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Write a note on depiction of Buddha in Ancient Indian Art

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2. Write a short note on :

1. Uttaran Festival

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2. Junbeel Mela

50Word

3. Dhollu Kunita
4. Silambattam

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3. Bring Out the differences between Carnatic and Hindustani Music. Examine why

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classical music is not a popular career choice 200W

4. Write a short note on Lalith kala Academy 100Word

5. Examine the role of Sanskrit in the development of Indian literature. Also illustrate

the influence of Persian Language on medieval Literature 200Word

6. Critically examine the depiction of women in Indian Cinema 200Word

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7. Discuss the salient features of Architecture in the Vijayannagara Empire that was built
in the Hampi region of Karnataka 200W

8. Discuss the architectural form and style of Indus valley civilisation 200W
9. Write a short note on Jallikattu . Do you agree with the ban on he sport by the

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supreme court .

10. What do you understand by the term classical language status and why it is being
accorded to a few languages in India ? Explain 200W
11. Write a short note on :

2. Chakri Dance
3. Panthi Nritya
4. Magram Kali

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1. Bharatnatyam

12. Write a note on contribution of Sufi tradition to the culture of India 200w
13. A. Distinguish the characteristics of Hoysala style of temple Atchitectrue
B. What is the significance of Stupa and how did Stupa Architecture develop ?

14. Write a note on contribution of Jainism to literature in Ancient and Medieval India ?
15. Are folk art forms of India declining in popularity and on the verge of extinction ?
Examine. What can be done to revive them ?
16. Write a short note on :
1. Hornbill festival
2. Mahamaham festival

17. The socio religious reform movements of the 19th century did not fundamentally
challenge the caste and gender hierarchies of the Indian Society. Evaluate
18. A. Snake is an important motif in Indian Traditional Paintings
B. What are the main features of the Badami cave paintings
19. Discuss the origins and different forms of puppetry in India
20. A. Write a short note on Kalamkari Paintings
B. Write a short note on Warli paintings

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21. Define Madhubani Art form and how are Madhubani art forms very unique and
conceptual?

22. Drama has undergone a sea of change with the advent of Europeans, especially

British, Comment?
23. What are the four distinctive feature of Indo Islamic architecture in India

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24. Discuss the role of Indian traders and missionaries in the spreading of indian Culture
in China and South Asia?

Ancient Times ?

25. Explain how Unity in Diversity has become the landmark of Indian Culture from the

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