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COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OFÂ
BCS OFFICERS / SECTION OFFICERS B-17 IN THE S&GAD GOVT. OF BALOCHISTAN
INDIAN HISTORY – II
Total Marks: 150
July 16, 2010 (09:30 AM)
Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any Five questions. At least Two from each part. Question No. 1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
PART – I
Q-1. Answer the following questions:
(i) What was the main reason for the spread of Islam in the Sub-Continent?
(ii) Who wrote the books: (a) Tabaqat-i-Akbari, (b) Khazain-ul-Futuh?
(iii) What were the functions of “Diwan” and “Mir-Bakhshi” in the Central Administration of the Mughals?
(iv) The years associated with which History events: (a) 1498 A.D. (b) 1761 A.D.?
(v) The battle of Chanderi and battle of Chausa fought when and during whose Reign?
(vi) The Mughal Emperor Jahangir was born to Rajput Princess named ______ who was the daughter of ______.
(vii) Who was Malik Ambar?
(viii) What do you know about the “Mahdavi (Jaunpur)” movement?
(ix) What were the real names of “Titu Mir” and “Dudu Miyan”?
(x) The Anglo-French rivalry in Deccan resulted in three wars. These were called ______?
(xi) After Farrukh Siyar, two Mughal emperors namely ______ and ______ sat on the throne within a short period of six months.
(xii) Undoubtedly the battle of Plassey decided the fate of the sub-Continent in favour of British. It was fought between the English and Nawab ______ in the year ______ A.D.
(xiii) Satara was annexed by Lord Dalhousie in the year ______ and Oudh was annexed in ______?
(xiv) What was the aim of Shah Waliullah’s Movement?
(xv) Who was the first Governor General of Indo-Pakistan under the East India Company?
Q-2. Analyze Akbar’s Rajput Policy and examine the extent to which this policy was motivated by political considerations?
Q-3. Jahangir was indeed a “Strange Mixture”. Bring out the truth or otherwise.
Q-4. Critically analyze Aurangzeb’s Policy towards the Deccan. What was the result of this policy?
Q-5. Describe the social and economic condition of the people during the Mughal period.
PART – II
Q-6. What were the causes which led to the Faraizi Movement? How did the movement contribute to the political awakening of the Muslims of sub-Continent?
Q-7. Haider Ali was not only a great warrior and soldier, but also a great administrator and statman. Comment.
Q-8. What do you know about the annexation of Punjab by the English and its after effects?
Q-9. What is in your assessment the main causes for the downfall of the Muslims in India?
Q-10. How did the state control enhance over the East India Company’s affairs after the middle of the 18th Century?
Good Luck
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