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  1. Kingdoms4
  2. Bhakti and Sufi Movements3
  3. Buddhism and Jainism3
  4. Indus Valley Civilization3
  5. ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut2
  6. Sculptures2
  7. Vedic Culture2
  8. Ancient HistoryxEducation,Science,Medicine1
  9. Art formsXDance1
  10. Conservation of Indian Art & Heritage1
  11. Foreign Travellers1
  12. Historical Sources1
  13. KingdomXCholaXGupta1
  14. Miscellaneous1
  15. Philosophical Schools1
  16. SourcesXLiterature1
33 questions

# Question Microtheme Year UPSC Syllabus Marks GS Paper
Ancient HistoryxEducation,Science,Medicine
1 Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss. Ancient HistoryxEducation,Science,Medicine 2014 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut
2 The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (शैलकृत स्थापत्य प्रारंभिक भारीतय कला एवं ऐतहास के ज्ञान के अति महत्वपूर्ण स्त्रोतों में से एक का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है l विवेचना कीजिए l) ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut 2020 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
3 Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a tine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment. ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut 2015 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 12.5 GS1
Art formsXDance
4 Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions. Art formsXDance 2013 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 5.0 GS1
Bhakti and Sufi Movements
5 Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture. (150 words) भक्ति साहित्य की प्रकृति का मूल्यांकन करते हुए भारतीय संस्कृति में इसके योगदान निर्धारण कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) Bhakti and Sufi Movements 2021 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
6 The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. Bhakti and Sufi Movements 2018 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
7 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. Bhakti and Sufi Movements 2014 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Buddhism and Jainism
8 Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. (गांधाराई कला में मध्य एशियाई एवं यूनानी-बैक्ट्रियाई तत्वों को उजागर कीजिए | ) (10m,150 words) Buddhism and Jainism 2019 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
9 Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. Buddhism and Jainism 2016 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 12.5 GS1
10 Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. Buddhism and Jainism 2014 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Conservation of Indian Art & Heritage
11 Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. Conservation of Indian Art & Heritage 2018 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Foreign Travellers
12 Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. Foreign Travellers 2018 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Historical Sources
13 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. Historical Sources 2013 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Indus Valley Civilization
14 Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. Indus Valley Civilization 2025 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
15 The ancient civilization in 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. Indus Valley Civilization 2015 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 12.5 GS1
16 To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss. Indus Valley Civilization 2014 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Kingdoms
17 'The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.' Elucidate. Kingdoms 2025 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
18 Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. Kingdoms 2024 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
19 Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. (भारत में बौद्ध धर्म के इतिहास में पाल काल अति महत्वपूर्ण चरण है l विश्लेषण कीजिए l) Kingdoms 2020 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
20 How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? Kingdoms 2017 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
KingdomXCholaXGupta
21 Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture. KingdomXCholaXGupta 2022 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
Miscellaneous
22 Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India. (प्राचीन भारत के विकास की दिशा में भौगोलिक कारकों की भूमिका स्पष्ट कीजिए।) Miscellaneous 2023 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
Philosophical Schools
23 Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. (भारतीय दर्शन एवं परंपरा ने भारीतय स्मारकों की कल्पना और आकर देने एवं उनकी कला मैं महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है l विवेचना कीजिए l) Philosophical Schools 2020 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
Sculptures
24 How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? (स्पष्ट करें कि मध्यकालीन भारतीय मंदिरों की मूर्तिकला उस दौर के सामाजिक जीवन का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है।) Sculptures 2022 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
25 Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.(भारतीय मिथक कला और वास्तुकला में सिंह एवं वृषभ की आकृतियों के महत्व पर विचार करें।) Sculptures 2022 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
SourcesXLiterature
26 Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. (मध्यकालीन भारत के फ़ारसी साहित्यिक स्त्रोत उस काल के युगबोध का प्रतिबिंब है l टिपण्णी कीजिए l) SourcesXLiterature 2020 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
Vedic Culture
27 Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. Vedic Culture 2024 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
28 What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society? Vedic Culture 2023 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
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29 Examine the main aspects of Akbar’s religious syncretism. 2025 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 10.0 GS1
30 "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. 2024 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
31 What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society? 2023 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 15.0 GS1
32 Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss. 2016 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 12.5 GS1
33 Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. 2013 GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 5.0 GS1