TLP Mains 2015
Think
Q-1. ‘The Indus Civilization had an abrupt end’. Discuss the statement and explain how the Indus Civilization could influence Indian culture in its later history. 30M
Q-2. Discuss the economy and the trade contacts of Indus valley civilization. 20M
Q-3. Discuss the extent, settlement patterns and subsistence economy of the megalithic cultures. 15M
Q-4. In the absence of a written script chalcolithic pottery gives us fascinating insight into the culture and life styles of the people of those times. 15M
Q-5. Discuss the water management and its conservation planning Harappan (Indus-saraswati) cities. 10M
Note– Also important for GS, because of the ongoing Saraswati controversy and last month Irfan Habib interview analyzing its connection with Harappan civilization
Map: 10M
- Daojali Hading
- Bhimbetka
- Chirand
- Nagarjunkonda
- Chaligai