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SECOND TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS 2011
HSE I

HISTORY

Marks 80
Time - 2.30

1. Dr. A.S. Altekar has remarked The rise of organized public educational
institutions may justily be attributed to the influence of Buddhism.Do you agree
with this opinion. Explain.




2. Describe the relevance of Saptanga Theory of State.

3. Write down the three main reasons which led to the decline of Jainism.

4. In an outline map of India point out the following places in the Gupta Empire.
a) Sanchi
b) Ujjain
c) Prayaga
d) Kanauj
e) Vallabhi
(6)
5

Tamilakam was divided into many Tinais. Give a brief account of each Tinais .

Find out the relationship of both parts of item A and fill in the blanks of item
B similarly:1 a. Chandragupta II :Fahien
b. Harshavardhana :..
2. a. Gupta
: Sree guptan
b. Vardhana
:.
3. a. Vishakhadatta
: Mudrarakshasam
b. Vagbhatan
:.
4. a. Saka Era
:Kanishka
b. Vikrama Era
:..

5.

a. Mahavira
: Kundala grama
b. GautamaBuddha :..
(5)

7. Prepare a seminar paper on the Topic of Megalithic Culture

(Or)
Gupta period is known as the Golden Age . Explain about the
contribution of Guptas.
Areas to be considered :
a. Art
b. Architecture
c. Literature
d. Religion

8.

Terrorism is one of the most important problem faced by the world. In this
situation explain about the importance of Buddism. Give more importance to
Ahimsa.

9.

The origin of the caste system in India is affected by the Varna system of
Later Vedic Period, examine the validity of this statement.

10.

Nature helped Magadha to become a powerful force. What are the other
important reasons which helped Magadha to become powerful.
(3)

1
2
3
4

Hiuen-Tsang
Rajasuyam
Nalanda
Brahmachari

5
6

Visakhadatta
Sabha

Mudrarakshasm
Bhukti
Aswamedham
Prince of
Pilgrims
Gruhastha
Samithi

Vajapeyam
Vidhatha
Kumaragupta1
Administrative
Section
Vanaprastham
Si-yu-ki

11.

12.

13.

Link column A with B and C

(6)

What are the important sources which throw light on the history of Mauryas.

Vedic period is very important than the Later Vedic Period. Do you agree with
this opinion. Compare both these periods
Or
Explain about the administrative system of the Mauryas
(8)
Areas to be considered
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Central Administration
Provincial Administration
Revenue Administration
Military
Spy System.

14.

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription tells that Samudragupta was a great warrior.
Do you agree with this opinion.Explain.

15.

Write down the important causes which led to the decline of Magadhan
Empire.

16.
.

Write in chronological order

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

17.

Asoka attacked Kalinga

The decline of Mauryan Empire
Alexander entered India
The attack of Darius- I
The coronation of Chandragupta Maurya

(5)

Kalidas is known as the Indian Shakespeare. Explain the important works

written by him.
(5)

(Add outline map of India)