PYQs asked from the Art & Culture Section in UPSC Mains can be coded into 4Cs.
- Characteristics
- Comparison
- Conservation
- Contribution
As a civil servant, you should know the major characteristics of the various stages of Indian History. What are the main features of Vedic Society? How did Medieval Indian Temple Architecture represent social life of those times?
UPSC asks at least one question asking Characteristics each year!
Similarly, UPSC has a deep interest in knowing how you can compare ancient times with Modern times.
For example – How does the urban planning in IVC provide inputs to present-day urbanization? How does Mesolithic rock-cut architecture compare to Modern Paintings?
UPSC wants to know if you can draw parallels or deduce inputs from ancient Indian learnings!
UPSC also wants you to think about conserving heritage & culture. Hence, it asks if safeguarding Indian art is the need of the moment, or about measures taken by the government to preserve historical relics!
Lastly, UPSC wants you to know about contributions made by various dynasties to the Indian ethos. Pala period’s contribution to Buddhism, contribution of Gupta & Chola period to Indian heritage, contribution of Indian Philosophy to Art in India!
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