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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 What were the causes of downfall of Mughal empire ?

?

Q.2 What were the provisions of treaty of Shrirangpatam (March 1792 A.D.) ?

( 1792 .) ?

Q.3 What were the objectives of development of railways in India ?

?

Q.4 What was the immediate cause of dispute in 1918 A.D. between the mill

workers and mill owner of textile mill of Ahmedabad ?

1918

?

Q.5 Why was Non. Cooperation movement suspended ?

?

Q.6 What declaration was made by lord Irwin on 31st Oct, 1929 ?

31 1929 ?

Q.7 Why did Gandhiji refuse women to participate in the Dandi March ?

?

2

Q.8 What was Charter Act 17793 ?

1793 . ?

Section - B

There are eight questions in this section. Attempt any four questions. Each

questions carries 10 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100-

150 words.

8 10 100-150

Q.1 What is the importance of IIIrd Battle of Panipat in the history of India ?

?

Q.2 What were the causes of failure of Tipu Sultan against the Britisher ?

?

Q.3 Discuss the Awadh policy (1848 AD 1858 AD) of Lard earl of

Dalhousie.

( 1848 - 1858 .)

Q.4 Write a note on Raja Ram mohan Ray and Brahma Samaj.

Q.5 Describe the industrial policy of the British in India and its effect ?

Q.6 Review Charles wood declaration (1854).

(1854)

Q.7 Evaluate the achievements of Non cooperation movement.

Q.8 Write a note on the role of women in revolutionary and communist

movements in India.

Section C

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There are four questions in this section which have internal choices. Attempt

any two questions. Each question carries 20 marks. The answer of each

questions should not exceed 300-400 workds.

4 , 2 20

300-400

Q.1 What were the causes of IIIrd Battle of Panipat ?

?

or

What do you understand by diarchy of Bengal ? Explain its merits and

demerits.

?

Q.2 Write an essay on the relations of Indian states and the British according

to Sir wiliam-le-Varners book The Native States of India.

- -

Or

Throw light on the merits and demerits of Permanent settlement system

started by Lord Cornwallis.

Q.3 What were the causes of Revolt of 1857 ?

1857 ?

or

Write the results of Drain of Wealth policy of the British.

Q.4 What were the features of government of India Act, 1919 ?

1919 . ?

or

4

Give a detailed account of Civil disobedience movement. So what extent it

was successful.

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 What was the cause of rise of state of Mysore in the 18th century ?

18 ?

Q.2 How was Dupliex responsible for the defeat of French ?

?

Q.3 When was the Banking system started in India by the British and What

was its effect ?

?

Q.4 Which were the important national organizations prior to the formation of

Indian National Congress ?

?

Q.5 What is the importance of Nagpur Congress Session of December 1920?

1920 ?

Q.6 When and where was Quit India Proposal passed ?

?

Q.7 What was the attitude of male participants towards the female participants

in Gandhian movements.

6

?

Q.8 Why was the Calcutta congress session of 1917 important for women ?

1917 ?

Section - B

There are eight questions in this section. Attempt any four questions. Each

questions carries 10 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100-

150 words.

8 10 100-150

Q.1 Why was the conflict between British and nawab Siraj-ud-daulla become

necessary ?

?

Q.2 What were the terms of treaty of Amritsar between the British and Raja

Ranjit singh ?

?

Q.3 Evaluate the Anti-untouchability movement.

Q.4 Was the revolt of 1857, First war of Independence ?

1857 ?

Q.5 Discuss the education policy of Lord Curzon.

Q.6 Critically analyse Gandhi Irwin pact (1931)

1931 -

Q.7 Write a note on Mountbatten Plan.

Q.8 What were the main features of the Morley minto reforms 1909 AD ?

1909 . / ?

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Section C

There are four questions in this section which have internal choices. Attempt

any two questions. Each question carries 20 marks. The answer of ech questions

should not exceed 300-400 workds.

4 , 2 20

300-400

Q.1 Write an essay on the rise and downfall of Maratha Power.

or

Describe the important events of IIIrd Battle of Panipat.

Q.2 Explain the effects of Rayotwari ad Mahalwari system of the peasants.

Or

Write an essay on the Drain of wealth policy of the British.

Q.3 What factors contributed in the attainment of Indias freedom ?

?

or

How did Indian National Army gave momentum to the National

movement ? Write an essay.

,

Q.4 Give an account of various socio-religious movements of 19th century

which contributed in building modern India.

8

-

or

Describe the invasions of Ahmad shah Abdali on India.

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 When the treaty of Allahabad was signed ?

?

Q.2 When the butler commission was formed ?

?

Q.3 When Raja Ram mohan ray was born.

?

Q.4 Who founded the outonomus state of Avadh?

?

Q.5 When Theosophical society was founded in Newyork ?

?

Q.6 Who was Mangal Pande?

?

Q.7 Reserve Bank of India was established in..A.D.

.

Q.8 Who was the chariperson of the first session of the indian National congress?

10

?

Q.9 Who wrote Hind Swaraj?

?

Q.10 In which year Cripps Mission came to India?

Section B

There are eight questions in this Section. Each question carries 8 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100 - 150 words.

8 8 100 - 150

Q.1 Narrate the chief events of the third Battle of Panipat.

Q.2 Trace the effects of land revenue system of the English

-

Q.3 Describe the movements for amelioration of women led by the social reformers.

-

Q.4 Descride the nature of the Revolt of 1857

1857

Q.5 Write about the economic drain policey of the English

Q.6 Discuss the educational policy of Lord curzon

Q.7 Write a note on Civil Dis-obedience

Q.8 Quit India Movement was the result of a Nation-wide dissatisfaction explain.

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Section C

There are four questions in this Section. Which have internal choices. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 16 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 300 - 400 words.

4 2

16 300 - 400

Q.1 Discuss the causes and results of Anglo-Mysore wars.

-

Q.2 Describe the agricultural policy of the Bristish government and also analyse its effects.

Q.3 Discuss the role of Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) in the indian freedom struggle.

( )

Q.4 Write an essay on the partion of Bengal.

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 Ahmadsha abdali occupied Delhi in A.D.

...................

Q.2 The battle of Buxar was fought inA.D.

............................

Q.3 When Regulating Act was passed ?

?

Q.4 The treaty of Srirangpattam was signed between and

............................................................

Q.5 Who established Arya Samaj ?

?

Q.6 Jyotiba phule was a .. .

...............................

Q.7 What was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 ?

?

Q.8 Jaliyawalan bhag event took place in ..A.D.

13

....................

Q.9 Who formed the Laxmibai Brigade?

?

Q.10 When cabinet Mission came to India.

?

Section B

There are eight questions in this Section. Each question carries 8 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100 - 150 words.

8 8 100 - 150

Q.1 Describe the causes ot the third battle of Panipat.

or

Discuss the causes of the First Karnatak war.

Q.2 Point out the demerits of dual system introduced by Lord clive in Bengal.

or

Describe the relations of Ranjeet singh with the English.

Q.3 Write a note on young Bengal Movement.

or

Describe the social and religious causes of the revolt of 1857.

1857

Q.4 Discuss the programme of Non Co-operation Movement.

14

or

Throw light on the importance of first Round Table conference.

Section C

There are four questions in this Section. Which have internal choices. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 16 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 300 - 400 words.

4 , 2 16

300 - 400

Q.1 Describe the causes and significance of the battle of plassy.

Q.2 Discuss the role of Social and Religious Reform Movements in the National Integration of india.

Q.3 Trace the development of the means of transport wih its merits and demerits.

-

Q.4 Evaluate the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian freedom struggle.

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 The third Battle of panipat was fought in..A.D.

......................

Q.2 Ahamd Shah Abdali attacked on India for the first time in .

.............................

Q.3 When East India Company got the political power ?

?

Q.4 Who established Brahma Samaj?

?

Q.5 Swami Vivekanand was the pupil of

............................

Q.6 Woods Decleration was published in

................................

Q.7 Who was the founder of Indian National conqress ?

?

Q.8 Non Co-operation Movement Started in..A.D

16

....................

Q.9 Dandi March was organiged under the leadership of

.................................

Q.10 Who gave the slogan Do or die ?

?

Section B

There are eight questions in this Section. Each question carries 8 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100 - 150 words.

8 8 100 - 150

Q.1 Discuss the contributions of the Pashavas in the development of Maratha power.

Q.2 Discuss the results of the third battle of Panipat.

Q.3 Describe the role of the battle of Buxer in the establishment of British role in india.

Q.4 Narrate the causes of the struggle of Anglo-Maratha conflict.

-

Q.5 Throw light on the relations of Ranjit Singh with the English.

Q.6 What do you understand by Wealth Drain policy?

?

Q.7 Narrate the economic and social dissatisfactions caused by First world war.

Q.8 Write a note on Kheda movement.

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Section C

There are four questions in this Section. Which have internal choices. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 16 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 300 - 400 words.

4 , 2 16

300 - 400

Q.1 Describe the chief characteristics of the political condition of India in the middle of 18th century.

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Q.2 Discuss the merits and demerits of Permanent Settlement.

Q.3 Describe the causes of the revolt of 1857.

1857

Q.4 Describe the Nature and characteristics of the Quit Indian Movement.

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 Who was the founder of state of Awadh ?

?

Q.2 The battle of Plassy was fought between whom?

?

Q.3 When and why Pitts India Act was passed ?

?

Q.4 Who was Raghunath Rao (Raghoba) ?

() ?

Q.5 Ranjit singh belonged to which mishal ?

?

Q.6 Write the name of three important extremist leaders ?

?

Q.7 Write a short note on Subhash chandra bose ?

?

Q.8 When and why was non-co-operation movement stopped ?

19

?

Q.9 Who was the founder of Ramkrishan mission ?

?

Q.10 Who was the founder of Satya sodhak Samaj ?

?

SECTION B

There are eight questions in this section. Attempt any four questions. Each question carries 10 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100-150 words.

8 10 100-150

Q.1 Account for the defeat of the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat ?

Q.2 Describe the relations between Tipu sultan and the English ?

?

Q.3 Discuss the military causes of the revolt of 1857 ?

1857 . ?

Q.4 Discuss the causes of rise of Nationalism in India ?

?

Q.5 What was Parmanant land revenue settlement ?

- ?

Q.6 Give the main features of the govt. of India Act 1935 ?

1935 . ?

Q.7 Evaluate the activities and contributions of the Home rule movement in India ?

?

Q.8 Discuss the circumstences leading to the partition of india ?

20

?

SECTION C

There are four questions in this section. Which have internal choies. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 20 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 300 - 400 words.

4 , 2 20

300-400

Q.1 Evaluate the career and achievements of Ranjit singh ?

?

or

Examine the nature and effects of the revolt of 1857 ?

1857 . ?

Q.2 Write a short note on the following

(a) Dada Bhai Noroji (b) Communal award of Macdonald (b) Gopal Krishan Gokhale (d) Nehru Report

-

() ()

() ()

or

Discuss the nature and importance of Non co-op

?

Q.3 What do you know about round table conferences ?

?

or

Exmine the significance in the history of the grouth of British supermacy in Bangal ?

?

21

Q.4 What do you know about Raja Ram mohan Ray ?

?

or

What do you know about Dayanand Saraswati ?

?

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 Who was the founder of state of Hydrabad ?

?

Q.2 Write the name of any two regional powers who were fought against Mughal Empire ?

( ) ?

Q.3 The third battle of Panipat was fought between whom ?

?

Q.4 What led to the battle of Buxar ?

?

Q.5 When and why the Regulationg Act was passed ?

?

Q.6 Write a short note on the treaty of salbai?

?

Q.7 Who founded the Azad Hind Fauz and where ?

?

Q.8 Who gave the theory Drain of wealth ?

23

?

Q.9 Who was Dayanand sarswati ?

?

Q.10 What do you know about Jyotiba Phule ?

?

SECTION B

There are eight questions in this section. Attempt any four questions. Each question carries 10 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100-150 words.

8 10 100-150

Q.1 Discuss the role played by Mahadaji Sindhia in the Maratha polities ?

?

Q.2 Examine the factors responsible for the downfall of the Marathas against the English ?

- ?

Q.3 Discuss the causes of conflict between East India company and Nawab Sirazuddaullah of Bangal ?

?

Q.4 Analyse the parmanent land revenue settlement of Lord cornwallis ?

- ?

Q.5 Descirbe the importance of the civil disobedience movement ?

?

Q.6 Analyse the role of Muslim league in the partition of india ?

?

Q.7 What do you know about khilafat movement ?

?

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Q.8 Describe the main causes of Non-co-opration movement ?

?

SECTION C

There are four questions in this section. Which have internal choies. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 20 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 300 - 400 words.

4 , 2 20

300-400

Q.1 Descibe the main events of the third battle of Panipat ?

?

OR

Discuss the main causes of Third battle of Panipat ?

?

Q.2 Explain the concept of Drain wealth. What were its consequences ?

?

OR

What were the causes of revolt of 1857 ?

1857 ?

Q.3 Write an essay on role of women in the freedom struggle of India with specil referance to Durga Bhabhi ?

OR

What do you know about Annie Besent and Sarojani Naidu .

?

Q.4 Give a critical account of the govt. of india act of 1935 ?

1935 . ?

25

OR

Give an account of the Quit india movement with special referance to parallal government.

?

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 The war of Buxar was fought between whom ?

?

Q.2 Who was the Maratha Peshwa at the time of the third battle of Panipat ?

?

Q.3 Which Mughal emperor granted Diwani of Bangal to English and when?

?

Q.4 Discuss the importance of treaty of Bassien ?

?

Q.5 What was the Doctrine of lapse ?

?

Q.6 When and where was first session of Indian national congress held /

?

Q.7 What was Mount batten Plan ?

?

Q.8 Why were round table comferences converned ?

27

?

Q.9 Who wrote satyarth Prakash ?

?

Q.10 What do you know about Swami Narayan cult ?

?

SECTION B

There are eight questions in this section. Attempt any four questions. Each question carries 10 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100-150 words.

8 10 100-150

Q.1 Give the brief account of Anglo-Maratha relations ?

- ?

Q.2 Examine the role of Nana Phadnavis in the history of Marathas ?

?

Q.3 Evaluate the parsonality and deeds of Tipu Sultan ?

?

Q.4 Discuss the social and religious causes of the revalt of 1857 ?

1857 ?

Q.5 Explain the Rayatwari system ?

?

Q.6 What were the main outline of the programme of the moderates ?

?

Q.7 Give the main features of the govt. of India Act 1919 ?

1919 . ?

Q.8 Give a brief account of the Quit india Movement ?

?

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SECTION C

There are four questions in this section. Which have internal choies. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 20 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 300 - 400 words.

4 , 2 20

300-400

Q.1 Discuss the main causes of defeat of the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat ?

?

OR

Discuss the main causes and effects of first Anglo-Karnataka war ?

- ?

Q.2 Give a comparative estimate of the battles of Plassey and Buxar ?

?

OR

Write an essay on revolt of 1857 ?

1857 ?

Q.3 Acces in brief the Economic impact of British rule ?

?

OR

Mention the important changes in the policy of British paramountecy towards princely statas after 1858 ?

1858 .

?

Q.4 Analyse the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian National Movement ?

29

?

OR

Describe the important factors which led to the rise of Nationalism in India in the 2nd half of 19th centuray ?

19 . ?

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VARDHAMAN MAHAVEER OPEN UNIVERSITY, KOTA

, . .

- 04 History of India (1740-1947 AD)

(1740-1947 .)

Section - A There are ten questions in this section. Each question carries 2 marks. The answer of each questions should not exceed 30 words. 10 2 30

Q.1 What do you know about Black hole Tragedy?

?

Q.2 Why were the Indians outraged by the Rowlatt Act ?

?

Q.3 What is the importance of the Lahore Session (1929 A.D) of the

congress?

(1929 .) ?

Q.4 What was Ilbert Bill ?

?

Q.5 When was Reserve Bank of India established ?

?

Q.6 What was the source of controversy between the Anglicized and the

Orientalists ?

?

Q.7 What was the cause of Anglo French struggle in Karnatic ?

?

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Q.8 Who was the founder of the autonomous state of Avadh ?

?

Q.9 What was the most important result of the Battle of Buxar ?

?

Q.10 What do you mean by Commercialisation of Agriculture ?

?

Section - B

There are eight questions in this section. Attempt any four questions. Each

questions carries 10 marks. The answer of each question should not exceed 100-

150 words.

8 10

100-150

Q.1 What is the importance of IIIrd Battle of Panipat in the history of India ?

?

Q.2 Explain the genesis of the Indian National Congress ?

Q.3 Discuss the Poona Pact of 1932 ?

1932

Q.4 Discuss the main features of permanent settlement system.

Q.5 Write a short note on the movements started for the upliftmernt of

women?

Q.6 Throw light on the different attitudes of expansion of British dominion.

Q.7 Why was Simon Commission appointed ? Why was it boycotted ?

? ?

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Q.8 Write a short note on Cabinet Mission.

Section C

There are four questions in this section which have internal choices. Attempt

any two questions. Each question carries 20 marks. The answer of ech questions

should not exceed 300-400 workds.

4 , 2

20 300-400

Q.1 Explain the main recommendation of Sir Charles Woods Despatch on

Education 1854. Is it correct to call it Magna Carta of Indian education?

1854

?

or

What were the salient features of the Government of India Act 1919 and

what changes did it introduce ? Describe briefly ?

1919

Q.2 Explain the objectives and genesis of the Home rule Movement.

Or

Discuss the various views regarding the nature of the revolt of 1857.

1857

Q.3 Enumerate the Salient features of the Act of 1935.

1935 .

or

Analys the factors responsible for the partition of India in 1947.

33

Q.4 Examine Gandhijis role in Indian struggle for freedom.

or

What was the role of women in Indian National Movement.

?