Previous year questions

What does this quotations mean to you in the present context: “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.” - Tirukkural.

With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.”–Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.

Critically analyze the changing nature of caste and gender relations during the early medieval period.

Discuss the advancement made in Textile Technology under the Delhi Sultans.

"Archaeological evidence does not give direct access to the possible social and political dimensions of the decline of the Harappan civilization. What it does indicate very clearly is that the Harappan culture underwent a gradual process of de-urbanization"?

"The policy of creating heterogeneous nobility by Muhammad Tughlaq started the process of disintegration of Delhi Sultanate". Explain.

Discuss evidence of slavery provided by Ibn Batuta with special reference to female slaves.

What was the impact of trans-regional and trans-continental trade in the post Mauryan period on social and cultural life of India?

Describe the new architecture features added by successive Sultans in the construction of Tombs in India.