September 25th, 2025 Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By IAS RAW GSI- Indian Culture – Art, Architecture, Literature Q1. “Indo-Islamic architecture is less a foreign import and more a dialogue between Persian imagination and Indian tradition.” Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Q2. How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (UPSC 2017 ) (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Q3. Ancient Indian universities like Takshashila, Nalanda, and Vikramshila were not just centres of learning, but symbols of India’s cosmopolitan ethos and intellectual leadership.” Discuss. (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker)