April 1 topic and previous year’s questions
Indian Culture – Salient aspects of Art Forms from ancient to modern times
Main 2013
Discuss the ‘Tandava’ dance as recorded in early Indian inscriptions
Main 2015
culture related question
The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment.
Main 2016
Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate
Main 2017
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
Main 2018
Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.
Main 2019
Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art.