Mahajanapada Period: Que. Describe Gana-Sanghas (non-monarchical state systems). Why did they decline? [Practice Question] Approach: (1) Give a brief on Gan Sanghas. (2) Enumerate different …
Vedic Period: Que. Discuss the factors that played an important role in the process of urbanization after the Later-Vedic period. [Practice Question] Approach: (1) Give …
Pre-history and Proto-history: Que. Prehistoric rock art while showing an aesthetic sense throws light on contemporary socio-cultural practices. Elaborate. [Practice Question] Approach: (1) Highlight the …
Indus Valley Civilization: Que. Highlight the development of craft and industry during Harappan civilization. [Practice Question] Approach: (1) Write in brief about Harappan Civilization. (2) …
Pre-history and Proto-history: Que. Examine various theories related to the transition of humanity from hunters/food gatherers to agrarian community. [Practice Question] Approach: (1) Write in …
Post-Mauryan Period: Que. “Not only does ancient Tamil literature furnish an accurate picture of widely disparate classes; it also describes the social condition of Tamil …
Pre-history and Proto-history: Que. In the absence of a written script Chalcolithic pottery gives us a fascinating insight into the culture and lifestyles of the …
Post-Gupta Period: Que. How could the local self-government under the Cholas adjust with their centralized administration structure? [UPSC CSE-2015] Approach: (1) Introduce by stating the …
Gupta Period: Que. What were the privileges granted to the donees in land-grant charters of early India? How far were these charters responsible for integration …
Gupta Period: Que. Discuss the provincial and district administrative units of the Gupta Empire with the designations and functions of the officers. [UPSC CSE-2014] Approach: …