Day: August 24, 2024

Q.1 The urban character of the Harappan Civilization was a result of neither of any outside influence nor a sudden act but a gradual evolution of regional socio-economic factors. Comment. [15 Marks] Q.2 Explain why the majority of the known Harappan settlements are located in the semi-arid areas with saline groundwater. [15 Marks] Q.3 “Art […]

Q.1 The urban character of the Harappan Civilization was a result of neither of any outside influence nor a sudden act but a gradual evolution of regional socio-economic factors. Comment. [15 Marks] Ans: The grand old civilization near the Indus Valley and beyond roughly lasted from 3200 B.C. to 1900 B.C. The most iconic aspect […]

Q. Account the merits and demerits of regulating and controlling system of the Maurya administration. मौर्य प्रशासन की विनियमन एवं नियंत्रण पद्धति के गुणों तथा दोषों का परिगणन कीजिए। [BPSC- 2001] Ans: The Maurya Empire (circa 322–185 BCE), founded by Chandragupta Maurya and reaching its zenith under Ashoka, was one of the most significant empires […]

Q.1 What were various factors which played important role in the process of urbanisation after the Later-Vedic period. [20 Marks] Q.2 Discuss various sources showing the presence of the Indian Republics (ganas) in the sixth-fifth centuries B.C.  and factors responsible for their rise and decline. [15 Marks] Q.3 Ashoka’s Dhamma was propagated not just for […]

Q.1 What were various factors which played important role in the process of urbanisation after the Later-Vedic period. [20 Marks] Ans: There began the second urbanization in India in 6th century BC. The Harappan towns finally disappeared in about 1500 B.C. After that for about 1,000 years we do not find any towns in India. […]

Q. Ashoka’s Dhamma was propagated not just for moral upliftment and social harmony but also for the extension of the state’s authority. Analyze the statement. [UPSC-2022] Ans: The statement highlights the dual objectives behind Ashoka’s adoption and promotion of Dhamma. While Dhamma is often perceived primarily as a moral and ethical code aimed at fostering […]