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“The relationship between nature and culture is deeply embedded in Indian artistic expressions.” Elucidate.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1. “The relationship between nature and culture is deeply embedded in Indian artistic expressions.” Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Indian art and culture have historically evolved in close association with …

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Indian music is a civilisational memory, not merely an aesthetic practice. How does musical continuity reflect India’s cultural resilience?

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1. Indian music is a civilisational memory, not merely an aesthetic practice. How does musical continuity reflect India’s cultural resilience? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: HT Why the question A clay flute tradition from Pakistan’s …

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Examine how intangible cultural heritage anchors civilisational continuity beyond physical monuments. Evaluate the role of community custodians in preventing ritual and performative decline.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q1. Examine how intangible cultural heritage anchors civilisational continuity beyond physical monuments. Evaluate the role of community custodians in preventing ritual and performative decline. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question Recent upgrading …

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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) Initiative

Source:  DD News Context: Over 4.7 lakh villages have been culturally documented under the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) initiative, as informed by the Ministry of Culture in Parliament. About Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Initiative: What it is? A nationwide cultural mapping project to document the intangible cultural heritage of Indian villages. Launched in: …

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What do you understand by intangible cultural heritage? What are the various measures aimed at protecting and preserving intangible cultural heritage of India?

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. What do you understand by intangible cultural heritage? What are the various measures aimed at protecting and preserving intangible cultural heritage of India?  (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: …

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Enumerating the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage from India, discuss as to why you think it is important to protect intangible heritage of India?

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Enumerating the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage from India, discuss as to why you think it is important to protect intangible heritage of India? (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the …

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