Sambhav-2023

Day 42
Question 1: Examine the role that the Pala Dynasty played in the flourishing of Buddhism in early medieval India. (150 Words)

Question 2: It is assumed that Rajputs used war ground to showcase their powers. What were the organisation of Rajput Society? Discuss why Rajputs lost their political powers to the Afghan and Turkish invaders?

Day 41

Question 1. Age of Guptas depicted as the golden age in Ancient Indian History. Discuss. Also, highlight the reasons that were responsible for the decline of Gupta Empire. (250 words)

Question 2. Outline the Harsha’s contribution to Buddhism. Describe the social and economic conditions during the reign of Harsha. (150 words)

Day 40

Question 1. What is meant by Sangam literature? Describe the social, economic and political conditions that this literature depicts. (250 Words)

Question 2. What is meant by 'megalithic phase' in the history of southern India? Discuss the state formation and rise of civilization during this phase.

Day 39

Question 1: Discuss the impact of central Asian contacts on India’s political system, society, and science and technology. (250 Words)

Question 2: Describe the system of administration, art and architecture and social organization under the Satavahanas. (150 Words)

Day 38

Question 1. Mauryan empire was one of the greatest empires of ancient India. Assess the significance of the Mauryan Empire in the history of India and discuss the causes of its decline. (250 words)

Question 2. It is said that the post-Mauryan age was a Dark Age. Critically analyse the statement regarding the development of the post-Mauryan age.

Day 37

Question 1: Discuss the Indo-Iranian relation followed by the Iranian invasion in the first half of the 6^th century B.C. (150 Words)

Question 2: The records of Alexander's campaign enable us to build historical chronology in India and historical facts. Discuss an account of Alexander's invasion of India. What were its effects? (150 Words)

Day 36

Question 1: Discuss the reasons for the rise of Magadha as an empire. (150 Words)

Question 2: The advent of Buddhism and Jainism in the 6^th century B.C. was the first religious movement in ancient India. Discuss the factors which led to the decline of Buddhism. (250 Words)

Day 35

Question 1: Indus Valley Civilization (Harrapan Civilization) was the first civilization in India. Discuss the factors which make IVC an urbanized society of India. (250 Words)

Question 2: Discuss the socio-political organization in Vedic period in ancient India. (150 Words)

Day 34

Question 1: What do you understand by stone age? Discuss important phases of it. What modern human can learn from the stone age people? (150 Words)

Question 2: What is the chalcolithic culture/settlement. Discuss the limitation of the chalcolithic culture. (150 Words)

Day 33

Question 1. Contacts between India and other cultures have led to the spread of Indian religions throughout the world, resulting in the extensive influence of Indian thought and practice on the world. Discuss (250 Words)

Question 2. Discuss the contribution of Arabic and Chinese travellers in tracing the ancient history of India. (150 Words)

Day 32

Question 1. Discuss the development of coins in India with particular emphasis on Satavahana and Mughal Coins. (250 words).

Question 2. The conservation of cultural heritage needs to be done by adopting best practices across the globe. How can technology be used to preserve cultural heritage? Discuss. (150 Words)

Day 31

Question 1. Culture is a source of identity, innovation, and creativity. Discuss how it is crucial for economic development and a vehicle for social cohesion and stability. (250 Words)

Question 2. Discuss the major challenges facing India's heritage sites. Also, suggest how climate action can be linked with heritage conservation. (250 Words)

Day 30

Question 1. Discuss the ways of celebration of the New year in various region of India also mention their significance. (250 words) 

Question 2. Discuss the prominent religious festivals celebrated in India and also mention their significance. (250 words)

Day 29

Question 1: Discuss the two famous martial art of India developed in ancient times. (150 Words)

Question 2: Discuss the development of science and technology in the Gupta Age. (150 Words)

Day 28

Question 1: What is the orthodox school of Philosophy? Discuss the Vedanta school of Philosophy. (250 Words)

Question 2: What is the heterodox school of Philosophy? Discuss the Charvaka or Lokayata school of Philosophy. (250 Words)

Day 27

Question 1: Ancient India not only contributed to religious literature but also scientific literature. Discuss. (250 Words)

Question 2: Discuss the basic teaching and philosophy of the Jainism and Buddhism. (250 Words)

Day 26

Question 1. What do you understand by Intangible Cultural Heritage. Mention why Durga Puja has recently been included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? (250 words).

Question 2. What are the constitutional, legal, institutional measures for the protection of the Intangible and tangible Cultural Heritage of India?

Day 25

Question 1. Discuss any two famous ritual theatres and also discuss the reasons behind the decline in the popularity of conventional theatres in India.

Question 2. Discuss the various types of puppetries with examples and discuss their significance. (150 Words)

Day 24

Question 1. Compare and contrast the Hindustani and Carnatic Styles of Music. (150 Words)

Question 2. Discuss the main characteristic features of the Mohiniyattam style of dance. (150 Words)

Day 23

Question 1. Handicraft is one of the largest employment generators after agriculture, but it has its own challenges. Discuss. (250 Words)

Question 2. The inclusion of tangible heritage sites of India in UNESCO’S List of Tangible World Heritage Sites (WHS) has helped it in maintaining its intact status along with other benefits. Discuss. (150 Words)