Mains Answer Writing 6-December-2023 1. Buddha’s teachings can help in understanding and resolving the problems of today’s society. Do you agree? Justify your answer. ANSWER Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, lived over two and a half thousand years ago in ancient India. The Buddha’s teachings are centred on the Four Noble Truths, which describe…
Mains Answer Writing 5-December-2023 1. “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. ANSWER The political independence gained by India in 1947 refers to the end of the colonial rule in the country…
Mains Answer Writing 4-December-2023 1. Examine the essential principles of the Subsidiary Alliance system. Assess its contribution in making the British the paramount authority in India. ANSWER Subsidiary Alliance system was a policy of supporting a friendly native ruler with troops in his wars and battles in exchange for money or territory. Essential features of…
Mains Answer Writing 2-December-2023 1. “Without the participation and contributions of women, the Indian national movement could not have achieved the successes it did.” In this perspective, analyze the role of women in the Indian national movement. ANSWER Indian national movement refers to the freedom struggle waged by the people of India against the despotic…
Mains Answer Writing 1-December-2023 1. “The art of painting in India has a rich and diverse history, with works that are not only aesthetically beautiful, but also offer insights into the social, cultural, and political contexts in which they were created.” Elaborate. ANSWER The art of painting in India has a captivating and extensive history…
Mains Answer Writing 30-November-2023 Q1) ‘Although there were many differences between the Gandhara and Mathura art, they considerably influenced the Amravati school of art.’ Elaborate. ANSWER It is between the 2nd and 5th century CE that Gandhara Art and the Art of Mathura came into existence as their separate identity. While the early Buddhist artists…
Mains Answer Writing 28-November-2023 Q1) Sanskrit literature in general and particularly in the Guptan age set a high watermark for the literary history of ancient India. Discuss. ANSWER Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages in India and many of India’s finest literary works are written in Sanskrit starting from Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas. Sanskrit…
Mains Answer Writing 27-November-2023 1. Discuss about the Gupta and Chola eras’ significant contributions to Indian history and culture. ANSWER Gupta Period, also called “The Golden Period in Indian history”, was attributed to the Gupta dynasty established by Chandragupta I in the 3rd Century AD in North India. The Chola empire, a Tamil thalassocratic empire,…
Mains Answer Writing 25-November-2023 1. How do you explain the decline of Buddhism and Jainism? What was the impact of these philosophies on Indian society? ANSWER Buddhism and Jainism, two ancient Indian religions, emerged during the 6th century BCE, providing alternatives to the prevailing Vedic traditions. Both religions emphasized non-violence, compassion, and liberation from the…
Mains Answer Writing 24-November-2023 Q1) How does the Archeological evidence help in piecing together the life of the Harappan civilization? ANSWER Archaeological evidence is vital in piecing together the life of the Harappan civilization, a Bronze Age culture that thrived in the Indus Valley from approximately 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Excavations and findings shed…