Here in this post we will be discussing about the syllabus and sources for preparation of Indian culture.
Let us see the list of topics to be covered under Indian Culture.
1. Museums and Antiquities
2. Important Monuments
3. Libraries and manuscripts
4. Archives
5. Literature and Folklore
6. Cultural festivals
7. Music
8. Dance
9. Drama
10. Indian Architecture
11. Indian Sculpture
12. Indian Painting
13. Important sites in India of International recognition
14. Important offices and bodies functioning under Ministry of culture
15. Important schemes and missions started under Ministry of culture
16. Religion and philosophy
17. Important acts and rules under Ministry of culture
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Now let us see what are the sources from where we can prepare Indian culture.
1. NCERT History books of Class VI, VII, VIII, XI and XII.
2. Indian culture and Heritage - NIOS
3. Indian year book - Chapter on Ministry of culture
4. Ministry of Culture official website
5. Releases by Ministry of culture in Press Information Bureau
6. News and Articles appear in the Hindu Newspaper regarding culture.
Model question:
(Question asked in 2015)
Q.With reference to art and archeological history of India, which one among the following was made earlier?
a) Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneshwar
b)Rock cut elephant at Dhauli
c)Rock cut monuments at Mahabalipuram
d)Varaha image at Udaygiri
For VI to VIII NCERT Indian History Study Notes/ Study Material - click here
Let us see the list of topics to be covered under Indian Culture.
1. Museums and Antiquities
2. Important Monuments
3. Libraries and manuscripts
4. Archives
5. Literature and Folklore
6. Cultural festivals
7. Music
8. Dance
9. Drama
10. Indian Architecture
11. Indian Sculpture
12. Indian Painting
13. Important sites in India of International recognition
14. Important offices and bodies functioning under Ministry of culture
15. Important schemes and missions started under Ministry of culture
16. Religion and philosophy
17. Important acts and rules under Ministry of culture
read how to prepare for ias prelims 2016
Now let us see what are the sources from where we can prepare Indian culture.
1. NCERT History books of Class VI, VII, VIII, XI and XII.
2. Indian culture and Heritage - NIOS
3. Indian year book - Chapter on Ministry of culture
4. Ministry of Culture official website
5. Releases by Ministry of culture in Press Information Bureau
6. News and Articles appear in the Hindu Newspaper regarding culture.
Model question:
(Question asked in 2015)
Q.With reference to art and archeological history of India, which one among the following was made earlier?
a) Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneshwar
b)Rock cut elephant at Dhauli
c)Rock cut monuments at Mahabalipuram
d)Varaha image at Udaygiri
For VI to VIII NCERT Indian History Study Notes/ Study Material - click here