VAJIRAM & RAVI

MAINS SUPPORT PROGRAM 2023

GENERAL STUDIES
Subjective Assessment
Test - 11 (Art and Culture)

Time allowed: 90 minutes Maximum Marks: 125

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Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are TEN questions printed in ENGLISH. All the questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question/ part is indicated against it. Word limit in questions, wherever
specified, should be adhered to. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer
Booklet must be clearly struck off.

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Q1 /10 Q6 /15

Q2 /10 Q7 /15

Q3 /10 Q8 /15

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Q5 /10 Q10 /15

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(Answer questions in NOT MORE than the word limit specified for each in
the parenthesis. Content of the answer is more important than its length.)

1. “The Mauryan Art was noted for its massive simplicity, extra ordinary precision and
accuracy and spirited realism.” Illustrate. (10 marks, 150 words)

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2. Trace the evolution of rock cut architecture in Ancient India with suitable examples.
(10 marks, 150 words)

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3. Discuss how Chola architecture significantly provided a watermark in the evolution

of temple architecture in India. (10 marks, 150 words)

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4. Shakas-Kushanas added new ingredients to India Culture and enriched it immensely.

Elucidate. (10 marks, 150 words)

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5. Nalanda was more than just a premier monastic-cum-scholastic establishment of

ancient and early medieval India. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

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6. How numismatic study of Gupta period deccodes the trends in economy, polity,
religion, and arts of that time? (15 marks, 250 words)

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7. Evaluate the contributions of Pallavas in the history of development of architecture

in South India. (15 marks, 250 words)

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8. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. Explain
how it is different from the Mathura art. (15 marks, 250 words)

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9. Explain how the emergence of Jainism and Buddhism had a significant role in
the development of architecture in ancient and medieval India. Substantiate with
suitable examples. (15 marks, 250 words)

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10. Throw light upon the politico-social-economic status of women with the help of
ancient literature. (15 marks, 250 words)

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