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Que. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.

Que. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. शैलकृत स्थापत्य प्रारंभिक भारतीय कला एवं इतिहास के ज्ञान ...
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Que. What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?

Que. What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society? वैदिक समाज और धर्म की मुख्य ...
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Que. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?

Que. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? आप इस विचार को, कि ...
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Que. Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.

Que. Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. विजयनगर नरेश कृष्णदेव राय न ...
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Que. Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.

Que. Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. प्रारम्भिक बौद्ध स्तूप-कला, लोक वर्ण्य-विषयों एवं कथानकों को चित्रित करते हुए बौद्ध आदर्शों की सफलतापूर्वक ...
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Que. Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.

Que. Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment ...
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Que. The ancient civilization in the Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.

Que. The ancient civilization in the Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the ...
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Que. Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.

Que. Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment. सूफ़ी और मध्यकालीन ...
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Que. “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.

Que. “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 ...
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Que. Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment.

Que. Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time ...
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Que. How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?

Que. How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? स्पष्ट कीजिए कि मध्यकालीन भारतीय मंदिरों की मूर्तिकला उस दौर के सामाजिक जीवन ...
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Que. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

Que. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture. भक्ति साहित्य की प्रकृति का मूल्यांकन करते हुए भारतीय संस्कृति में इसके योगदान का निर्धारण कीजिए।  ...
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Que. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art.

Que. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art.  गांधाराई कला में मध्य एशियाई एवं यूनानी-बैक्ट्रियाई तत्त्वों को उजागर कीजिए।   Structure of Answer (i) Introduction: Introduce Gandhara ...
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Que. The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

Que. The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. श्री चैतन्य महाप्रभु के आगमन से भक्ति आंदोलन को एक असाधारण नई दिशा मिली ...
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Que. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

Que. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. भारत के इतिहास की पुनर्रचना में चीनी और अरबी ...
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Que. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

Que. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. भारतीय कला विरासत का संरक्षण वर्तमान समय की आवश्यकता है। चर्चा कीजिए।  Structure of Answer (i) Introduction: ...
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Que. Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.

Que. Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. गांधार मूर्तिकला रोम निवासियों की उतनी ही ऋणी थी जितनी कि वह यूनानियों की थी। स्पष्ट ...
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Que. To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss.

Que. To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss. सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता की नगरीय आयोजना और ...
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Que. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.

Que. Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.  प्राचीन भारत के विकास की दिशा में भौगोलिक कारकों की भूमिका को स्पष्ट कीजिए।  Structure of the ...
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Que. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.

Que. Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. ऋग्वैदिक से उत्तर-वैदिक काल तक सामाजिक और आर्थिक क्षेत्र में ...
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Que. Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.

Que. Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture. भारतीय परम्परा और संस्कृति में गुप्त-काल और चोल-काल के योगदान पर चर्चा कीजिए।     Structure ...
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Que. Inscriptions are considered as one of the most reliable sources of ancient history but challenges still persist in their understanding and preservation. Discuss. 

Que. Inscriptions are considered as one of the most reliable sources of ancient history but challenges still persist in their understanding and preservation. Discuss.  अभिलेखों को प्राचीन इतिहास के सबसे ...
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Que. During the medieval period in India, new languages were introduced, which led to a remarkable growth in the sphere of culture and literature. Discuss. 

Que. During the medieval period in India, new languages were introduced, which led to a remarkable growth in the sphere of culture and literature. Discuss.  भारत में मध्यकाल के दौरान ...
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Que. Provide an account of the contribution of Sri Ramanujacharya in reviving the Bhakti movement and propagating the tenets of social equality in India.

Que. Provide an account of the contribution of Sri Ramanujacharya in reviving the Bhakti movement and propagating the tenets of social equality in India. भक्ति आंदोलन को पुनर्जीवित करने और ...
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Que. Enumerate the ways in which the art and architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization shed light on the daily lives of its people. 

Que. Enumerate the ways in which the art and architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization shed light on the daily lives of its people.  जिन तरीकों से सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता ...
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Que. The work of Kalidasa was the crowning jewel of Gupta literature. Discuss.

Que. The work of Kalidasa was the crowning jewel of Gupta literature. Discuss.  कालिदास की रचनाएं गुप्त साहित्य का सर्वोच्च रत्न थीं। चर्चा कीजिए। Structure of the Answer (i) Introduction: ...
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Que. Discuss the contributions made by ancient Indian scientists in the fields of Mathematics and Science.

Que. Discuss the contributions made by ancient Indian scientists in the fields of Mathematics and Science.  गणित और विज्ञान के क्षेत्र में प्राचीन भारतीय वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा दिए गए योगदान की ...
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Que. How have Indian classical dance forms evolved from their ancient origins to their present-day styles and expressions?

Que. How have Indian classical dance forms evolved from their ancient origins to their present-day styles and expressions? भारतीय शास्त्रीय नृत्य शैलियाँ अपनी प्राचीन उत्पत्ति से लेकर अपनी वर्तमान रूपों ...
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Que. India has a very rich and long tradition of paintings. Discuss with special focus on mural paintings.

Que. India has a very rich and long tradition of paintings. Discuss with special focus on mural paintings.  भारत में चित्रकला की एक अत्यधिक समृद्ध और लंबी परंपरा रही है। ...

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