EITK PYQ 2025-26 AKTU (BNC502) Question Paper

AKTU · BTECH · Semester 5, 6 · Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge · Session 2025-26 · PYQ

AKTU Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge (BNC502) previous year question paper 2025-26 for B.Tech Semester 5/6. Covers Society, State and Polity in…

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Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge AKTU syllabus

  1. Unit 1: Society, State and Polity in India
  2. Unit 2: Indian Literature, Culture, Tradition and Practices
  3. Unit 3: Indian Religion, Philosophy and Practices
  4. Unit 4: Science, Management and Indian Knowledge System
  5. Unit 5: Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts

Questions in Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge AKTU PYQ 2025-26

  1. Q1a. Explain the Purusārtha concept and discuss its role in shaping ancient Indian social life. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  2. Q1b. Discuss the role of slavery and four-class classification in ancient Indian society. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  3. Q1c. Name any two major Upanishads. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  4. Q1d. State any two important features of the Harappan script. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  5. Q1e. Mention two reasons behind the rise of Buddhism. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  6. Q1f. Write any two contributions of ancient India in metallurgy. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  7. Q1g. State any two major forms of Indian classical dance. (2 marks, 2025-26)
  8. Q2a. Describe the stages of state formation in Ancient India. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  9. Q2b. Explain the importance of Vedas and Upanishads in shaping the Indian Knowledge System. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  10. Q2c. Write an essay on Bhakti and Sufi movements. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  11. Q2d. Explain India's contributions to ancient mathematics and astronomy. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  12. Q2e. Describe the importance of Indian puppetry, pottery and sculpture. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  13. Q3a. Explain the major challenges faced by women in ancient Indian society. How did social customs and religious norms contribute to these challenges? (7 marks, 2025-26)
  14. Q3b. Explain the Seven Limbs of the State as described in ancient Indian political theory. How do these components collectively ensure effective governance? (7 marks, 2025-26)
  15. Q4a. Explain the significance of Sangam literature in understanding early South Indian culture. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  16. Q4b. Discuss the contribution of Buddhist literature in Pali and Prakrit to Indian knowledge traditions. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  17. Q5a. Explain the contributions of Shankaracharya to Vedantic philosophy. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  18. Q5b. Discuss the influence of 19th-century reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Dayananda on Indian society. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  19. Q6a. Discuss the development of water management systems in ancient India. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  20. Q6b. Explain India's dominance in science and technology up to pre-colonial times. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  21. Q7a. Discuss the importance of Indian fairs and festivals as an integral part of social and economic life. (7 marks, 2025-26)
  22. Q7b. Discuss Indian cinema and its contribution to cultural development. (7 marks, 2025-26)

AKTU paper codes: BNC502, BNC602, KNC502, KNC602

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