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Q.9 Write a short note on the following: (i) Sangama literature with examples (ii) The Vedas (iii) Tripitakas   (iv) Lion Capital, Sarnath निम्नलिखित पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखें: (i) संगम साहित्य उदाहरण सहित (ii) वेद (iii) त्रिपिटक (iv) सिंह शीर्ष, सारनाथ Ans: (i) Sangama literature: The age of Tamil literature, often referred to as Sangam literature…

Q.8 Brief about any two Caste – Origin Theories Ans: Divine Origin of Caste  ~ Karma & Transmigration Theory  Source : Book IGNOU : Chapter :28 Page Number : 151 : PDF Link Extra Info : Occupational Theory  Proposed by: NesfieldCore Idea: Occupation as the sole reason for caste system’s development.Explanation: Early on, professions weren’t…

Q.7 Write an essay on Vijayanagara paintings. Ans: Emerging in the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, Vijayanagara paintings reflect both the transition from the earlier Chola style and the development of a distinctive new aesthetic. Early examples can be seen at Tiruparakunram near Trichy, while major works appear at the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, the dynasty’s…

Q.6 What are the  Characteristics of North Indian Style (Nagara)Temples ? Ans: The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged some time in the fifth century CE, during the late Gupta period, in northern India. It is seen in comparison with the Dravida style of southern India, which too emerged in the same period. Nagara (North…

Q.5 Define Caste according to Sir H. Risley.  Ans: According to Sir H. Risley, “a caste may be defined as a collection of families or groups of families bearing a common name which usually denotes or is associated with specific occupation, claiming common descent from a mythical ancestor, human or divine, professing to follow the…

Q.4 Which were the four events in the life of the Buddha which have been depicted in different forms of Buddhist art? What did these events symbolise? Ans: The main events associated with the Buddha’s life which were frequently depicted were events related to the birth, renunciation, enlightenment, dharmachakrapravartana, and Mahaparinibbana (death). Five Events in…

Q.3 Mention four Famous Sanskrit Authors of the Gupta Period. Ans: Source : Book NIOS : Chapter-6 : Page Number: 89 – PDF Link Extra Info : Bhasa: He wrote thirteen plays which echo the lifestyle of the era along with its prevalent beliefs and culture.Amarsingh wrote grammar books like Amarkosh, Chandragomin wrote Chandravyakaran etc….

       Q.2 Difference between Sruti and Smriti. श्रुति और स्मृति साहित्य में अंतर बताइए। Ans: Aspect Sruti Smriti Origin Divine origin Human origin (based on Sruti) Content Contains no specific concepts of law Contains specific laws and social norms Preservation Preserved as a whole, not verse by verse Preserved through interpretation and adaptation Interpretation Focus…

Q.1  Name four styles of Indo-Islamic architecture.         इण्डो-इस्लामिक वास्तुकला की चार शैलियों के नाम बताइए। Ans :  The study of Indo-Islamic architecture is conventionally categorised into Source : Book: NCERT: Fine Arts 11th Class : Chapter 8 : Page 110 Extra Info :  Inhe yaad kar lena Indo-Islamic Architecture Features: Began: With Ghurid occupation…

Q.4    Write short notes on the following – A. Cultural achievements of Maharana Pratap B. Historicity of Sanyogita incident C. Rathore-Sisodia alliance निम्न पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए – अ. महाराणा प्रताप की सांस्कृतिक उपलब्धियां ब. संयोगिता प्रंसग की ऐतिहासिकता स. राठौड-सिसौदिया गठबंधन Ans : 1. Cultural Achievements of Maharana Pratap Cultural Achievements of Maharana Pratap…