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The art and culture questions in UPSC Mains are included in General Studies Paper 1. This section mainly focuses on Literature, Indian Art Forms, and Architecture. In this article, we will provide you with UPSC Mains Art and Culture UPSC Previous Year Questions. The number of questions may vary each year, so it's essential to refer to the given Art and Culture UPSC Mains Questions for better preparation. Candidates can refer to these questions to understand the question patterns and difficulty levels for the IAS exam.

The General Studies Paper 1 of the Mains Exam covers a wide syllabus, including Indian History and Culture. Aspirants aiming for the IAS Exam should thoroughly study and practice Art and Culture UPSC Mains Questions to excel in this section.

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Year-wise Art and Culture UPSC Mains questions have been provided in the table below:

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Art And Culture Previous Year Questions UPSC Mains

Art and Culture UPSC previous year questions Mains - 2022

1. How will you explain that medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? 

2. Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art, and architecture.

UPSC Art and Culture Questions Mains - 2021

1. Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Movement and its contribution to Indian culture.

UPSC Mains art and Culture Questions - 2020

1. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.

2. The Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. 

3. Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. 

4. Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment.

Art and Culture UPSC previous year questions Mains - 2019

1. Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in Gandhara art.

UPSC Art and Culture Mains Questions - 2018

1. Safeguarding the Indian Art Heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. 

2. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab Travelers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

3. The Bhakti literature received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

UPSC Art and Culture Questions Mains - 2017

1. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? 

2. Examine how the decline of the traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.

UPSC Art and Culture Mains Questions - 2016

1. Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.

2. Krishnadeva Raya, the King of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.

Art and Culture questions UPSC Mains - 2015

1. The ancient civilization in the Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. 

2. Mesolithic rock-cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also has a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.

UPSC Mains art and Culture Questions - 2014

1. To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to present-day urbanization? Discuss.

2. Gandhara’s sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.

3. Taxila university was one of the oldest universities in the world which was associated with a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered a university in the modern sense. Discuss.

4. Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.

Art and Culture questions UPSC Mains - 2013

1. 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.

2. Discuss the Tandava dance as recorded in the early Indian inscriptions.

3. Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of temple architecture. Discuss.

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The Art and Culture section in UPSC Mains focuses on Literature, Indian Art Forms, and Architecture.

Reviewing previous year questions helps candidates understand the question patterns and difficulty levels, which aids better preparation.

Candidates can download the Testbook App or use the links given in the article to get details on books and other study materials.

Candidates should study various art forms like painting, sculpture, dance, music, and architecture in different periods of Indian history.

Studying monuments and sites provides insights into their historical, religious, and cultural significance, and understanding their architectural styles.

Candidates should gain knowledge about major religions in India like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, etc.
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