Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
2. Buddhism originated as an alternative tradition to the excessive importance given to rituals and sacrifices in Vedic tradition. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Class 11th – T.N History (New Edition)
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ‘national language’ debate and to analysed the need for a national language.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding the rise and popularity of Buddhism.
Body:
In the first part, write about various how the emphasis on rituals and priestly domination played a part in the reactionary forces leading to the origins of Buddhism.
Next, write about other factors such as – opposition to caste system, growth of trade and commerce, teaching of buddha, use of common tongue etc being the reasons for the growth of Buddhism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the impact of rise of Buddhism.
