Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission’s Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Main) Examination 2011 started on 8 December 2011. Here jagranjosh.com provides you the question papers of the Examination. The following is the Question Paper of History I Paper of UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Main) Examination 2011.
HISTORY
Paper- I
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200
Note : (i) Attempt any five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each Section.
(ii) All question carry equal marks.
Section-A
1. Give a critical review of the Marxian approach to the study of Indian History.
2. 'Buddha's teachings to a great extent could be helpful in understanding and resolving the challenges of modern society.' Discuss the teachings of Gautama Buddha in the light of the statement.
3. Examine in-depth the impact of Kushana rule on Indian political and social life?
4. Make a critical survey of society and culture as portrayed in Sangam Literature.
Section- B
5. Discuss the position of women in early medieval India.
6. Discuss the outcome of famines and peasant reaction during Sultanate period with special reference to the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
7. Assess the role of Sher Shah as an administrator and builder.
8. Discuss the following :
(a) Role of cash nexus in Mughal economy.
(b) Significance of the Coronation of Shivaji.
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