Q&Ans ch- cultural roots
Question 1.
Write short notes on India’s culture.
Answer:
● India’s culture is known as the oldest and very interesting culture in the world.
Citizens of this country belongs to different religions, traditions, dresses etc.
Question 2.
What is the contribution of folk and tribal traditions to Indian Culture?
Answer:
1. Folk and tribal traditions provide a window into the rich heritage of these
communities.
2. They reflect the beliefs, values and the aspirations of tribal cultures.
3. They also tell about the world view and the way of life
Q3.Write short notes on Vedic Society.
Answer:
1. Vedic society was organised in different Janas or Clans i.e., large group of
people.
2. The Rig Veda lists over 30 such Clans like, the Bharats, the Purus and the
Yadus etc. Each clan or Janas was associated with a particular region of
the north west part of Bharat.
Q4.How do folk and tribal traditions interact with leading philosophical schools in India?
Answer:Folk and tribal traditions in India have interacted with major philosophical
schools through the exchange of deities, rituals and concepts. Similarly, Hindu deities
have been incorporated into tribal beliefs, creating unique versions of epics like the
Mahabharata and the Ramayana. This interaction has enriched both folk and
philosophical traditions, reflecting a dynamic cultural exchange.
Q5.What was the Charvaka school of thought and its primary belief?
Answer:The Charvaka school, also known as Lokayata, held that the material world is
the only reality and denied the existence of life after death.It did not gain widespread
popularity and eventually faded away. It was overshadowed by other philosophical
traditions that offered broader spiritual and ethical perspectives.
Long questions: Q1.Discuss the similarities and differences between Buddhism
and Jainism, focusing on their core teachings. Answer:Buddhism was founded by
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and Jainism was founded by Mahavira. Both
religions emerged around the same time and share some core ideas, but differ in their
approaches. Similarities between Buddhism and Jainism include
nonviolence (ahimsa), karma (the principle of cause and effect) and rebirth, aiming to
overcome suffering and ignorance
Q2.How did early Vedic society organise itself, and what does this reveal about its
governance and social structure? Answer:Early Vedic society was organised
into different janas or clans, which were larger groups of people associated with specific
regions. The Rig Veda lists over 30 such janas, including the Bharatas, Purus and
Kurus. Each jana had its own social and territorial identity. Although the Vedic texts
provide limited information on governance, terms like raja (king), sabha (assembly), and
samiti (gathering) suggest that early Vedic society was organised around collective
decision-making and leadership roles.
The mention of various professions in the Vedic texts also indicates a complex social
structure with specialised roles and occupations, reflecting the organised and
hierarchical nature of Vedic society.
