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Discuss post-mauryan trends in Stupa Making in India. How it was different from Mauryan time.
The Post Mauryan era witnessed significant developments in art and architecture. Though several kingdoms rose on the ruins of the Mauryan Empire, these regional kingdoms took multiple steps to advance the country's rich heritage. In India, we can witness specimens of prominent sculptures during thisRead more
The Post Mauryan era witnessed significant developments in art and architecture. Though several kingdoms rose on the ruins of the Mauryan Empire, these regional kingdoms took multiple steps to advance the country’s rich heritage. In India, we can witness specimens of prominent sculptures during this period, like the stupa at Bharhut, Sanchi, and sculptures at Vidisha, Udayagiri, and Khandagiri caves in Odisha, among others.The sculptures from Bharhut are comparable in height to the Mauryan-era representations of Yaksha and Yakhshini.
- anchi Stupa-1, Mathura, and Vengi in Andhra Pradesh are examples of the stylistic development of art at this time (Guntur District).
- There are two circumambulatory paths, upper and lower, around the stupa at Sanchi.
- The torans at the Stupa are elegantly designed.
- Many incidents from the Buddha’s life and the Jataka stories are shown in these torans.
- The Kushinara siege, the Buddha’s visit to Kapilavastu, and Ashoka’s visit to the Ramgrama Stupa are among the noteworthy sculptures in this location.
See lessExamine what historical forces shaped the vision of the Indian Constitution.
(i) Following are some historical forces which shaped the vision of the Constitution. Certain basic values were accepted by all national leaders as a result of the Nehru Report and the Fundamental Rights Resolution passed the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress. (ii) Universal Adult FranRead more
(i) Following are some historical forces which shaped the vision of the Constitution. Certain basic values were accepted by all national leaders as a result of the Nehru Report and the Fundamental Rights Resolution passed the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress.
See less(ii) Universal Adult Franchise, Right to Freedom and Equality and Protection of minority rights were these basic values.
(iii) After the results of 1937 elections, the Congress and other political parties were able to form the governments in the provinces.
(iv) This experience with legislative and political institutions helped in developing an agreement over institutional design.
(v) Many colonial laws were also the sources of the Indian Constitution. Government of India Act, 1935 was a major one.
Explain the formation of deserts and provide an overview of the different types found worldwide, highlighting their distinct characteristics. (200 Words)
Desert area is covered by one third area of the earth desert area in India Rajasthan is known to be the area having the most desert regions there area .There are various types of deserts in the world desert area is known to have less vegetation and sand dunes as well as heat waves . A desert is fRead more
Desert area is covered by one third area of the earth desert area in India Rajasthan is known to be the area having the most desert regions there area .There are various types of deserts in the world desert area is known to have less vegetation and sand dunes as well as heat waves . A desert is formed through a long process by erosion ,weathering of rocks and desertification .Like Sahara was once a great vegetation land but through these climatic changes it now formed in to a desert now. Types of desert like tropical , coastal, polar deserts .
Tropical desert :
This falls in the equator region wherein we ca see hot waves and herein the air descends and warms up again. This usually happens near the tropic of cancer and gives rise to subtropical deserts like the Sahara, Kalahari.
Polar deserts : Found in the poles region of earth in the Artic and Antartic regions of the world having arid deserts having less rainfall .
See lessWhat do you understand by rule of law? Explain how this idea is reflected in the Constitution of India.
The rule of law basically means that everyone is subject to law including the government of any country and India to be precise . It is one of the fundamental principle of constitution of India . The emphasizes on the factors like equality before law wherein everyone including the government and tRead more
The rule of law basically means that everyone is subject to law including the government of any country and India to be precise . It is one of the fundamental principle of constitution of India . The emphasizes on the factors like equality before law wherein everyone including the government and the law makers should be equal in before law , protection of individual rights wherein every individual should be equally treated before the law . Accountability of the government and the private sectors before law . The constitution of India has documented certain articles upholding the RULE OF LAW they are Article 13 and 14 which defines the doctrine pf law and guarantees of equality before law and equal protection of law . The preamble of constitution of India is also upholds it .
See lessDIRECT TAX & INIRECT TAX
Direct tax is a tax which is submitted by any individual or organization directly to the government as it is imposed to them based on their net worth . On the other hand Indirect tax refers to those tax are liable to pay an can be shifted to others , these are administered and governed by the CentraRead more
Direct tax is a tax which is submitted by any individual or organization directly to the government as it is imposed to them based on their net worth . On the other hand Indirect tax refers to those tax are liable to pay an can be shifted to others , these are administered and governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs . Example are sales tax , customs duty etc . Direct tax governed by Central Board of Direct Taxes .
See lessExamine what historical forces shaped the vision of the Indian Constitution.
The Indian constitution is a borrowed constitution from the various countries of the world we have taken certain features and made the living document of our country that is our constitution and the father of our constitution being Dr B. R. Ambedkar. There were various historical forces in an out ofRead more
The Indian constitution is a borrowed constitution from the various countries of the world we have taken certain features and made the living document of our country that is our constitution and the father of our constitution being Dr B. R. Ambedkar. There were various historical forces in an out of the country that shape the vision of our constitution.
1. The Indian independence struggle can be noted as one of the most great and important event in the history of India that influence us to fight for our independence and fame a constitution which will be based and frames on the principles like equality, sovereignty, democracy, republic, justice and many such principles.
2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is known to be one of the founding an important leaders of the Indian independence struggle he is thought his vision of non violence Satyagraha had been one of the greatest historical force to be witnessed in the Indian constitution.
3. The most important factor was the partition of the country which played a major role in making the constitution the increase central powers in the constitution where do to this event secularism was adopted in terms of a religious harmony keeping in the country after the partition of India which lead to various wars between India and its neighbouring countries.
4. The event of the Russian revolution influence the national struggle and does late the principles of the constitution of India the social and the economic justice was made a part of the constitution because of this Russian revolution.
See lessWhat are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)?
Since independence we could see that the scheduled tribes had faced a lot of difficulties in terms of everything like that of social, political. economic and many more the constitution of India did do some measures to protect these SC by granting them some provitions but apart from that there wereRead more
Since independence we could see that the scheduled tribes had faced a lot of difficulties in terms of everything like that of social, political. economic and many more the constitution of India did do some measures to protect these SC by granting them some provitions but apart from that there were some steps taken by the state for protecting the state ,
- The STs face peculiar atrocities like accusation of witchcraft, disrobing of women and sexual harassment, defiling their sacred places and forest deities, imposing social or economic boycott, abusing them through words, acts or gesture, etc.
- The Act seeks to prevent the commission of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
- All offenses under the Act are cognizable and there is no provision of anticipatory bail.
- The ST population lives a life that is heavily dependent on forests for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other sociocultural needs. Their displacement from forests disturbs all aspects of their life, yet they were discriminated against in matters of rehabilitation and compensation.
- FRA recognises the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities to forest resources.
See lessWhat is a biome? Describe the major biomes of the world along with their key characteristics. (Answer in 200 words)
Biome is basically also known as an ecosystem wherein it comprises every species of the world inhabiting like that of animals, plants, insects as well as human beings , insects and birds living in a certain type of climate . Biome is where we see different diversity living under different climatic cRead more
Biome is basically also known as an ecosystem wherein it comprises every species of the world inhabiting like that of animals, plants, insects as well as human beings , insects and birds living in a certain type of climate . Biome is where we see different diversity living under different climatic conditions and adapting themselves into it .
THE VARIOUS MAJOR BIOMES ARE :
- TROPICAL RAINFORST – Huge diversity with warm temperature along with the forests with a canopy and having high precipitation . Found on Amazon basin .Congo etc .
- DESERT – Having very less precipitation , extreme high temperature , heat waves with sparse vegetation . Found in the areas like Sahara .
- Savana – Having scattered rainfall having diverse habitates found in the areas like Australia , South America etc .
- Tundra – Having low temperature and short summer having woodland found areas like Antartic region .
- Meditarriane – Hot dry summer with with wet winters found in California and North Cape etc .
See lessProvide a concise overview of the role of social reformers in eliminating prevalent social vices in 19th century India. (200 words)
THE SOCIAL REFORMERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY PLAYED KEY ROLE IN DOING THE SOCIAL REFORM IN THAT ERA HAVING ITS RELEVANCE IN TODAYS ERA AS WELL : The social reformers led to the demolition of various practices like that of the child marriage, female fotiecide , sati deva pratha , caste discrimination andRead more
THE SOCIAL REFORMERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY PLAYED KEY ROLE IN DOING THE SOCIAL REFORM IN THAT ERA HAVING ITS RELEVANCE IN TODAYS ERA AS WELL :
The social reformers led to the demolition of various practices like that of the child marriage, female fotiecide , sati deva pratha , caste discrimination and many more such . As that time was colonised by the Britishers so the whole of the society was influenced by the western culture and the reformers did their best to restore the traditional roots and uproot the inhuman practices prevelant in that time.
Like that of RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY was known to be the Indian renaissance and had fought for the women’s rights and protecting them. ISWAR CHANDRA VIDYASAGR is known to abolish the sati deva pratha in the year 1829 also advocated for the start of the widow remarriage system . Jyotiba phule, Dr B.R. Ambedkar fought for caste discrimination and education for every section of the population . Establishment of the Arya Samaj by the great DAYANAND SARASWATI .
SO, these reforms by the social reformers led to the creation of social upliftment of the society and granting rights to the women folk as well as the marginalized section of the society.
See lessThe existence of a modern and urban civilization is reflected in the ancient Harappan architecture. Discuss with examples.
The Harappan Civilization also known as the Indus Valley civilization is known to be a great civilization reflecting the modern as well urban civilization : THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM : Herein each household had a horizontal and vertical drainage system connecting it to the main road drain system There weRead more
The Harappan Civilization also known as the Indus Valley civilization is known to be a great civilization reflecting the modern as well urban civilization :
THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM : Herein each household had a horizontal and vertical drainage system connecting it to the main road drain system There were underground drains shieled the stone slabs for the streets maintaing the sanitataion in the city of Harappa .
GREAT BATH : This structure was there in the Harappan city which was having a 180 feet structure wherein water could be filled up and empted up, similar to the modern day swimming pools . It was overall a structured system built for the people of Harappa .
CITADEL : The larger cities in Harappa were divided up into CITADEL having a elevated structure. The eastern part of the town was meant for the residential area .
Overall the whole city, culture , trade was very modern and urbanized in character at Harappa .
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