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Prelims 2014 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.89

Q.88Q.90
Prelims 2014 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.89
Q.88Q.90
Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2014 • Q.89
GS-I Indian Culture

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine : Location

1
Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
2
Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley
3
Alchi temple complex : Ladakh
2014 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)
Q.88Q.90

Syllabus Connection

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. (GS-I)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments

History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I

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