AKTU · EE / ELCE · Semester 6
BNC-602
The questions worth preparing first for BNC-502 / BNC-602, unit by unit and split the way the paper is set — short answers and long answers. A practice set, not a previous year paper: the questions are here, the answers are in the complete notes.
All five units in one document, written to the AKTU syllabus for BNC-502 / BNC-602: culture and civilisation, Indian languages and literature, religion and philosophy, fine arts and performing arts, and education, science and technology in ancient India. Written for the theory paper — enough detail to answer long questions without reading a textbook end to end.
The official AKTU syllabus for the non-credit paper, unit by unit: Indian culture and tradition, Indian languages and literature, religion and philosophy, fine arts, and education and science through the ages. Free — read it before buying the notes so you know what they have to cover.
Non-credit course, L:T:P = 2:0:0. BNC-502 in semester V and BNC-602 in semester VI — earlier KNC-502 / KNC-602. AKTU / AICTE Model Curriculum.
Society, State and Polity in India. State in Ancient India: Evolutionary Theory, Force Theory, Mystical Theory, Contract Theory; Stages of State Formation in Ancient India; Kingship; Council of Ministers; Administration; Political Ideals in Ancient India; Conditions of the Welfare of Societies; The Seven Limbs of the State; Society in Ancient India; Purusārtha; Varnāshrama System; Āshrama or the Stages of Life; Marriage; Understanding Gender as a social category; The Representation of Women in Historical Traditions; Challenges faced by Women; Four-class Classification; Slavery.
Indian Literature, Culture and Tradition. Evolution of script and languages in India: Harappan Script and Brahmi Script; The Vedas; the Upanishads; the Ramayana and the Mahabharata; Puranas; Buddhist and Jain Literature in Pali, Prakrit and Sanskrit; Kautilya's Arthashastra; Famous Sanskrit Authors; Telugu Literature; Kannada Literature; Malayalam Literature; Sangama Literature; Northern Indian Languages & Literature; Persian and Urdu; Hindi Literature.
Indian Religion, Philosophy and Practices. Pre-Vedic and Vedic Religion; Buddhism; Jainism; Six Systems of Indian Philosophy; Shankaracharya; Various Philosophical Doctrines; Other Heterodox Sects; Bhakti Movement; Sufi Movement; Socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century; Modern religious practices.
Science, Management and Indian Knowledge System. Astronomy in India; Chemistry in India; Mathematics in India; Physics in India; Agriculture in India; Medicine in India; Metallurgy in India; Geography; Biology; Harappan Technologies; Water Management in India; Textile Technology in India; Writing Technology in India; Pyrotechnics in India; Trade in Ancient India; India's Dominance up to Pre-colonial Times.
Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts. Indian Architect; Engineering and Architecture in Ancient India; Sculptures; Seals; Coins; Pottery; Puppetry; Dance; Music; Theatre; Drama; Painting; Martial Arts Traditions; Fairs and Festivals; Current developments in Arts and Culture; India's Cultural Contribution to the World; Indian Cinema.