History Optional Test III

Target 2011
History Test Series
Test III

Marks: 200 Time: 2.5 Hours

1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on any two of the following: 20×2=40
a) Gautam Buddha as a social reformer
b) Essence of early Jainism
c) Essence of early Buddhism

2. a) Discuss the factors responsible for the rise of Buddhism. 30

b) Explain the factors behind the success of Magadhan Imperialism. 30

3. a) “The sixth century B. C. left a permanent impression on Indian History.” Comment. 30

b) Identify the changes in economy, polity and society of India due to introduction of iron at around sixth century B.C. 30

4. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20×2=40
a) Thoughts of Immanuel Kant
b) Thoughts of Jean-Jacques Rousseau