Q.1) “Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment. (10 marks) Q.2) In the context of diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint. (15 marks) Q.3) What makes […]
Q.1) Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy. (10 marks) Q.2) In many ways, Lord Dalhousie was the founder of modern India. Elaborate. (10 marks) Q.3) Discuss in detail the peasants’ and working movements after 1857 revolt. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the development of press and education
Q.1) What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) What are the main features which
Q.1) Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully
Q.1) Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions. (10 marks) Q.2) 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. (15 marks) Q.3) Write a short note on Sattriya dance. (15 marks)
Q.1) Write a short note on mudras and postures as depicted in India’s bronze sculptures. (15 marks) Q.2) Give an account of the new features that got added to Indian architecture and emergence of the Indo-Islamic architecture. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the features of the Chola period Nataraja bronze sculpture. (10 marks)
Q.1) Differentiate between Mathura and Gandhara schools of art. (10 marks) Q.2) How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? Q.3) Discuss the characteristics of the cave architecture of western India. (20 marks)
Q.1) To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present-day urbanization? Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a tine aesthetic sense comparable to modem painting. Critically evaluate this comment. (15
Q.1) Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment. (15 marks) Q.2) Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow
Q.1) Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but. it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness or the Citizens Charter. (15 marks) Q.2) ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs. Discuss. (10 marks) Q.3)