Civil Services Prep

Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

Model answer

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  2. Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How? 15 marks
  3. How will you explain the medieval Indian temple sculptures represent the social life of those days? 10 marks
  4. Why did the armies of the British East India company- mostly comprising of Indian soldiers win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of then Indian rulers? Give reasons. 10 marks
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