Day 76

4. What information of about the contemporary society is provided by Ajanta Paintings? Introduction Ajanta Paintings are located in Ajanta caves (UNESCO World Heritage site) which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These paintings are described as among the finest surviving . . . Read more

3. Why was the ‘Day of Deliverance’ celebrated by Jinnah, B R Ambedkar and E V Ramasami Naicker? Introduction The Muslim League observed ‘Day of Deliverance’ on 22 December 1939 when the Congress Party members who were part of the Central and provincial governments resigned in mass protesting the Viceroy’s . . . Read more

2. Soil salinisation has become a major problem in the fertile lands of India. How is soil salinistion a problem? What anthropogenic factors have led to salinity of soil? How can saline soil be cured for agriculture? Introduction: Salinity is the presence of salts (such as sodium chloride, magnesium and . . . Read more

1. What were the similarities and dissimilarities between the approach of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar towards the upliftment of the so called lower castes? Introduction: Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar were two great socio-political reformers of their times who not only help in India’s freedom struggle but . . . Read more