History of Modern World B.A Question Paper : gujaratuniversity.org.in

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Degree : B.A                                                                                                                  Department : History
Subject : History of Modern World
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Gujarat University History of Modern World Model Paper

March-2007
History (First Subsidiary) Paper-II
(Renaissance to League of Nations)
(New Course)
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70

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1. What is the meaning of Renaissance – Describe the causes of Renaissance.
OR
Describe the causes & results of the Reformation.
2. Discuss the causes of the American Revolution.
OR
State the causes & results of French Revolution of 1789 A.D.
3. Explain the meaning of Industrial Revolution and trace the causes of Industrial
Revolution.
OR
Evaluate the achievements of Meiji Era of Japan.
4. State the causes & results of Chinese Revolution of 1911 A.D.
OR
Describe the causes in detail of Russian Revolution of 1917 A.D.
5. Mention the achievements & failures of the League of Nations.
OR
Write short notes (any two)
(1) Result of Geographical Discoveries
(2) Causes of the Bloodless Revolution of England
(3) Achievements of Nepoleon Bonaparte
(4) Causes of first World War

1. What is the meaning of Renaissance – Describe the causes of Renaissance.
OR
Describe the causes & results of the Reformation.

2. Discuss the causes of the American Revolution.
OR
State the causes & results of French Revolution of 1789 A.D.

3. Explain the meaning of Industrial Revolution and trace the causes of Industrial
Revolution.
OR
Evaluate the achievements of Meiji Era of Japan.

4. State the causes & results of Chinese Revolution of 1911 A.D.
OR
Describe the causes in detail of Russian Revolution of 1917 A.D.

5. Mention the achievements & failures of the League of Nations.
OR
Write short notes (any two)
(1) Result of Geographical Discoveries
(2) Causes of the Bloodless Revolution of England
(3) Achievements of Nepoleon Bonaparte
(4) Causes of first World War

Revolutions & Movements

Instruction :
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Mention the reasons and effects of bloodless revolution of England. (14)
OR
Examine the reasons and effects of French revolution of 1789 A.D.

2. Mention the meaning of Industrial revolution and explain the reasons for it. (14)
OR
Explain the leading factors and effects of the upheaval of 1857 A.D.

3. Examine the factors leading to the rise of Nationalism in India. (14)
OR
Describe in details about the civil disobedience movement in 1930 A.D.

4. Explain the “Quit India Movement” in details. (14)
OR
Examine the efforts by Subhashchandra Bose for the Indian independence by establishing Indian National Army.

5. Describe the reasons for communist revolution of 1949 A.D. and role of Mao Tse Tung for the revolution. (14)
OR
Write a note : (any two)
(1) Effects of American Revolution
(2) Karl Marx
(3) Lenin
(4) Dr. Sun Yat Sen

From Indus Valley Civilization

1. Examine the literary sources and foreign traveller’s report for ancient Indian History.
OR
Introduce the town planning and religious life of Indus Valley Civilization.
2. Trace the Social and Religious condition of the Vedic age.
OR
Explain the contribution of King Ashok in spreading of Buddhism.
3. Evaluate the achievements of Pushyamitra Shung.
OR
Describe the political and cultural achievements of Chandragupta–II.
4. State the cultural achievements of Gupta Age.
OR
Evaluate Harshavardhan as a last Emperor of Ancient India.
5. Discuss the contribution of Ancient India in the field of education and literature.
OR
Write short note: (any two)
1. Mahavir Swami as a Social reformer.
2. Kanishka – I
3. Cultural contribution of Satvahans.
4. Central Administration of Gupta Age.

Methodology & Historiography

Instruction : All questions carry equal marks.
1 Explain the meaning or research and state how you select the topic for your dissertation with examples.
OR
1 Narrate the data collection and analyse its methods for research.
2 Explain the importance of Archives for the history writing and review the collection of Archival records in Gujarat State Archives at Gandhinagar.
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2 Write an essay on Maharashtra State Archives.
3 Explain critically the note taking method for research in history writing.
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3 Explain in details the method of interpretation of facts and methods of analysis of facts in history writting.
4 State the foot notes taking method and explain its advantages and disadvantages.
OR
4 Review the book “The Social Change in Gujarat during 19th century” Written by Dr. Neera Desai.