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…
Mains Answer Writing 23-November-2023 1. How did the ancient trade routes connecting India to foreign countries contribute to the exchange and dissemination of culture? ANSWER India has been commercially connected with the rest of the world since the middle of the third millennium BCE. The most remarkable aspect of this contact has been the…
Mains Answer Writing 22-November-2023 Q1) The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate. ANSWER Several traditions of philosophical thought have originated in the Indian subcontinent which are far ahead of their time and they dealt with complex concepts of life, in a rational manner. Over the…
Mains Answer Writing 21-November-2023 Q1) From the perspective of a coherent political history of South India, the Sangam literature is not very helpful, but it does a fantastic job of capturing the social and economic realities of the period. Comment. ANSWER The Sangam literature, dating back to the ancient period in South India, primarily focuses…
Mains Answer Writing 20-November-2023 1. One of the most significant sources of our understanding of early Indian art and history is the architecture seen in rock-cuts. Discuss ANSWER Rock-cut architecture refers to structures, buildings, and sculptures built by excavating solid rock and chiselling it to mold it into the desired form. The main forms of…