GS-1 · Salient aspects of Art, Architecture, literature from Ancient to Modern Times
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How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
"Though the great Cholas are no more, yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture." Comment.
‘The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.’ Elucidate.
Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
Why did the armies of the British East India Company – mostly comprising of Indian soldiers – win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers? Give reasons.
Why was there a sudden spurt in famines in colonial India since the mid-eighteenth century? Give reasons.
The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples.
Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?