Code No.: 5710                                                                                               Sub. Code: LHY1
M.PHIL. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2008
First Semester
HISTORY
Paper I
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(For those who joined in July 2008 and onwards)
Time: Three hours                                                                                            Maximum : 75 marks
PART A - (5 x 20 = 100 Marks)
Answer ALL questions Choosing either (a) or (b)
1. (a) Explain the recent trends in historical research.
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(b) Critically analyse the Inter-Disciplinary approach in historical research.
2. (a) Evaluate the scholar-Guide relationship in historical research.
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(b) Describe the various steps involved in the selection of a research problem.
3. (a) Write the differentiation between method and methodology with examples.
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(b) Explain the usage of descriptive method in historical research.
4. (a) Explain the importance of collection of data in historical research.
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(b) Write an essay on objectivity and subjectivity.
5. (a) Discuss the importance of Foot Notes.
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(b) Explain the usage of quotations and annotations in historical research.


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Code No.: 5711                                                                                               Sub. Code: LHY28
M.PHIL. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2008
First Semester
HISTORY
Paper I
ARCHIVES KEEPING
(Specialization Paper)
(For those who joined in July 2008 and onwards)
Time: Three hours                                                                                            Maximum : 75 marks
PART A - (5 x 20 = 100 Marks)
Answer ALL questions Choosing either (a) or (b)
1. (a) Explain the history of archives keeping in India.
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(b) Discuss the importance of creation of Archives.
2. (a) Explain in detail the archives preservation methods.
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(b) Describe the functions of the archives.
3. (a) Write an essay on the historical value of the archives.
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(b) Assess the common rules regulating access to the Archives in India.
4. (a) Estimate the British Constitution for the establishment of National Archives of India.
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(b) Explain the kinds of private archives.
5. (a) Trace the origin and growth of the Tamil Nadu archives.
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(b) Write an essay on Nehru Memorial Museum Library.


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