Day: October 19, 2024

Q. Critically evaluate the theory and practise of land revenue system in ancient India. [UPSC- 2016]  Ans: The land revenue system in ancient India was one of the key pillars of the economy and administration, reflecting the close relationship between the state and agrarian production. The system evolved over time, from the Vedic and post-Vedic […]

Q. Evaluate the status of women in the Gupta period as compared to the pre-Gupta era. [UPSC- 2023] Ans: The Gupta period (circa 320 CE – 550 CE) is often regarded as a golden age in Indian history, marked by significant advancements in culture, arts, literature, science, and political administration. However, the status of women […]

Q. The second urbanization gave rise to the organized corporate activities that reached their zenith during the Gupta period. Discuss. [UPSC- 2017] Ans: The second urbanization in India refers to the period from around 600 BCE to 300 BCE, following the Vedic Age, during which large urban centers emerged in the Gangetic plains. This period, […]