pyq/2015/history-optional-i/2

(a) How far can the ancient Indian Sruti literature be used as historical sources? (15 marks)

(b) The decline of Harappan civilization was caused by ecological degradation rather than external invasion. Discuss. (20 marks)

(c) "Archaeology knows of no Aryans; only literature knows of Aryans." Examine critically. (15 marks)