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JPSC HISTORY(GS Paper-III): Cultural Achievements of the Pallavas

Cultural Achievements of the Pallavas After decline of Satavahanas there arose a number of kingdoms. The Pallavas were one of them. They were feudatories of Satavahanas who came into power after the downfall of their overlords.They dominated the south India between 6th to 8th century CE. Their contribution lies in both political and cultural arena …

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JPSC HISTORY(GS Paper-III): The Arab Invasion of India

The Arab Invasion of India The Arabs had been the carriers of Indian trade to Europe for centuries. After conversion to Islam, they cast their eyes on the fabulous wealth of India as well as they were eager to propagate their new religion in India. However, the opportunity to invade Sind came to the Arabians …

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Q. Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. [UPSC-2020]

Q. Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. [UPSC-2020] Ans: Indian philosophy and traditions under both astika (orthodox) and nastika (heterodox) schools has its influenced on the various monuments and its arts forms in India. The prominent Indian philosophies and traditions are …

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Expected topics (UPSC Mains 2021) for Art and Culture

Art forms and architecture (ancient) Art of IVC: Stone statue, Bronze casting, terracotta, seals, pottery ornaments. Mauryan arts: Pillar, Stupa, caves, sculpture, Terracotta. Pillar and Stupa→ high chance. Rock cut caves– Not only Mauryan period but throughout the ancient period. It started during Mauryan period and culminated during Rashtrakutas. Rock cut architecture favorite of UPSC. …

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JPSC-GS-Paper-III: The Indus Valley Civilization- Origin

Indus Valley Civilisation: Origin The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300 BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE). Inhabitants of the Indus river valley civilization developed new techniques in handicraft (carnelian products, seal carving) and metallurgy (copper, bronze, lead, and tin). The Indus cities are noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, …

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Jharkhand PCS: GENERAL SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Syllabus (Paper-VI)

PAPER- VI GENERAL SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Total Marks : 200 Time : 3 hours The question paper of General Science. Environment & Technology Development shall have six sections. Section – I.shall have 20 objective type of questions, each of 2 marks (20 x 2 x 40 marks). Questions for this section will be …

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Jharkhand PCS: INDIAN ECONOMY, GLOBALIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Syllabus (Paper-V)

Paper-V INDIAN ECONOMY, GLOBALIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Total Marks : 200 Time : 3 hours The question paper on Indian Economy, Globalization and Sustainable Development shall consist of five sections. Section 1 shall be compulsory. This section shall contain twenty objective questions each of two marks (201,2=40 marks). The twenty objective questions of this section …

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Jharkhand PCS: INDIAN CONSTITUTION & POLITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOOD GOVERNANCE Syllabus (Paper-IV)

Paper-IV INDIAN CONSTITUTION & POLITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & GOOD GOVERNANCE Total Marks : 200 Time : 3 hours The question-paper of the Indian Constitution, Polity and Public Administration shall consist of two distinct sections i.e. one on Indian Constitution and Polity, and the other one on Public Administration & Good Governance, each of 100 marks. …

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