Mains Question for UPSC Aspirants

Mains Question for UPSC Aspirants

09 Jul 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 ANCIENT HISTORY        
Question : Q. Discuss the main features of the Stupa architecture with special reference to Sanchi Stupa.

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  • Start with what is Stupa ands purpose
  • Discuss its three fundamental features 
  • Highlight how Stupa architecture gradually developed and who built stupas? 
  • Talk about the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and the Great Stupa at Sanchi



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08 Jul 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 ANCIENT HISTORY      
Question : Q. Analyse the evolution of social institutions in the Vedic period.

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  • Start with the social structure of Vedic society
  • Discuss about fixed social boundaries, roles, status and ritual purity for each of the groups.
  • Highlight the social stratification of the early Vedic period 
  • Talk about Varna System and Ashramas or Stages of life


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24 Nov 2021 gs-mains-paper-1 ANCIENT HISTORY     
Question : Assess the significance of literary sources for writing ancient Indian history.

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05 Nov 2021 gs-mains-paper-1 ANCIENT HISTORY    
Question : Did Ashoka use his Policy of Dhamma as an instrument to administer his empire smoothly?

(GS MAINS; PAPER 1)
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