Question paper of 2009 exam of FYBA

PAPER OF 2009 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION Maharashtra Culture Up to 1818 A.D. (General Paper – I)(2008 Pattern)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80 Instructions: 

1) All questions are compulsory. 

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 

Q1. Answer the following questions in 50 words each: (any two) …….… [10] 

i) Concept of Konkan? 

ii) Gaongada (Village community)? 

iii) Ajanta Paintings? 

iv) Define ‘Cave’? 

Q2. Write note on, in 100 words each: (any four) ……...… [20] 

i) Salient features of Maharashtra Culture. 

ii) Yadavas of Devagiri. 

iii) History of Marathi language. 

iv) Demerits of Caste System. 

v) Industries in Medieval Maharashtra. 

vi) Temple Architecture. 

Q3. Answer the following question in 200 – 250 words each: (any three) ….. [30] 

i) Discuss the types of ‘Culture’. 

ii) Explain the position of women in Maharashtra culture. 

iii) What do you know about the Agriculture in Medieval Maharashtra? 

iv) State the type of forts? 

v) Write the festivals and ceremonies in Maharashtra. 

Q4. Answer the following question in 500 words each: (any one) …..…. [20] 

i) Take a review of the literature in Medieval Maharashtra. 

ii) Write an essay on ‘Bhakti cult’. 

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