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ANSWER WRITING FOCUS GROUP 2022

TEST #2

Instructions to Candidates -
➢ There are 7 Questions in this Question paper.
➢ All Questions are Compulsory.
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Q.1) Trace the origin and evolution of Bhakti movement in south India and how it impacted
regional literature. (150 Words)

Q.2) Discuss the role played by Sanskrit in enriching ancient Indian literature and enumerate
reasons for its decline. (150 Words)

Q.3) Indian architectural style reached its zenith during the rule of Vijayanagara empire.
Examine. (150 Words)

Q.4) Discuss how decadence in religious values of Hinduism and impetus provided by various
dynasties helped in the genesis and flourishing of Buddhism and Jainism. Also examine why these
religions failed to take deeper roots in Indian Subcontinent. (150 Words)

Q.5) What were the distinctive features of Vedic Civilization which separate it from Indus valley
Civilization? (250 Words)

Q.6) Cave paintings are mix blend of both secular as well as religious artistic expression. Explain.
(250 Words)

Q.7) Advent of Islam in India brought distinctive architectural elements whose intermixing with
native art form and gave birth to a hybrid style known as Indo-Islamic architecture. Examine.
(250 Words)

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