Tag: CULTURE

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“Rituals in Indian society are not merely religious acts but enduring cultural institutions that transmit values across generations”. Elucidate.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q1. “Rituals in Indian society are not merely religious acts but enduring cultural institutions that transmit values across generations”. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Religious rituals and intangible cultural heritage continue to be debated in the context of modernization, cultural …

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Examine the core teachings of Buddhism that distinguish it from earlier Vedic traditions. How did these ideas shape early Indian society and culture?

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q1. Examine the core teachings of Buddhism that distinguish it from earlier Vedic traditions. How did these ideas shape early Indian society and culture? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question: To test …

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“Independence can be meaningful only if it becomes instrument for expression of our Culture.” – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “Independence can be meaningful only if it becomes instrument for expression of our Culture.” – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of …

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Discuss the importance of fairs in the development, spread and promotion of various art forms throughout the course of history.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Discuss the importance of fairs in the development, spread and promotion of various art forms throughout the course of history. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The India Art Fair …

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“Independence can be meaningful only if it becomes instrument for expression of our Culture.” – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words) “Independence can be meaningful only if it becomes instrument for expression of our Culture.” – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of …

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Discuss the following: Grit Fortitude, Work, culture

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. Work culture. 6. Discuss the following: Grit Fortitude Work culture (250 words) Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G SubbaRao and P N Chowdhary Why the question: The question is straightforward and aims to …

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General Studies – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 94

QUESTIONS: 01/11/2013 (Culture) Give an account of impact of Islam on Indian Culture in respect of society, religion and fine arts. (250 Words) Give an account of narrative paintings under Akbar and Jahangir. (200 Words) Discuss the origin, chronology characteristics and geographical spread Gandhara  Art. (150 Words) GUIDELINES ARCHIVES REFERENCES Question 2 Link Link 2 …

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Consciousness, The Self and Meditation

  For many thousands of years, philosophers of all kind have dwelled on the question of reality and nature of consciousness and yet not found a satisfactory answer. Understanding consciousness has been fundamental to understanding mankind’s purpose of existence and its actions. One question that is abstract and intriguing both to the ordinary and extraordinary …

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