| 1. |
Shire. |
| 2. |
Rule of law. |
| 3. |
Alderman. |
| 4. |
Curia Regis. |
| 5. |
Assize of arms. |
| 6. |
The statute of Montmain (1279). |
| 7. |
Confirmatio Cartarum (1297). |
| 8. |
The statute of Acton Burnel. |
| 9. |
Act of Succession. |
| 10. |
Act of Six Articles. |
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PART B - (5 x 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b) in about 250 words each. |
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| 11. |
(a) Powers of the Witan. |
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(b) Administration of borough. |
| 12 |
(a) Statute of Gloucester (1278). |
| Or |
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(b) York Parliament. |
| 13. |
(a) Statute of Provisor. |
| Or |
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(b) Magnum Concillium. |
| 14 |
(a) Magna Carta. |
| Or |
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(b) Assize of Wood Stock. |
| 15 |
(a) Act of Annats. |
| Or |
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(b) Poor Laws. |
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PART C - (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b). |
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| 16. |
(a) Describe the salient features of the English Constitution. |
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(b) Sketch the powers of the Anglo-Saxon rulers. |
| 17 |
(a) Describe the provisions of the Statute of Westminster I (1275). |
| Or |
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(b) Discuss the reasons which led to the summoning of the Parliament in 1295. |
| 18 |
(a) Examine the results of the Revolution of 1399. |
Or |
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(b) Describe the changes introduced by Henry II in the sphere of judiciary. |
| 19 |
(a) Sketch the development of Parliament under Edward III. |
| Or |
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(b) Examine the constitutional significance of the Provisions of Oxford. |
| 20 |
(a) Give an account of the Reformation Parliament. |
| Or |
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(b) Describe the composition and functions of the House of Commons. |
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Code No.: 8068 |
Sub. Code: C 12 H |
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M.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBER 2008
First Semester
SOCIO – CULTURAL HISTORY OF TAMILNADU
UPTO AD 1336
(For those who joined in July 2008 and afterwards) |
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Time: Three hours |
Maximum : 75 marks |
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Answer ALL questions in about 50 words each.. |
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| 1 |
Musiri. |
| 2 |
Kumari Kandam. |
| 3 |
Purananuru. |
| 4 |
Chithira Madam. |
5 |
Parathavar. |
| 6 |
Mankudi Maruthan. |
| 7 |
Pasupatham. |
| 8 |
Indiran. |
| 9 |
Sekkizar. |
| 10 |
Darasuram. |
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PART B – (5 x 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b) in about 250 words. |
| 11 |
(a) Foreign Notice on Tamil Nadu. |
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Or |
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(b) Features of the Mullai Region. |
| 12 |
(a) Status of Women during the Sangam period. |
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Or |
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(b) Festivals of the Sangam period. |
| 13 |
(a) Social life during the Kalabhra period. |
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Or |
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(b) Ghatika. |
| 14 |
(a) Sundarar. |
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Or |
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(b) Kulasekara Alwar. |
| 15 |
(a) Valangai-Idangai Sects. |
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Or |
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(b) Philosophy of Ramanuja. |
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PART C – (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b) in about 500 words eachs. |
| 16 |
(a) Give an account of the Archaeological sources that are helpful to know the history of Tamil Nadu. |
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Or |
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(b) Trace the origin and development of Vatteluthu. |
| 17 |
(a) Sketch the religious life of the people of the Sangam Age. |
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Or |
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(b) Explain the features of the administration of the Sangam period. |
| 18 |
(a) Write an essay on the spread of Buddhism in Tamil Nadu. |
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Or |
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(b) Assess the contribution of the Pallavas to literature. |
| 19 |
(a) Describe the contents of Devaram. |
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Or |
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(b) Asses the contribution of the Pallavas to sculpture. |
| 20 |
(a) Describe the contribution of the Cholas to Architecture.. |
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Or |
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(b) Trace the development of Architecture during the period of the Pandya's. |
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Code No.: 8069 |
Sub. Code: C 13 H |
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M.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBER 2008
First Semester
History - Main
HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA UPTO 6TH CENTURY B.C.
(For those who joined in July 2008 and afterwards) |
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Time: Three hours |
Maximum : 75 marks |
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Answer ALL questions in about 50 words each.. |
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| 1 |
Bharatha Varsha. |
| 2 |
Samhitas. |
| 3 |
Lothal. |
| 4 |
Durgaha. |
5 |
Gargi. |
| 6 |
Vyakaran. |
| 7 |
Jaimini. |
| 8 |
Mitra. |
| 9 |
Gosala. |
| 10 |
Rajagriha. |
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PART B – (5 x 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b) in about 250 words. |
| 11 |
(a) Bhagavata Purana. |
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Or |
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(b) Yajnavalkya. |
| 12 |
(a) kalibagan. |
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Or |
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(b) Indus Valley Seals |
| 13 |
(a) Sama Veda. |
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Or |
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(b) Origin of the Caste System. |
| 14 |
(a) The Vedic Arts. |
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Or |
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(b) Sankya Darsana. |
| 15 |
(a) Parsvanath. |
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Or |
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(b) Vikramasila University. |
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PART C – (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b) in about 500 words eachs. |
| 16 |
(a) Sketch the geographical features of India. |
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Or |
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(b) Discuss the importance of the archeological sources that are helpful for writing the history of ancient India. |
| 17 |
(a) Give an account of the social life of the people of the Pre-Historic period. |
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Or |
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(b) Write about the religion of the Harappan people. |
| 18 |
(a) Narrate the various views regarding the original home of the Aryans. |
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Or |
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(b) Write an essay on the Upanishads. |
| 19 |
(a) Describe the social condition that prevailed during the Rig Vedic Age. |
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Or |
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(b) Describe the powers and functions of the Sabha and Samiti. |
| 20 |
(a) Examine the historical value of the Epics. |
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Or |
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(b) Narrate the teachings of Mahavira. |
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Code No.: 8071 |
Sub. Code: C 14 H |
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M.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
First Semester
History - Main
PANCHAYAT RAJ
(For those who joined in July 2008 and afterwards) |
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Time: Three hours |
Maximum : 100 marks |
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PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
Answer ALL questions in about 50 words each.. |
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| 1 |
Grampathi. |
| 2 |
Local Fund Act, 1871. |
| 3 |
Baroda Rural Development Scheme. |
| 4 |
Mazdoor Manzil. |
5 |
L.m. Singhvi Committee. |
| 6 |
Taluk Development Board. |
| 7 |
Nutritious meal Sscheme. |
| 8 |
The Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act of 1994. |
| 9 |
West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973. |
| 10 |
Integrated Rural Development Programme. |
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PART B - (5 x 6 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b) in about 250 words each. |
| 11 |
(a) Vidatha. |
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Or |
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(b) Sarpanch. |
| 12 |
(a) Kudavoolai Method. |
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Or |
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(b) Manur Sabha. |
| 13 |
(a) Madras Village Panchayat Act, 1920. |
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Or |
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(b) Powers of the Chairman of a Panchayat. |
| 14 |
(a) Political Parties and the Panchayat Raj System. |
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Or |
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(b) Self-Help Groups. |
| 15 |
(a) Rural Labour Employment Guaranteed Programme. |
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Or |
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(b) Gandhiji's views on the Panchayat System. |
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PART C – (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b) in about 500 words eachs. |
| 16 |
(a) Write an essay on the system of Local Self Government under the Mauriya's |
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Or |
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(b) 'Lord Ripon is considered as the Father of Local Self Government in India' – Comment. |
| 17 |
(a) Narrate the steps taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the development of the Panchayat System. |
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Or |
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(b) Discuss the importance of the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India. |
| 18 |
(a) What are the obligatory functions of a Panchayat? |
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Or |
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(b) Narrate the functions of the District Development Council. |
| 19 |
(a) Bring out the role of the Panchayat's in implementing the community development programmes. |
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Or |
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(b) Give an account of the Gramdan movement. |
| 20 |
(A Discuss the recommendations of the Asok Mehta committee. |
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Or |
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Sketch the powers and functions of the Gram Sabha. |
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