Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
2. Prehistoric art in India plays a crucial role in understanding the cognitive and cultural development of early human societies. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
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-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of pre-historic rock art.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the pre-historic period as a phase of human history.
Body:
First, mention the major sites where re historic rock art is found in India making the most easily available cultural data. Draw a map of sites for better presentation.
Next, write about significance of pre historic rock art and insights it gives us in to pre-history. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude by stressing on the need to preserve ancient rock art.
