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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | How did early Buddhism and Jainism differ from the Samhita tradition? | Ancient heterodox vs Vedic tradition |
| 2023 | 5 | Write a note on the Nayanmars and Alwar Bhakti saints of Tamil Nadu. | Tamil Bhakti movement |
| 2021 | 2 | Name the four orthodox schools of Indian Vedic philosophy. | Six Astika darshanas |
| 2021 | 2 | Explain the Suhrawardi Sufi Silsilah. | Sufism in India |
| 2018 | 5 | Discuss the contribution of Naynar and Alwar saints to Indian culture. | Tamil Bhakti saints |
| 2016 | 10 | Analyse the Bhakti movement as a socio-religious reform movement. | Bhakti — social impact |
| 2013 | 7 | Discuss the philosophical contributions of Buddhism and Jainism to Indian thought. | Ancient heterodox philosophy |