STATIC QUESTIONS ::17-JUNE-2019:: ART & CULTURE-GS-I

Q1. Discuss the characteristic features of Hindustani and Carnatic styles of music and explain why different forms of music exist in the former but not in the latter. (10 marks)

Q2. The Gupta period is regarded as the Golden Age of ancient India. Substantiate with the help of examples and by drawing comparisons with the eras of previous dynasties and rulers of ancient India. (15 marks)