Que. Critically examine various views regarding the Vedic-Harappan relationship in light of the latest discoveries. [UPSC CSE-2017] Approach: (1) Explain briefly the Vedic Harappan relationship. (2) Mention the potential elements … Read More
Que. 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 … Read More
Que. The second urbanization gave rise to the organized corporate activities that reached their zenith during the Gupta period. Discuss. द्वितीय नगरीकरण ने संगठित निगम क्रियाकलापों को उत्पन्न किया, जो … Read More
Que. Art and culture are reflected to a far greater extent than political history in the epigraphic sources. Comment. प्रश्न: पुरालेखीय स्रोतों में राजनीतिक इतिहास की अपेक्षा कला और संस्कृति … Read More
Que. Discuss the experimentations with art and architecture during the Gupta-Vakataka period. गुप्ता-वाकाटका काल के दौरान में कला और वास्तुकला संबंधी प्रयोगों पर चर्चा कीजिए। Structure (i) Introduction: Start with … Read More
Que. “Utpanna dravide bhakthi, Karnate vriddhimagata I Sthita kinchit maharashtre gurjare jirnatam gata II.” (- Padmapurana) Account for the emergence of bhakti in Dravida desa. “उत्पन्ना द्रविड़े भक्तिः कर्नाटे वृद्धिमागता। … Read More
Que. What was the impact of trans-regional and trans-continental trade in the post Mauryan period on social and cultural life of India? [UPSC CSE-2018] Approach: (1) Give a brief background … Read More
Que. “Doubtless it was not a free state; it was at any rate a state.” (K.A.N. Sastri). Reflect upon the nature of local self government institutions in the Chola country. … Read More
Que. The concept of Shramanic religions, with particular reference to Buddhism, had their roots in Upanishadic ideas. Discuss. [UPSC CSE-2018] Approach: (1) Define Shramanic religions. (2) Mention the similarities between … Read More
Que. Do you agree with the popular view that Mauryas established a unitary and highly centralized if not monolithic state system? प्रश्न: क्या आप इस लोक-प्रचलित मत से सहमत हैं … Read More