History Question Paper for Bihar Govt Jobs - CCE 4083

Bihar Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services

  • Conducted By Bihar Government
  • Questions 5
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration 3 Hours

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE)
Conducting Body Bihar Government
Paper History
Subject History
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Number of Questions 5

This page presents the History paper for Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) associated with Bihar Government Jobs. Paper 4083 has a 300-mark, 3-hour duration, and is bilingual in English and Hindi. Page 1 outlines exam metadata and instructions, while Page 2 (repaired OCR) provides descriptive questions. Question 1 comprises four sub-parts on Indus Civilization urban planning, Buddhism, Harshavardhana’s era society and culture, and Al-Biruni’s observations. Question 2 asks for a general review of progress in science, technology, education and learning in ancient India. The SEO-ready content includes structured metadata, FAQ, topics, keywords, and image SEO to optimize visibility and discoverability.

Major Topics Covered

  • Ancient India
  • Indus Civilization
  • Urban planning
  • City planning
  • Buddhism
  • Buddhist influence
  • King Harshavardhana
  • Harshavardhana's era
  • Society and religion
  • Al-Biruni
  • Indian society and culture
  • Indian history
  • Ancient science and technology
  • Education in ancient India
  • Learning in ancient India
  • Science and technology in ancient India
  • History of India
  • Cultural exchange
  • Religious influences
  • Medieval and ancient Indian history

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Instructions

  • पूर्णांक : 300 समय : 3 घण्टे Instructions: . The figures in the margin indicate full marks. • Answer all questions. • Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. • All questions have been printed both in English and Hindi. In case of any ambiguity in Hindi version, the English version shall be considered authentic. · Parts of the same question must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions. अनुदेश : • उपान्त के अंक पूर्णांक के द्योतक हैं। • सभी प्रश्नों के उत्तर दें। • परीक्षार्थी यथासम्भव अपने शब्दों में ही उत्तर दें। • सभी प्रश्न अंग्रेजी और हिन्दी दोनों भाषा में छपे हैं।
  • यदि हिन्दी भाषा में कोई संदेह है, तो अंग्रेजी भाषा को ही प्रामाणिक माना जाएगा। • एक ही प्रश्न के विभिन्न भागों के उत्तर अनिवार्य रूप से एक साथ ही लिखे जाएँ तथा उनके बीच में अन्य प्रश्नों के उत्तर न लिखे जाएँ।

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

() (a) Describe the characteristic features of city planning in Indus Civilization. सिंधु सभ्यता में नगरीय योजना की प्रमुख विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए।

() (b) Write a note on the importance and influence of Buddhism. बौद्ध धर्म के महत्त्व और प्रभाव पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए।

() (c) Give an account of society and religion in the time of King Harshavardhana. राजा हर्षवर्धन के काल में समाज और धर्म का विवरण दीजिए।

() (d) Discuss Al-Biruni's observations about the Indian society and culture. भारतीय समाज एवं संस्कृति के विषय में अल-बेरूनी के अवलोकन की विवेचना कीजिए।

(a) Describe the characteristic features of city planning in Indus Civilization. सिंधु सभ्यता में नगरीय योजना की प्रमुख विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए。
(b) Write a note on the importance and influence of Buddhism. बौद्ध धर्म के महत्त्व और प्रभाव पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए。
(c) Give an account of society and religion in the time of King Harshavardhana. राजा हर्षवर्धन के काल में समाज और धर्म का विवरण दीजिए。
(d) Discuss Al-Biruni's observations about the Indian society and culture. भारतीय समाज एवं संस्कृति के विषय में अल-बेरूनी के अवलोकन की विवेचना कीजिए。

Q2. (2) Give a general review of the progress of science, technology, education and learning in ancient India. 50 प्राचीन भारत में विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी, शिक्षा और ज्ञान की प्रगति का सामान्य पुनरीक्षण कीजिए。

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and level?

Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) History paper for Bihar Government Jobs.

What is the duration and maximum marks?

3 hours; 300 marks.

In which languages is the exam available?

English and Hindi.

Which topics are covered in Question 1?

Indus Civilization urban planning, Buddhism, Harshavardhana's era society and culture, and Al-Biruni's observations.

What is Question 2 about?

A general review of progress in science, technology, education and learning in ancient India.

Are the questions descriptive or MCQ?

Descriptive (descriptive essay): multiple sub-parts; no MCQ in Page 2 content.

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