesters.
· First Semester contains two papers GE/CC1
· Second Semester contains two papers GE/CC2
· Third Semester contains three papers GE/CC3
· Fourth Semester contains three papers GE/CC4
The GE/CC1 of First Semester of 3 years B.A General in History, covers
"History of India from the Earliest Times upto 300 CE".
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Calcutta University
2019
History General Course
Only for General Candidate
Paper: CC1
Full Marks: 65
Engish Version
Group - A
1. Answer the following questions : 1x15
(a) Who wrote Allahabad Prasasti?
(b) Name the greatest ruler of Gupta Dynasty.
(c) During whose reign did Fa-Hien come to India?
(d) Who adopted the title ‘Sakari?
(e) Name two Scientists from the Gupta era?
(f) Who was the ruler of Gour during the reign of Harshavardhana?
(g) Which Chinese traveler came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana?
(h) Who authored 'Dayabhaga’ and ‘Mitakshara”?
(i) Who was the leader of Kaivarta revolt?
(j) Give one famous example of Pallava art and architecture.
(k) Who wrote Nasik Prasasti?
(l) Among whom was the Tripartite Struggle fought?
(m) In which century did the Arabs invade Sindh?
(n) In which year was the first battle of Tarain held?
(0) In which year was the Sultanate of Delhi founded in India?
Group – B 2.
Answer any four questions : 5x4
(a) Write a short essay on political situation of Northern India on the eve of the establishment of the Gupta rule.
(b) Discuss briefly some of the personal qualities of Samudra Gupta.
(c) State the reasons behind the rise of Nalanda University.
(d) Name the greatest ruler of Pushyabhuti Dynasty. Discuss the reasons for his conflict with Sasanka.
(e) Write a brief essay on the Art and Architecture of the Pallavas.
(f) Discuss briefly the condition of Bengal on the eve of the reign of the Palas.
(g) What were the possible reasons behind Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni's attack on India?
(h) Account for the reasons behind the Turkish victory over the Rajputs.
Group – C
Answer any three questions 10x3
3. Why is the Gupta era called the 'Golden Age of ancient India?
4. Write a brief essay on the achievements of Harshavardhana as a ruler.
5. Write brief account of the Chola Local Self-government.
6. Write a brief account of Tripartite Struggle for the control of north India.
7. Discuss the probable causes of the rise of Rajput states.
8. State the reasons for the victory of the Arab's over Sindh.
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