Q 1. Identify any two occupations to be performed by Kshatrivas as per varna
order. Q 2. Identify any two strategies evolved by Brahmanas to enforce the norms of varna order from C 600 BCE to 600 CE. Q 3. State whether gender differences were really important in the early societies from C 600 BCE to 600 CE. Q 4. Mention the rules about classification of people in terms of ‘gotra’ under Brahmanical practice around 1000 BCE onwards. Q 5. How did Brahmanas develop a sharper social divide? Give two examples. Q 6. Mention one of the most challenging episodes in the Mahabharata. Q 7. Mention two ideal occupations of Brahmanas according to Dharmashastras. Q 8. Explain the language and content of Mahabharata. Q 9. Explain how you will prove that the text of Mahabharata was a dynamic one. Q 10. What do you know about the authors and the period when Mahabharata was compiled? Explain. Q 11. Mention any two features of gotra as per the Brahmanical practice. What evidences do we get from the Satavahana inscription regarding the inheritance of gotra? Explain. Q 12. Critically examine the duties as laid down in ‘Manusmriti’ for the Chandalas. Q13. Describe how, according to Manusmriti, paternal estate was to be divided after the death of the parents with special reference to the rights of women. Q 14. “The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras also contained rules about the ideal occupations of the four categories of varnas.” Critically examine the statement. Q 15. Describe the position of the untouchables in ancient society. Q 16. Describe the various stages through which Mahabharata was compiled in the 20th century. Q 17. What are the rules of gotra as given in Brahmanical practice? Give some examples to show that these rules were not always followed. Q 18. “The Mahabharata is a good source to study the Kinfolk values of ancient times.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments. Q19. In what ways was the Buddhist theory of a social contract different from the Brahmanical view of society derived from the Purushasukta. Q 20. Why Mahabharata is considered a colossal epic? *********************