B.TechSemester 52025-26Essence Of Indian Traditional KnowledgeBNC502
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Essence Of Indian Traditional Knowledge (BNC502) - AKTU Question Paper 2025-26

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This is the official AKTU Essence Of Indian Traditional Knowledge Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2025-26. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2025-26
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Essence Of Indian Traditional Knowledge (BNC502) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Explain the Purusārtha concept and discuss its role in shaping ancient Indian social life
  • b
    Discuss the role of slavery and four-class classification in ancient Indian society
  • c
    Name any two major Upanishads
  • d
    State any two important features of the Harappan script
  • e
    Mention two reasons behind the rise of Buddhism
  • f
    Write any two contributions of ancient India in metallurgy
  • g
    State any two major forms of Indian classical dance
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Describe the stages of state formation in Ancient India
  • b
    Explain the importance of Vedas and Upanishads in shaping the Indian Knowledge System
  • c
    Write an essay on Bhakti and Sufi movements
  • d
    Explain India’s contributions to ancient mathematics and astronomy
  • e
    Describe the importance of Indian puppetry, pottery and sculpture
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Explain the major challenges faced by women in ancient Indian society. How did social customs and religious norms contribute to these challenges?
  • b
    Explain the Seven Limbs of the State as described in ancient Indian political theory. How do these components collectively ensure effective governance?
  • a
    Explain the significance of Sangam literature in understanding early South Indian culture
  • b
    Discuss the contribution of Buddhist literature in Pali and Prakrit to Indian knowledge traditions
  • a
    Explain the contributions of Shankaracharya to Vedantic philosophy
  • b
    Discuss the influence of 19th -century reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Dayananda on Indian society
  • a
    Discuss the development of water management systems in ancient India
  • b
    Explain India’s dominance in science and technology up to pre-colonial times
  • a
    Discuss the importance of Indian fairs and festivals as an integral part of social and economic life
  • b
    Discuss Indian cinema and its contribution to cultural development

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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