BBA, BA/BA Hons., B.Sc/M.

Sc IT, BA-JMC,
B.Com, BA/BBA LLB, BHM (2018 / 2017)

Semester – 5/7

End Term Examination, (Main) (Dec), 2020

GMT104: Foundations of Indian Culture

Duration: 3.5 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 100

Date: 24-Dec-2020 Weightage: 50%

Instructions to Candidates:

1. The exam is OPEN-BOOK.

2. The maximum marks for each question are shown in brackets
3. You can submit handwritten or typed answers (Word/PDF).
4. Answers can be in Hindi or English
5. Remember to mention the following details in the answer sheet/file
before you upload.
 Name:
 Enrolment Number:
 Module Name:
 Program Name – Stream/Year/ Semester
 Majors/Minors

Please turn over

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 Section A
Attempt any 4 (Each question carries 10 marks)
(10Marks x 4Q = 40Marks)

Write briefly preferably in bullet points

Q1. What are the essential characteristics of Indian culture?

Q2. Give names some Indian festivals and few details of at least two
Q3. What are the triple quartets of Indian social system? Mention their names
and explain each in two lines.
Q4. Gives few details of two of the Indian temple styles
Q5. What are different puppet styles of India? Give few examples
Q6. Mention any three ancient Indian sages who were
scientists/astronomers/physicians and briefly write about their contributions
to Indian Science and Technology.
Q7. What is the speciality of Ajanta Caves? Mention any three examples of
cave paintings.

Section B
Attempt any 3(Each question carries 20 marks)
(20Marks x 3Q = 60Marks)

Q1. Culture is that which unites, do you agree with it or not -substantiate your
viewpoint with examples
Q2. Indian culture is Eternally same and yet ever creative. Explain this
statement
Q3. How according to you can India become the guru of the world?
Q4. Discuss at least five folk arts of India.
Q5. What is the concept of “Arya”? Define the concept and its deviant
meanings.
Q6. Culture is that which unites, do you agree with it or not -substantiate your
viewpoint with examples.

ALL THE BEST..!

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