General Studies Series Concept Through MCQs Indian Art and Culture for UPSC and State PCS (English Medium) (4860)
Contents
01 Indian Architecture, Sculpture and Potteries
Definition
Differences
Art and Architecture
Harappan Sculpture
Mauryan Art and Culture
Post Mauryan Art
Various Mudras Related to Buddha
Gupta Art
Inscription and Edicts
02 Indian Music
History of Indian Music
Anatomy of Indian Music
Classification of Indian Music
Semi-Classification of Hindustani Music
Folk Music
Fusion of Classical and Folk
03 Indian Dances
Aspect of Dance
Indian Classical Dance Forms
Folk Dances of India
04 Indian Paintings
Principles of Paintings
Classification of Indian Painting
Miniature Painting
Mughal Era Miniature Painting
05 Indian Handicraft
Glassware
Ivory Crafting
Silver Jewellery
Clay and Pottery Work
Casting Bronze
Embroidery Craft
Handicraft on Cloth
Leather Footwear
06 Indian Puppetry
Indian Origin
String Puppet
Shadow Puppet
Glore Puppet
Rod Puppet
07 Philosophy of Buddhism and Jainism
Buddhism
Basic about Buddha
Concept and Philosophy under Buddhism
Jainism
Basic about Vardhamana Mahavira
Jaina Teaching and Philosophy
08 UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites in India
Tangible World Heritage Sites in India
World Heritage Convention
World Heritage Fund
Hague Convention
Status
Culture Sites
Natural Heritage Sites
Mixed Heritage Sites
Intangible World Heritage sites in India
Koodiyattam
Ramlila
Miscellaneous
Rammam
Mudiyetlu
Kalbelia
Chhau
Sankiratana
Navroz
Yoga
09 Indian Circus
Evolution of Indian Circus
Decline of Indian Circus
10 Religions In India
Hinduism
Sects Under Hinduism
Prominent Sect under Vaishnavism
Bhakti Movement in South India
Brahmo Movement
Vivekananda
Arya Samaj
Paramahansa Mandali
Islam
Sikhism
Synogogues religious
Brahmanism
Shaktism
Sangam Period
11 Indian Literature
Introduction
Literature in Ancient India
Classical Sanskrit Literature
Other Major Sanskrit Text
Zoroastrian Literature
Sikh Literature
Dravidian Literature
12 Languages in India
Introduction
Classification of Indian Language
Official language of India
Ancient Script of India
Classical Language of India
Current status
National Language
13 Miscellaneous
Awards & Honours
Science and Technology
Law and culture & Martial Art in India
Fairs and Festivals of India
Indian Culture Abroad
Coins in Ancient and Medieval India
School of Philosophy
Cultural Institution