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Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
What are the main features of the Kishangarh painting style? What influence did it have on miniature painting? (250 words)
24-04-2025I. Main Features: Depiction of Divine Beauty: Elongated eyes with side glances, crescent-shaped eyebrows, slender waist, and long neck &m...Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
Discuss the historical development of Carnatic music and the role of the musical trinity. (250 words)
24-04-2025 I. Historical Development: Roots of music can be traced to the Vedic period in the form of Samagana (chanting of the Samaveda). Sang...Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
Analyze the depiction of Radha-Krishna in the Kishangarh painting style. Why is this depiction considered more romantic than religious? (250 words)
24-04-2025I. Traditional Theme of Love and Devotion: In Kishangarh style, the divine plays of Radha and Krishna are painted in the tradition of the Bhakti move...Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
What are the key features of the Nagara architectural style? Analyze with various sub-styles. (250 words)
24-04-2025I. Key Features: Straight Vertical Height of the Shikhara: The upward elevation is achieved without tiered divisions. Garbhag...
Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
Describe the characteristics of Carnatic music and compare it with Hindustani music. (250 words)
24-04-2025 I. Key Characteristics of Carnatic Music: Stability and Adherence to Tradition: Compositions are pre-determined and not sub...
Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
What were the main features of temple architecture during the Chola period? Analyze. (250 words)
22-04-2025I. Key Features: Peak of Dravidian Style: Presence of tall Vimanas (temple towers). Main components of temples included the Garbhagr...
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How can Chola architecture be seen as a dual expression of imperial power and religious devotion? (250 words)
22-04-2025 I. Expression of Royal Authority: Temples as Administrative Centers Used for governance and public administration. ...
Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
What are the key features of rock-cut temples, and how can they be seen as a mirror of India's cultural unity and diversity? (250 words, 15 marks)
21-04-2025I. Key Features: Temples carved from a single rock – a pinnacle of architectural technique. Religious diversity – constru...
Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
Discuss the origin and development of rock-cut temple architecture in India. (250 words, 15 marks)
21-04-2025I. Origin and Early Stages: The origin of rock-cut architecture in India is believed to date back to the Mauryan period. The Barabar Caves (3rd BCE) ...
Mains Answer WritingArt & Culture
Discuss the Origin, Development, and Key Features of Rock-Cut Temple Architecture in India (250 words, 15 marks)
21-04-2025I. Origin and Historical Background: The origin of rock-cut architecture can be traced back to Buddhist viharas and chaityagrihas (Ajanta,...Copyright 2022 power by Ojaank Ias
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