MHYI-042 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

Overview

This guess paper compiles solved previous‑year questions for MHYI-042 (2021‑2025) and presents key scoring topics to aid Term‑End Exam (TEE) preparation.

Syllabus Units Covered

• Unit I Prehistoric and Proto‑historic Art: rock‑cut shelters, early symbols and their cultural contexts.
• Unit II Ancient Indian Art and Architecture: Indus Valley artefacts, Mauryan sculpture, Buddhist stupas, and Gupta temple designs.
• Unit III Medieval Indian Art: Temple architecture of North and South India, Mughal painting, and regional styles.
• Unit IV Modern and Contemporary Indian Art: Colonial influences, Bengal School, post‑independence trends, and contemporary installations.

Exam Pattern & Weightage

The TEE consists of 100 marks, 3 hours, with multiple‑choice and short‑answer questions. Chapter‑wise weightage: Unit I (15 %), Unit II (30 %), Unit III (30 %), Unit IV (25 %). Prioritize units with higher marks and practice timed mock tests.

FAQs

Q: How many previous‑year questions should I attempt? A: Solve at least 20 questions from each unit covering the last five exam cycles to identify recurring patterns.

Q: What time‑management tip is most effective? A: Allocate 45 minutes to high‑weight units (II & III) and reserve the remaining time for revision and short‑answer drafting.