Q.1. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words) – UPSC Mains GS Paper 1, 2017 Answer : The Gupta period is…
UPSC Mains 2017 General Studies 1 Question Paper Q1. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words) Q2. Clarify how mid-eighteenth century…
UPSC Mains 2018 General Studies 1 Question Paper Q.1. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. Q.2. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history…
UPSC Mains 2019 General Studies 1 Question Paper Q1. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in Gandhara art. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Q2. The 1857 Uprising was the culmination of the recurrent big and small local rebellions that…
UPSC Mains 2020 General Studies 1 Question Paper The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks) Pala period is the most significant phase in…
The General Studies Paper I of the UPSC Mains is being conducted in the first half of 8th January 2022. The Civil Services (Main) Examination comprises of nine papers and is held over the course of five daysThe following topics…