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TLP HISTORY [DAY 38]
TOPIC : ARYANS AND VEDIC PERIOD
Q.1) “Archaeology knows of no Aryans; only literature knows of Aryans.” Examine critically. [ 10m,200w ]
Q.2) “The Upanishadic principles embody the epitome of the Vedic thought.” Discuss. [ 15m,300w ]
Q.3) Evaluate various views regarding human settlements as gleaned from the Vedic sources. [15m,300w ]
Q.4) Evaluate the contribution of the Puranas in disseminating secular knowledge among the masses in ancient India. [15m,300w]
Q.5) Give a brief account of the social and economic conditions of the Later Vedic Aryans. [20m,400w ]
Q.6) Analyse the differences and similarities between Indus Valley and Vedic Cultures. [20m,400w]
Q.7) Write a short essay on: “Position of women in the Rig Vedic society” [ 20m,400w ]
Q.8) Evaluate the conceptual basis of the Vedic deities. [20m,400w ]
Q.9) Examine the view that sacrifice was a ritual and a form of social exchange in Vedic India. [20m,400w ]
MAP WORK : NEOLITHIC SITES
- Baluchistan:
Mehrgarh in the Kachhi plain,
Kili Gul Muhammad in the Quetta Valley,
Rana Ghundai in the Loralai valley
Anjira in the Surab valley.
Mundigak
- Indus plains:
Gumla,
Rehman Dheri,
Tarakai Qila
Sarai Khola
- North India
Burzahom, northeast of Srinagar;
Gufkral, southeast of Srinagar
Kanishkapura or modern Kanispur, in the Baramulla district.
- Central India
Koldihawa and Mahagara in Allahabad district,
Kunjun in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh.
5.Mid-Gangetic Basin
Sohagaura, on the banks of River Rapti;
Chirand, on the banks of River Ghaghra
- Eastern India
Kuchai in Orissa
Golbai Sasan in Orissa
Pandu Rajar Dhibi in West Bengal
Mahisdal in West Bengal
Barudih in Jharkhand.
- North East India
Daojali Hading in Assam,
Sarutaru in Assam,
Napchik in Manipur
- South India
Sangankallu,
Hallur,
Tekkalakota,
Brahmagiri,
Maski,
T.Narsipur,
Piklihal,
Kodekal
Budihal
Utnur,
Palavoy,
Nagarjunakonda
Paiyampalli