Delhi Through the Ages Past Paper PDF

## Delhi Through the Ages **Sr. No. of Question Paper:** 2759 **Unique Paper Code:** 12315108 **Name of the Paper:** Delhi Through the Ages **Name of the Course:** BA Hons. (History) – CBCS **Semester:** I **Duration:** 3 Hours **Maximum Marks:** 75 ### Instructions for Candidates 1. Write your...

## Delhi Through the Ages **Sr. No. of Question Paper:** 2759 **Unique Paper Code:** 12315108 **Name of the Paper:** Delhi Through the Ages **Name of the Course:** BA Hons. (History) – CBCS **Semester:** I **Duration:** 3 Hours **Maximum Marks:** 75 ### Instructions for Candidates 1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper. 2. Attempt any four questions 3. All questions carry equal marks. 4. Answers may be written either in English or Hindi; but the same medium should be used throughout the paper. ### Questions 1. Discuss the significance of the river Yamuna and the Ridge for the prehistoric and proto-historic period of Delhi. - OR - Examine the relationship between archaeology and legend with specific reference to the site of Purana Qila in Delhi. 2. Ancient monuments have been reinterpreted several times over through the ages. Explain with reference to the Ashokan pillar and the Mehrauli Iron pillar. - OR - The life and works of Ghalib reflects the transition which happened in 19th century Delhi. Do you agree? - What changed in the life of the city and its landscape after the British recaptured Delhi in 1857? - What did 'Partition' and 'Independence' mean to the people of Delhi? - What is the relationship of the citizens of Delhi with the heritage of their city? 3. Discuss the idea of the waterfront garden as it evolved under different Mughal rulers. 4. Describe the changing fortunes of the Mughal ruling family in the first half of the nineteenth century. 5. Describe the socio-economic conditions of Delhi in the early decades of 20th century. - OR - Discuss the impact of Industrialization on the social and economic life of Delhi in the first half of 20th century. 6. Discuss the impact of the Partition of India on Delhi. - OR - What were the challenges faced in the administration of Delhi and how did they lead to the formation of Delhi Metropolitan Council? 7. Discuss the transformation of the urban landscape of Delhi after 1990s and its impacts. - OR - Examine the role of the Delhi Development Authority in the transformation of Delhi. 8. **Short notes - Any Two** - Bhorgarh - Technological aspects of the Mehrauli iron pillar - Ghalib - Gandhi's intervention in Delhi, 1947