Patterns of settlement, economy, social organization and religion in India (c. 2000 to 500 B.C.)

1. Republics in north India in the 6th Century B.C.

2. Describe the distinguishing features of important archaeological cultures of the Indian subcontinent datable between c. 2000 B.C. and c. 500 B.C. (60 marks)

2. To what extent archaeological materials are useful in understanding the progress of Neolithic man in India? (30 marks)

3. In the absence of a written script Chalcolithic pottery gives us a fascinating insight into the culture and life styles of the people of those times. Comment critically. (15 marks)

4. Delineate and account for the regional characteristics of the Neolithic period in India. (15 marks)

5. The emergence of Non-Harappan Chalcolithic cultures in Central India and the Deccan mark a change not only in the subsistence pattern of people but an overall transition from pre to proto historic period. Critically analyze. (15 marks)