I - WIL MAINS TEST SERIES - 2023

TEST CODE 1 : I - WIL

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 250

Answer the following questions as per the instructions:

1. Give a brief description of the key philosophical contributions of Sri Ramanujacharya to
the Bhakti movement. How did it shape the cultural and spiritual landscape of his time?
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
2. Briefly describe the evolution and distinctive features of the Deccan School of Paintings
that differentiate it from the Mughal style of painting. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
3. How do folk art forms serve as a tangible embodiment of a community's history, customs,
and way of life? Explain using examples. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
4. Lord Ripon was the greatest and the most beloved Viceroy whom India has known.
Critically evaluate. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
5. “Agitation is incomplete without the strength of women”. Discuss in the context of the
Indian national movement. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
6. The battle of Plassey forever changed the course of Indian history. Elucidate.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
7. Decolonization was often affected by superpower competition and had a definite impact on
the evolution of that competition. Discuss (10 Marks, 150 Words)
8. How did the American Civil War impact the Emancipation Proclamation? Briefly write its
significance in the context of American history. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
9. Discuss the enduring influence and lessons that can be derived from the urban planning
and cultural aspects of the Indus Valley Civilization for present-day cities.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
10. Although the process of integration of princely states into India was successful for the vast
majority of princely states, it was not as successful for a few. Give reasons.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
11. How can Buddha’s Dhamma guide in addressing contemporary challenges like
technological advancements, consumerism, a devastated planet, and rapid disenchantment
of societies? (15 Marks, 150 Words)
12. Does the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR)
Amendment Bill, contravene the fundamental principles of the AMASR Act? What
complexities are associated with this contentious legislation? Discuss.
(15 Marks, 150 Words)

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13. How did Pallava shape the foundations of medieval South Indian architecture? Discuss.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
14. “In time Vijayanagar became the greatest empire of southern India”. Bring out its
contributions to Indian art and culture. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
15. To what extent did the British desire to establish institutions and systems favourable to
their economic interests shape their policies in India? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
16. Gandhi remarked “A post-dated cheque on a crashing bank”. What was Gandhi addressing
and why? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
17. Elaborate on the characteristics of the Khilafat movement and explain how it played a part
in shaping the Non-cooperation movement. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
18. The Socio-religious reform movements had a broad focus beyond religion and aimed to
improve society as a whole. Analyse. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
19. Account for the concurrent emergence of nationalism and communalism during the pre-
independence period and its impact on the social fabric of post-independent India?
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
20. But for the mishandling by the governments, the Khalistan movement could have died a
natural death. Comment. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

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