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of Printed Pages : 6 M131-05

MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)
Term-End Examination
1 354 5 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

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5. Write short notes on any two of the following in
about 250 words each : 10+10
(a) Siyadoni inscription
(b) Nagaram
(c) Karkhanas in medieval India
(d) Brahmadeya grants

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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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