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Indian Culture and Heritage (223)
Tutor Marked Assignment

Note:
i. All questions are compulsory. The marks allotted for each question are given alongside the questions.
ii. Write your name, enrollment number, AI name and subject on the first page of the answer sheet.

1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.
A. Foreign rulers like the Kushans and Indo-Greeks shaped Indian culture. Briefly mention their influence in art, religion, or trade. (See Lesson 3)
B. Buddha’s teachings emphasise self-discipline and the Eightfold Path for liberation. How can these principles be applied to modern life for inner peace and ethical living? (See Lesson 8)

2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.
A. Ashoka chose Dhamma over war after Kalinga. How did this change influenced India and Buddhism worldwide? (See Lesson 3)
B. The Bhakti movement encouraged devotion beyond caste and religious barriers. Can you think of a modern example where devotion or faith unites people despite differences? (See Lesson 9)

3. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.
A. Despite legal rights and government initiatives, gender discrimination still exists in many areas. What more can society do to ensure true gender equality? Explain with example. (See Lesson 20)
B. Ayurveda and Yoga are gaining global popularity today. What makes these ancient Indian medical practices relevant in the modern world? Justify. (See Lesson 15)

4. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words.
A. In India, people have multiple identities based on region, religion, and ethnicity. How do these identities shape daily life and social interactions? Explain. (See Lesson 2)
B. The Vedas have been preserved for thousands of years, even before writing existed. What methods do you think helped in keeping them intact, and why is this preservation significant today? Explain. (See Lesson 6)

5. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words.
A. Indian architecture evolved through various influences — Hindu, Buddhist, Persian, and European. Name a monument that reflects this fusion? Explain its unique features. (See Lesson 13)
B. Ancient Indian scholars made groundbreaking contributions in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Which ancient Indian scientific discovery do you think had the biggest global impact, and why? (See Lesson 14)

6. Prepare any one of the following projects in about 500 words.
A. The Museum is a reflection of India’s diverse cultural heritage. Visit a nearby museum in your location and prepare a list of artefacts displayed in the museum. Discuss how these artefacts contributed to India’s cultural identity. Prepare a project describing the history behind selected artifacts. (See Lesson 13 or Use websites with virtual museum galleries)
B. How does the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj affect people’s lives in different ways? Study how men and women take part like this event and how people from different social groups interact. You can find answers by talking to people, doing surveys, sharing reallife stories, or using pictures and infographics. (See Lesson 20 or use Newspaper cutting/articles)