Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. The crafts of India have been part of its culture since time immemorial but the roots of these crafts are on a decline. Substantial efforts are needed for their preservation. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian art and culture – Nitin Singhania.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the steps needed for preservation of crafts in India.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by write about the rich crafts of India since ancient age.
Body:
In the first part, write the declining crafts of India and the reasons therefor. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, mention the efforts and steps that are needed for the preservation of crafts in India – protecting livelihoods, promotion, knowledge transfer etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
