Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains [Day 5]

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Day 5 – Ancient and Medieval History – GS 1

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Word Limit- 220

From now onward we will follow these guidelines for sustainable run of this initiative. 

• For every question we will try our best to review ‘ONE BEST ANSWER and ONE NOT SO GOOD’
• Why ONE BEST- So that for everyone it act as reference for improvement.
• Why ONE NOT SO GOOD– So that others can realize and correct their mistakes

For everyone to get reviews we have zeroed on following scheme of reference:

Marking Scheme

If

7/10

• Best Answer
• Within Word Limit
• Brilliant Structure & writing style along with super content
• This is the answer, others have to look for as a bench mark other than our Synopsis and Review

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• A bit of improvement is required
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• Word Limit Exceeded
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• Needs lot of improvement

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• Very Poor answer/below average
• Structure wise, content wise, writing style wise

Q.1) Critically analyze the contributions of Buddha to the religion and philosophy of India. What were his main principles and how did he manage to have such a large following?

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Q.2) How does Abul Fazl describe the socio-economic and religious life of Medieval India? Are there any inconsistencies in his analysis?

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Q.3) Give an account of the impact of Islam on the Indian Culture in respect of society, religion and fine arts.

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Q.4) “Harsha governed his empire on the same lines as the Guptas did, except that his administration had become more feudal and decentralized.” Narrate the spectacular rise and imminent fall of the rule of Harsha.

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Q.5) Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment. (2013 Mains GS 1)

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