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UPSC CSE Mains 2017 Previous Year Questions

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2017 Mains GS Paper - 1 Ancient History Art & Culture 15 marks
Examine how the decline of the traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.
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2017 Mains GS Paper - 1 Ancient History Art & Culture 15 marks
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
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