Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Question Paper
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)
Term-End Examination June, 2015
MHI-05 : HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
1. Discuss the Marxist approach to study the Medieval Indian Economy. 20
2. What were the common characteristic features shared by larger Harappan settlements ? 20
3. Give an account of the irrigation techniques used during the early medieval period. 20
4. Describe the non-agricultural taxes imposed by the Mughal State. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each :
(a) Siyadoni inscription
(b) Nagaram
(c) Karkhanas in medieval India
(d) Brahmadeya grants 10+10
SECTION II
6. Critically examine the technological changes during the medieval period. 20
7. Write a note on the revenue settlements introduced by the British in India. 20
8. "Early colonial forest policy was governed by commercial rather than conservation needs." Comment. 20
9. Discuss the nature of economic growth in the first three Five Year Plans. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each : 10+10
(a) Decline of Indian ports in the 18th century
(b) Early Census (1871 — 72) and its limitations
(c) Sarais and other resting facilities in Mughal India
(d) Birla Brothers
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)
Term-End Examination June, 2015
MHI-05 : HISTORY OF INDIAN ECONOMY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
1. Discuss the Marxist approach to study the Medieval Indian Economy. 20
2. What were the common characteristic features shared by larger Harappan settlements ? 20
3. Give an account of the irrigation techniques used during the early medieval period. 20
4. Describe the non-agricultural taxes imposed by the Mughal State. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each :
(a) Siyadoni inscription
(b) Nagaram
(c) Karkhanas in medieval India
(d) Brahmadeya grants 10+10
SECTION II
6. Critically examine the technological changes during the medieval period. 20
7. Write a note on the revenue settlements introduced by the British in India. 20
8. "Early colonial forest policy was governed by commercial rather than conservation needs." Comment. 20
9. Discuss the nature of economic growth in the first three Five Year Plans. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 250 words each : 10+10
(a) Decline of Indian ports in the 18th century
(b) Early Census (1871 — 72) and its limitations
(c) Sarais and other resting facilities in Mughal India
(d) Birla Brothers
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