Art and Culture and Ancient and Medieval History

2017 · Q110 marks150 words

How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?

2018 · Q110 marks150 words

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

2018 · Q210 marks150 words

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

2018 · Q1115 marks250 words

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

2019 · Q110 marks150 words

Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art.

2020 · Q110 marks150 words

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

2020 · Q210 marks150 words

Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate.

2020 · Q1115 marks250 words

Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.

2020 · Q1215 marks250 words

Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.

2021 · Q110 marks150 words

Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

2022 · Q110 marks150 words

How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days?

2022 · Q1215 marks250 words

Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.

2022 · Q1315 marks250 words

Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

2023 · Q110 marks150 words

Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.

2023 · Q1115 marks250 words

What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?

2023 · Q1215 marks250 words

What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?

2024 · Q110 marks150 words

Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.

2024 · Q210 marks150 words

Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.

2024 · Q1115 marks250 words

"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.

2025 · Q110 marks150 words

Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture.

2025 · Q210 marks150 words

Examine the main aspects of Akbar's religious syncretism.

2025 · Q310 marks150 words

'The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life.' Elucidate.

2026 · Q110 marks150 words

Analyze the importance of Ashokan inscriptions for reconstructing Mauryan history.

2026 · Q1115 marks250 words

Vijayanagara architecture exemplifies the amalgamation of past traditions with contemporary practices. Elucidate with examples.