Note: All questions are compulsory. Marks for each question are mentioned against it.

Section 1:

Answer each question in about 500 words each.

1. Was the 18th century in India a 'Dark Age'? Discuss. 

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Did the Charter Act of 1833 fulfill is purpose? Elaborate.

2. Compare and contrast the processes of state formation in Mysore and Hyderabad. 

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How did western knowledge shape the Indian mind? Discuss.

Section 2:

Answer each question in about 250 words each.

3. Discuss in brief the Hindi-Urdu controversy. 12

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Did the Burma wars of the British meet their objectives? Comment.

4. How were the utilitarians different from the orientalists? Discuss in brief. 12

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What were the objectives of the Permanent Settlement? Discuss.

5. Was the rule of law successful in India? Comment. 12

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Why did the Revolt of 1857 fail? Discuss.

6. Discuss the evolution of the civil services in India. 

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What is deindustrialization? Discuss.

Section 3:

Answer in about 100 words each.

7. Write short notes on any two of the following: 6+6

i) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

ii) Fitna iii) Awadh in the 18th century

iv) Sanyasi Rebellion