Tuesday, April 26, 2005

M. A. I History Annual Paper April 2005

University: Punjab University Chandigarh
Paper II, Opt. (ii) : The State in Medieval India
Total Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 3 hrs.

Note: (i) Attempt four questions, selecting one from each unit.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

Unit I
I. Examine the nature of state under the Sultans of Delhi.
II. Discuss Alauddin Khalji’s agrarian reforms.


Unit II
III. What do you understand about Iqta system? Explain.
IV. Critically examine Afghan theory of kingship.


Unit III
V. Examine the nature of Mughal state.
VI. Critically examine Afghan theory of kingship.


Unit IV
VII. Discuss the land revenue system of the Mughals.
VIII. Discuss the theories of modern historians of medieval Indian history for the Decline of Mughal empire.

General Comment: Pending


Look at the following link HERE for some additional observations on this paper.

Monday, April 11, 2005

Internal Assessment of M. A. I: 2004-2005 Arya College Ludhiana


Paper III/IV: History of USA 1860-1973 Option (i)
For the Students of Arya College Ludhiana
Session: 2004-2005

Following are the marks out 20 as per the instructions of the HOD, Shri S. C. Sood.

Special Note: The marks obtained by each roll number is based on the one test conducted by Sumir Sharma. The Second Test was arranged by the college without the knowledge of Sumir Sharma but the Question paper was submitted by Sumir Sharma.

The snap tests and discussions and the third test were never held. The collective marks were added as per the oral instructions of Shri S. C. Sood who had claimed that it was so desired by the Principal.
Also, the roll numbers which do not appear here were omitted as per the adivce of S. C. Sood, who claimed that it was so desired by the Principal.

Utmost care has been taken while compiling them. If there is any clarification required, kindly place the query in the comment below or email me. The email address in "My Profile" on your right hand side.

The marks appears in the following order:
Roll no : Marks out of 20:
6002: 8
6003: 10

6004: 10
6005: 03 ?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6007: 11
6008: 9
6009: 14
6010: 13
6011: 13
6012: 10

6013: 08
6015: 09

6016: 14
6017: 09
6019: 10
6020: 10

6021: 10
6022: 13
6023: 11
6024: 12
6026: 15
6027: 10
6028: 10
6029: 12
6030: 12
6031: 10
6032: 8
6033: 8
6034: 4 ?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6035: 9
6036: 9
6037: 12
6038: 12
6039: 15
6040: 13
6041: 10
6042: 13
6043: 11

6044: 10
6045: 11
6046: 14
6047: 12

6048: 13
6049: 14
6050: 08
6051: 10
6052: 9
6053: 14
6054: 13
6055: 14
6056: 12
6057: 15
6060:15
6062: 10
6063: 09
6064: 14
6066: 11

6067: 14
6068: 11
6069: 8?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6070: 12
6071: 12
6072: 11
6073: 13
6074: 15

6075: 15
6076: 15
6077: 10
6078: 14

6079: 11
6081: 12
6082: 09
6083: 15
6084: 13
6085: 03?? Did not come to the class even once!!

6086: 13
6087: 11
6088: 11
6089: 11

6090: 9
6091: 9
6092: 3?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6093: 13
6094: 7?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6095: 7
6096: 10
6097: 09
6098: 11
6100: 10
6101: 13
6102: 10
6104: 11
6105: 09

6106: 11
6107: 12
6108: 12
6109: 01?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6110: zero?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6111: 01?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6112: 04?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6113: 04?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6114: zero?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6115: 01?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6116: 02?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6117: 02?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6118:08
6119: 05?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6120: 01?? Did not come to the class even once!!

6122: 10
6123: 11
6124: 13
6126: 02?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6127: 1?? Did not come to the class even once!!

6128: 10
6129:12
6130: 13
6131: 13
6132: 02?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6133: 09
6134: zero ?? Did not come to the class even once!!

6135: 09
6136: 10
6137: 03
6139: 10
6140: zero?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6141:09
6142: 08
6143: 11
6145: 01?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6146: zero?? Did not come to the class even once!!
6148: 08
6150: 11
6151:07
6152:11
6153: 10 Never Reported but recorded in the S C Sood Register.

Oral instructions were given to delete the record of the following roll no among whom some them were quite regular to the class and even took examination.
6001, 06, 14, 18, 25, 58, 59, 61, 65, 80, 99, 103, 121, 125, 138, 144, 147 and 149.
I did not get any Term Paper written from the students and each was given 12 as per the advice of the HOD. I had submitted to use this new feature of University instruction in a positive manner. I had even submitted a Plan in the beginning of the session. However, the way it was conducted, made the mockery of the whole system. Therefore, I refused to be a part of this Farce. A very good practice had been sabotaged. Alas!

The session had started with the biggest farce. It was reported that nearly 158 students were admitted. There was only one section for 158 students. Even up to the month of September 2004, two more students continued to visit the lectures without enrollment. They claimed that the Principal had assured them of getting approval for the their admission.

When it was pointed out that it was humanly not possible to conduct lectures for 158 students in one class and that no room was big enough to accommodate even 80 students, it was advised to adopt practical approach. It was suggested that all the students would never come to the class. Hence, it would not be difficult to conduct the classes. Then it was learnt that some students were given admission with the understanding that they would never come to the class and get their roll nos. in the end.

It was also suggested that it would be a service on part of the faculty towards the college and the retiring colleagues as such a strength of students would help the management to pay the gratuity to three retiring teachers.
There were many students who were serious and interested in attending lectures but when they came to the class, they were turned out after reminding them that they were given admission with above mentioned understanding.
In the end, the return of 134 students was submitted to the university. They were all shown having attended complete quota of lectures.

A very good practice had been sabotaged. Alas! My pain increases when I find that similar practice has been very nicely implemented in foreign universities. The Punjab University has introduced a very good practice but I feel so helpless that I am unable to get it implemented in the right spirit. May in the next session, they situation would change for better.
For further break of the marks, the formula adopted and related queries, kindly place your query in the "comment" below.
Certified and Authenticated by:
Sumir Sharma,
Senior Lecturer, Department of Post Graduate Studies in History.
Arya College, Ludhiana.