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Day 2 – Q 5.Examine the trends and status of Indian art cinema.

5. Examine the trends and status of Indian art cinema.  भारतीय कला सिनेमा के रुझानों और स्थिति की जांच करें। Introduction: India has one of the largest cinema industries in Asia. Thousands are employed not only as actors, directors but also as spot boys, extras etc., Movies are produced in . . . Read more

Day 2 – Q 4.What significance does puppetry hold in ancient Hindu philosophy and traditional Indian culture? Discuss.

4. What significance does puppetry hold in ancient Hindu philosophy and traditional Indian culture? Discuss.  प्राचीन हिंदू दर्शन और पारंपरिक भारतीय संस्कृति में कठपुतली का क्या महत्व है? चर्चा करें। Introduction: A puppet is one of the most remarkable and ingenious inventions of the man. Puppetry is a type of . . . Read more

Day 2 – Q 3.As per the ancient treatises, dance is considered to have three aspects: natya, nritya and nritta. With the help of suitable examples, explain the meaning and significance of these aspects?

3. As per the ancient treatises, dance is considered to have three aspects: natya, nritya and nritta. With the help of suitable examples, explain the meaning and significance of these aspects?   प्राचीन ग्रंथों के अनुसार, नृत्य के तीन पहलू माने जाते हैं: नाट्य, नृत्य और नृत्त। उपयुक्त उदाहरणों की सहायता से, इन . . . Read more

Day 2 – Q 2.In India’s traditional theatre forms, songs and the art of singing have an important role to play. Comment.

2. In India’s traditional theatre forms, songs and the art of singing have an important role to play. Comment.  भारत के पारंपरिक रंगमंच रूपों में गीतों और गायन की कला की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है। टिप्पणी करें। Introduction: Theatre is a great form for story-telling in which one or more actors . . . Read more

Day 2 – Q 1. In what ways the tradition of tribal and folk music differ from Indian classical music? Explain.

1. In what ways the tradition of tribal and folk music differ from Indian classical music? Explain.  आदिवासी और लोक संगीत की परंपरा भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत से किस तरह अलग है? स्पष्ट करें। Introduction Indian classical music is the classical music of the Indian subcontinent.  It has two major traditions: the North Indian classical . . . Read more

Day 1 – Q 5.Nataraj, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism, and the summary of the central tenets of this Vedic religion. Comment.

5. Nataraj, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism, and the summary of the central tenets of this Vedic religion. Comment. नटराज, भगवान शिव का नृत्य करता रूप, हिंदू धर्म के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण पहलुओं और इस वैदिक धर्म के केंद्रीय . . . Read more

Day 1 – Q 4.What are some of the most recurring themes of Indian music (both Hindustani and Carnatic schools)? Discuss with the help of suitable examples.

4. What are some of the most recurring themes of Indian music (both Hindustani and Carnatic schools)? Discuss with the help of suitable examples. भारतीय संगीत (हिंदुस्तानी और कर्नाटक दोनों शाखााओं) के सबसे आवर्ती विषयों में से कुछ क्या हैं? उपयुक्त उदाहरणों की सहायता से चर्चा करें। Introduction: Carnatic music . . . Read more

Day 1 – Q 3.The Vesara architecture epitomises the confluence of Nagara and Dravidian schools. Illustrate.

3. The Vesara architecture epitomises the confluence of Nagara and Dravidian schools. Illustrate. वेसरा वास्तुकला नागर और द्रविड़ शाखााओं के संगम का प्रतीक है। उदाहरण देकर स्पष्ट करें। Introduction: The architectural principles of temples in India are described in Shilpa Shastra. Shilpa Shastra mentions three main type of temple architecture . . . Read more

Day 1 – Q 2.What are world heritage sites? How do they get selected? Can you name at least 5 such sites from India? Also discuss their cultural significance.

2. What are world heritage sites? How do they get selected? Can you name at least 5 such sites from India? Also discuss their cultural significance. विश्व धरोहर स्थल क्या हैं? उनका चयन कैसे किया जाता है? क्या आप भारत के कम से कम 5 ऐसे स्थलों का नाम बता . . . Read more

Day 1 – Q 1.Assess the potential of rural tourism in India. What measures and precautions should be taken to promote rural tourism? Discuss.

1. Assess the potential of rural tourism in India. What measures and precautions should be taken to promote rural tourism? Discuss. भारत में ग्रामीण पर्यटन की सम्भावनाओं का आकलन करें। ग्रामीण पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए क्या उपाय और सावधानियां बरतनी चाहिए? चर्चा करें। Introduction: Rural Tourism is any . . . Read more