Indian Knowledge System (IKS) - Humanities and Sciences (Assignment)

 

Unit1:

A) What is the Indian Knowledge System (IKS)? Explain its significance in today's world.

B) Discuss the organization of the Indian Knowledge System and its historical development.

C) What are some of the salient aspects of the Indian Knowledge System?

D) Why is it important to preserve and promote IKS in modern society?

Unit2:

A) Provide an overview of the philosophical systems in ancient India. How did they develop over time?

B) What is the significance of Linguistics in the Indian Knowledge System? Provide an overview

C) Explain the principles of Vāstu-śāstra and its application in architecture.

D) What role does Sanskrit play in modern natural language processing?

E) What are the distinctive features of Vedic life? How did the Vedas influence daily living in ancient India?  

F) What does the Arthaśāstra say about town planning? Discuss key principles.

G) What is the relevance of Arthaśāstra in today's public administration practices?

Unit3:

A) Discuss the phonetics and word generation process in the Indian linguistic tradition.

B) What are the salient aspects of Indian Mathematics? Explain with reference to historical texts.

C) How were time, distance, and weight measured in ancient India? Discuss with examples.

d)Provide a brief introduction to the Vedas and explain their significance in Indian culture. 

E)Discuss the sub-classification of the Vedas. How are they organized?

F) Give a synopsis of the four Vedas. What are the main messages conveyed through them?

Unit4:

A) Discuss the historical evolution of number systems in India. Provide examples.

B) Explain the historical perspective of Arthaśāstra and its relevance in modern governance.

c) How were public administration practices reflected in Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana?

D) Write Short note on “Temple architecture in India”

Unit5:

A) What is the Indian perspective on health and wellness? Discuss key thoughts from Āyurveda.

B) Define health according to Āyurveda and explain the role of Tri-doṣas in maintaining health.

c) What are the four states of consciousness in Indian philosophy? Discuss their significance.

D) How does the Indian approach to consciousness differ from Western perspectives?

E) Explain the concept of Prakrti and its evolution in Indian psychology.

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