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NausheenAIR 9

Question Q.1GS1GS1

भारतीय दार्शनिक विचन का साम्य-भिन्न उत्तरी भारत का उत्तरी भारत का संस्कृत अधिसूचना। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 10 अंक The fabric of Indian philosophical thought owes as much to Northern India as to Southern India. Elucidate. Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

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Introduction

Indian philosophical thought can be seen as a culmination of various events and cultural practices that took place both in north and south Indian states.

25 words

Main Body

Indian philosophical thought and their basis:

(i) Image worship, e.g., Bhakti movement 'laguna'

(ii) Buddhism and philosophy of Nirvana, eg) enlightenment of Buddha in Kusanath

(iii) Animal worship, eg) Indus Valley civilisation ('Pashupati seal')

(iv) Development of educational institutions for philosophical transmission, eg) Nalanda University

45 words1 paragraphs

Diagram

Mind map with 'Northern India' as central node branching to: (i) Image worship with Bhakti movement laguna, (ii) Buddhism and philosophy of Nirvana with enlightenment of Buddha in Kusanath, (iii) Animal worship with Indus Valley civilisation (Pashupati seal), (iv) Development of educational institutions for philosophical transmission with Nalanda University. 'Southern India' branching to: (i) Growth of philosophy of advaita-vada, dwaita-vada through various acharyas, eg) Shankaracharya's advaita vedanta, (ii) Growth of Bhakti movement, eg) Alvars and Nayanaras in Tamil region, (iii) Growth of iconography based on religious scriptures, eg) Mamillapuram descent of Ganga, (iv) Influence of other major religions, eg) Visit of Thomas and disciple of Mohammad in 7th A.D.

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  • Structured mind map showing major influences from both Northern and Southern India
  • Mentions specific philosophical schools (Advaita-vada, Dwaita-vada)
  • Includes concrete examples like Nalanda University, Pashupati seal
  • Covers religious traditions and institutional development

Topper

Nausheen

AIR 9

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Culture

Philosophy

Indian Philosophical Thought - North-South Comparison

Writing Stats

70

Total words

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Paragraphs

Analytical and structured with use of diagrams

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