Mains Marathon

Day 3: " While Gandhi emphasized spiritual Swaraj rooted in tradition, Nehru envisioned a modern India shaped by science and socialism.” Discuss their ideological divergence and its influence on the freedom struggle. (150 words)

Day 3: "The Kakori Conspiracy was not just a robbery but a well-thought-out ideological act of defiance by revolutionaries.” Comment.(150 words)

Day 2: Discuss how the British policies of land revenue settlement, trade, and industry in the mid-eighteenth century led to the decline of the traditional Indian economy. (250 words)

Day 2: "The nationalist movement and socio-religious reform were not isolated trajectories but mutually reinforcing developments."Discuss the statement with reference to the contributions of the Arya Samaj and the Self-Respect Movement. (250 words)

Day 2: Assess the role of the vernacular press in mobilizing nationalist consciousness during the colonial period. (150 words)

Day 2: "Amidst the political fragmentation and decline of imperial authority in 18th-century India, Ahilyabai Holkar emerged as a ruler who integrated dharmic ideals, administrative efficiency, and cultural stewardship”.Discuss. (150 words)

Day 1: The Gupta period is often referred to as the “Golden Age” of Indian culture. In what ways did the art and architecture of the Gupta period reflect the political and religious ideals of the time? Illustrate with examples. (250 words)

Day 1: Examine the contrasts and continuities between the urban culture of the Indus Valley Civilization and the pastoral society of the early Vedic period. (250 words)

Day 1: Discuss the significance of conferring classical status on languages like Pāli and Prakrit for India’s linguistic diversity and civilizational identity. (150 words)

Day 1: "The Kumbh Mela serves as a sacred confluence of faith and philosophy in India." Explain its role in promoting social cohesion and spiritual pluralism. (150 words)