Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
2. The difference between Hindustani and Carnatic is how the two traditions engage with composition and improvisation in their own distinct ways. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the evolution of music and compare Hindustani and Carnatic music.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief introduction about Indian music. One can state facts, historical genesis of Indian music.
Body:
First, Hindustani and Carnatic music are the two main sub-genres of Indian classical music. While Hindustani music originated in the Vedic period, Carnatic music originated during the Bhakti Movement. Give the detailed differences between the two.
Next, Highlight similarities between Hindustani classical and Carnatic music.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
