Q.1) Write a short note on mudras and postures as depicted in India’s bronze sculptures. (15 marks) Q.2) Give an account of the new features that got added to Indian architecture and emergence of the Indo-Islamic architecture. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the features of the Chola period Nataraja bronze sculpture. (10 marks)
Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts. Emotional quotient Introvert Conscientiousness emotional literacy Social intelligence Q.2) “We plant seeds that will flower
Q.1) Discuss the major characteristics of ‘CBD’. (10 marks) Q.2) Critically analyse the concept of primate city. And discuss its applicability to Indian cities. (20 marks) Q.3) The theory of Rank size rule is found to be an exception rather than a rule. Discuss in the context of third world countries. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine
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Q.1) Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) Give an account of mural traditions of South India. (15 marks) Q.3) Write a short note on Kailashnath temple at Ellora. (15 marks)
Q.1) Differentiate between Mathura and Gandhara schools of art. (10 marks) Q.2) How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? Q.3) Discuss the characteristics of the cave architecture of western India. (20 marks)
Q.1) Explain the concept of social capital in relation to India. (10 marks) Q.2) Examine the patterns of rural settlements in the western India and North-eastern India. (15 marks) Q.3) Discuss the major environmental issues in the rural India at different geographic locales with examples. (20 marks) Q.4) Examine the India’s performance related to food
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Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts. Anger Guilt Discouragement Fear and anxiety Apathy Q.2) “Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make
Q.1) To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present-day urbanization? Discuss. (10 marks) Q.2) Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a tine aesthetic sense comparable to modem painting. Critically evaluate this comment. (15
Q.1) Define the following terminologies/concepts/ethical words/principles in your own words. And write an example picking a story from your life or from the life of great leaders/thinkers or a hypothetical story in about 50-70 words for each of the concepts. Gratitude Hope Altruism Pride Amusement Q.2) Elucidate with examples how the attitude backed by positive
Q.1) Explain the relationship between net reproductive rate (NRR) and true replacement level of population. (10 marks) Q.2) What do you mean by ‘climate migrants’? Suggest appropriate policies and programmes for their resettlement. (15 marks) Q.3) Assess the challenges for countries with the largest shares of aged populations. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the population theories.
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