Haryana PGT History 2023: Questions & Analysis
- Year 2023
- Conducted By Haryana Government
- Questions 18
- Maximum Marks 150
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | History |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Government |
| Paper | History |
| Subject | History |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Number of Questions | 18 |
| Question Type | Mixed (mcq and descriptive) |
This document combines Page 1 metadata and Page 2 repaired OCR content for History (HIS10) in the Haryana PGT 2023 Subject Knowledge Test. Page 2 provides eight descriptive questions on ancient Indian civilisations, Buddhist thought, statecraft, and cultural centers. The content supports SEO planning with FAQ, topics, tags, keywords, and image metadata for both pages.
Major Topics Covered
- Indus Valley Civilisation
- Vedic Civilization
- Magadha Empire
- Nandas
- Buddhism
- Madhyama Marg
- Arthashastra
- Kautilya
- Ellora Caves
- Turko-Mongol Sovereignty Theory
- Babur Autobiography
- Sovereignty
- Ancient Indian Politics
- Statecraft
- Art & Culture
- Cultural Streams
- Historical Method
- Ancient History
- Exam Preparation
- PGT History 2023
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for History preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
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- HIS10 an a shekara ta 19 ליים להפלה מול לולם בהיותו ל מילול מיל SUBJECT HISTORY an bear a shared also and : इतिहास विषय bne janje s zaw controle Candidate's Roll No. परीक्षार्थी का अनुक्रमांक 2673 RESERVE TO THE RESERVE Maximum Marks: 150
- (उत्तर देने के पूर्व निम्नलिखित निर्देशों को कृपया सावधानीपूर्वक पढ़िए) There are eighteen (18) questions in all. 1 इसमें कुल अठारह (18) प्रश्न हैं। Candidate has to attempt any fifteen (15) questions in all. 2 परीक्षार्थी को कुल पंद्रह (15) प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं। Marks assigned to each question/part are given against it. 3 प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं। Word limit in questions, wherever specified should be adhered to. 4 प्रश्नों की शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए। Attempts of questions shall be counted sequential order.
- Unless struck off, attempt of a 5 question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer booklet must be clearly struck off. प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जायेगी। आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जायेगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो। उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को काट दीजिए। No extra/additional sheet will be provided. 6 कोई अतिरिक्त शीट उपलब्ध नहीं कराई जायेगी। Answer must be written in the authorized medium.
- No marks will be given for answers \overline{\tau} written in a medium other than the authorized one. प्रश्नों के उत्तर केवल प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए। प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गये उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे। HIS10 ] [ Contd. .
Questions (page 2)
Q2. 2. Comment on the statement: Sacrifice was a ritual and a form of Social exchange in Vedic India.
Q3. 3. Discuss the rise of Magadhan imperialism up to the times of the Nandas, with particular reference to its policy towards the non-monarchical state.
Q4. 4. Describe the 'Madhyama Marga' of Buddha and explain the spread of Buddhism.
Q5. 5. Kautilya's Arthashastra is an important book on statecraft; give reasons.
Q6. 6. Assess Ellora as a unique art centre of different cultural streams.
Q7. 7. Discuss the Turko-Mongol theory of sovereignty. To what extent was it adopted by Babur and Humayun.
Q8. 8. Explain the political conditions of India mentioned in Babur's autobiography.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic Civilization?
The Indus Valley Civilization was urban, with planned cities and standardized systems, while the Vedic period was more rural and oriented around ritual life and ancient texts.
Why are sacrifices described as rituals and social exchange in Vedic India?
Sacrifices served both religious purposes and social/economic exchanges that linked communities and reinforced hierarchical structures.
Who were the Nandas and what characterized Magadhan imperialism up to their time?
The Nandas were an early imperial dynasty in Magadha; Magadhan imperialism featured centralized authority and expansion before the Mauryas.
What is the Madhyama Marg in Buddhism and how did Buddhism spread?
The Madhyama Marg (Middle Way) avoids extremes; Buddhism spread via royal patronage, missionary activity, and trade networks.
Why is Kautilya's Arthashastra considered important?
It is a foundational treatise on governance, diplomacy, economy, and statecraft in ancient Indian political thought.
Why is Ellora considered a unique art centre?
Ellora represents a confluence of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain artistic traditions in a single cave complex.