Q.48 Discuss the ‘Tandava’ dance as recorded in early Indian inscriptions. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2013) (100 words/5 marks) Read More » February 18, 2025
Q.47 Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2016) (200 words/12.5 marks) Read More » February 17, 2025
Q.46 Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2018) (150 words/10 marks) Read More » February 17, 2025
Q.45 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 times with remarkable vividness. Comment. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2013) (200 words/10 marks) Read More » February 17, 2025
Q.44 Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2013) (100 words/5 marks) Read More » February 15, 2025
Q.43 Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2014) (150 words/10 marks) Read More » February 15, 2025
Q.42 Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment. GS-I: ART AND CULTURE (UPSC CSE 2015) (200 words/12.5 marks) Read More » February 13, 2025
