HCS 2022 Indian History Paper Overview
- Year 2022
- Conducted By Haryana Government
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Government |
| Paper | Indian History |
| Subject | Indian History |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive+mixed |
This entry consolidates Page 1 metadata and Page 2 repaired OCR for the HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2022 Indian History paper. It presents two sections (A and B) with eight questions in total, where questions 1 and 5 are compulsory and five questions must be attempted with at least one from each section. Page 2 provides descriptive prompts including urbanism in the Indus Valley, Theravada Buddhism, Chola local governance, Balban’s kingship theory, Maratha central administration, and Mauryan administration under Ashoka. The content is repaired for readability, bilingual presentation, and SEO-ready metadata, topics, FAQs, and image SEO.</summary>
Major Topics Covered
- Ancient Indian History
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Theravada Buddhism
- Chola Administration
- Balban and Kingship Theory
- Marathas Central Administration
- Mauryan Empire
- Ashoka
- Centralized Monarchy
- Paternal Welfare State
- State Formation
- Administration in Ancient India
- Urbanization in Ancient Civilizations
- Buddhist Philosophies
- Local Governance
- Monarchical Theory
- Administrative Paraphernalia
- Historiography
- Two-Page Exam Papers
- Haryana Civil Services Exam
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Instructions
- CONTRACTOR 2022 Indian History भारतीय इतिहास Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 समयः 3 घंटे अधिकतम अंकः 200
- This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B ii.
- Each Section contains four (4) questions. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है। Candidate has to attempt five questions in all. iii. परीक्षार्थी को पांच प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है। Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE questions are to be iv. attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य है और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं तीन का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से एक प्रश्न को हल करना है। Word limit in questions, where specified, should be adhered to.
- V. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए। vi.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं। Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages.
- In case of any ambiguity in vii. translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रत्येक प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में छपा है। प्रश्नों के अनुवाद में किसी अस्पष्टता की स्थिति में ,अंग्रेजी सस्करण को ही अन्तिम माना जाएगा।
Questions (page 2)
Q1.
Write answers of the following questions in about 150 words each. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर प्रत्येक 150 शब्दों में लिखिए। 1 . Urban Nature of Indus Valley Civilization
(8) सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता का नगरीय स्वरूप 1
(a)
SECTION A (खंड A) Q
1. Write answers of the following questions in about 150 words each. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर प्रत्येक 150 शब्दों में लिखिए। 1 . Urban Nature of Indus Valley Civilization
(8) सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता का नगरीय स्वरूप 1
(b)
. Basic Tenets of Theravada Buddhism
(8) थेरवाद बौद्ध धर्म के आधारभूत सिद्धांत 1
(c)
. Local self government during the Chola Period
(8) चोल कालीन स्थानीय स्वशासन 1
(d)
. Kingship theory of Balban
(8) बलबन का राजत्व सिद्धांत 1
(e)
. Central administration of Marathas
(8) मराठों का केंद्रीय प्रशासन Q
Q2. 1(b). Basic Tenets of Theravada Buddhism
Q2.
(a) Write answers of the following questions. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। 2 . The Mauryan Empire was the largest state in Ancient India and to maintain it an elaborate
(15) administration was required. Discuss the administrative paraphernalia under the Mauryans. "मौर्य साम्राज्य प्राचीन भारत का वृहद्युतम राज्य था और उसे संचालित करने हेतु एक विस्तृत प्रशासन की आवश्यकता थी।" मौर्यो के अधीन प्रशासनिक ढांचे की विवेचना कीजिए। 2
(a)
Write answers of the following questions. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। 2 . The Mauryan Empire was the largest state in Ancient India and to maintain it an elaborate
(15) administration was required. Discuss the administrative paraphernalia under the Mauryans. "मौर्य साम्राज्य प्राचीन भारत का वृहद्युतम राज्य था और उसे संचालित करने हेतु एक विस्तृत प्रशासन की आवश्यकता थी।" मौर्यो के अधीन प्रशासनिक ढांचे की विवेचना कीजिए। 2
(b)
. The predominant feature of the Mauryan administration was the creation of a centralized and unitary state. Analyze.
(15) मौर्य प्रशासन की सर्वाधिक प्रबल विशेषता एक केंद्रित और एकात्मक राज्य की स्थापना थी। विश्लेषण कीजिए। 2
(c)
. Under Ashoka, the nature of Mauryan centralized monarchy became paternal and welfare oriented. Elaborate the statement.
(10) अशोक के अधीन केंद्रित मौर्य राजतंत्र का स्वरूप पितृव्रत और कल्याणकारी हो गया। कथन की व्याख्या कीजिए। \overline2
Q3.
1
(c) . Local self government during the Chola Period
Q4. 1(d). Kingship theory of Balban
Q5. 1(e). Central administration of Marathas
Q6. 2(a). The Mauryan Empire was the largest state in Ancient India and to maintain it an elaborate administration was required. Discuss the administrative paraphernalia under the Mauryans.
Q7. 2(b). The predominant feature of the Mauryan administration was the creation of a centralized and unitary state. Analyze.
Q8.
2
(c) . Under Ashoka, the nature of Mauryan centralized monarchy became paternal and welfare oriented. Elaborate the statement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the total duration and maximum marks for the paper?
Duration is 3 hours and maximum marks are 200.
How many questions must be attempted and which are compulsory?
Five questions must be attempted in total; questions 1 and 5 are compulsory.
How are sections organized in the paper?
There are two sections, Section A and Section B, with four questions in each.
In which languages are questions printed?
Questions are printed in English and Hindi; English version is final in case of ambiguity.
What is the format for Q1(a) to Q1(e) in the OCR repair?
Q1(a) to Q1(e) are descriptive sub-parts of Question 1; each sub-part is presented as a separate item with bilingual prompts preserved in parts.
What are the sub-parts under Q2 on Page 2?
Q2 has three sub-parts: 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), each requiring descriptive answers.