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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07 Jul 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 ART & CULTURE      
Question : Q. Underline the religious features of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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  • Start with the religion and belief system of the Indus Valley people
  • Discuss about terracotta figurines excavated from Indus Valley Civilization
  • Highlight the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro to be a forerunner of ritual bathing
  • Conclude with the Indus Valley polytheistic religion and discuss about many seals to support the evidence of the Indus Valley Gods


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06 Apr 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 INDIAN HISTORY    
Question : Analyse the cultural achievements of Harshavardhana.

(GS Mains; Paper 1)
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04 Apr 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 INDIAN HISTORY     
Question : Discuss why Neolithic is considered as a period of cultural revolution.

(GS Mains; Paper 1)
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15 Mar 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 INDIAN HISTORY      
Question : It is said that “The Gupta era is often regarded as the high point of Ancient Indian civilization. It was a period of great achievements in art, literature and science and a period of change, as Indian civilization slowly evolved from its ancient form to its more modern manifestation”.  Elaborate.

(GS Mains; Paper-1)
Indian History: Art and Culture
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11 Mar 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 INDIAN HISTORY      
Question : Mauryan art represented an important transition in Indian art from use of wood to stone. Discuss in detail about their contribution to art and culture.

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10 Feb 2022 gs-mains-paper-1 INDIAN HISTORY        
Question : Discuss in detail the architectural development of Chaityas in ancient India by quoting some examples.

GS Mains; Paper 1
Indian History (Art & Culture)
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15 Dec 2021 gs-mains-paper-1 ART & CULTURE     
Question : Explain the different conceptions of Bhakti as a means or Sādhanā of liberation, according to Madhva, Vallabha and Nimbārka.

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25 Nov 2021 gs-mains-paper-1 ART & CULTURE     
Question : Examine the main features of the Dravida style of temple architecture.

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