Art & Culture Mains (GS I) Previous Year Questions

Art in the stone age Mesolithic rock-cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modem painting. Critically evaluate this comment. 2015 The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. 2020 … Read more

Previous Year Essay Topics (1993-2020)

Science-Technology Science and Religion Spirituality and scientific temper. -2003 Science and Mysticism: Are they compatible? -2012 Science and Education Modern technological education and human values. -2002 Value-based science and education. -1999 The march of science and the erosion of human values. -2001 Computer and internet Technology as the silent factor in international relations -2020 Rise … Read more

Blockchain Technology

A blockchain is a type of database. Blockchain technology is most simply defined as a decentralized, distributed ledger that records the provenance of a digital asset. Advantages Accuracy of the Chain – Transactions on the blockchain network are approved by a network of thousands of computers. This removes almost all human involvement in the verification … Read more

World War I

World War One started in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. It is also known as the Great War. Factors responsible  The primary cause of World War 1 was the death of Archduke Franz of Austria. Due to this murder, Austria-Hungary declared battle on Serbia. Russia entered this fight due to … Read more

Commercialization of agriculture under British Rule

The replacement of food crops by the cash crops is called commercialization of agriculture. The commercialization of agriculture is carried out by keeping the market needs in mind because the production is not carried for self consumption. Factors and forces The commercialization of agriculture was the result of the establishment of British rule in India. … Read more

Mughal Paintings

Mughal paintings emerged from Persian miniature painting and developed in the court of the Mughal Empire of the 16th to 18th centuries. Painting sought whole-hearted encouragement during the Mughal period.  Contribution of Mughals in the field of painting Both Babar and Humayun were art-loving. Two artists had accompanied Humayun from Iran. But Humayun expired before … Read more

Rammohan Roy

Rammohun’s mind was set at a synthesis of the best in the East and the West in the Indian setting.  Rammohan’s Role in Modernization of India Social reform His great objective was to get better treatment for women in society.  The efforts he made for the abolition of the barbarous and inhuman custom of sati … Read more

Jain architecture

Jain architecture is an offshoot of Hindu and Buddhist styles. In the initial years, many Jain temples were made adjoining the Buddhist temples following the Buddhist rock-cut style. Initially these temples were mainly carved out of rock faces and the use of bricks was almost negligible. However, in later years Jains started building temple-cities on … Read more