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Introduction
The Knowledge Tradition – Practices India CUET is a domain-specific test that is used for admission to undergraduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. The test covers a wide range of topics related to the knowledge traditions and practices of India, including:
- Indian philosophy
- Indian religions
- Indian languages and literature
- Indian art and architecture
- Indian history and culture
- Indian ethics and values
- Indian social and political thought
The test is divided into two sections: Section I: Knowledge Tradition – Practices India and Section II: Quantitative Aptitude. Section I covers the basic concepts of the knowledge traditions and practices of India, such as Indian philosophy and Indian religions. Section II covers quantitative aptitude concepts, such as data interpretation, problem-solving, and logical reasoning.
The Knowledge Tradition – Practices India CUET is a challenging test, but it is also an important step for students who want to pursue a career in the humanities and social sciences. By preparing thoroughly for the test, students can increase their chances of success.
Knowledge Tradition – Practices India Syllabus CUET 2023
Agriculture: A Survey
Agriculture in Prehistory and Proto history/ Textual Sources/ Types of Lands/ Rain-Fed and Irrigated Crops/ Implements/ Seed and Sowing/ Manures/ Pests and Their Management/ Cattle Management/ Horticulture and Arboriculture/ Fishing/ Agriculture and Society
Architecture: A Survey
Early and Classical Architecture Temple Architecture/ Rock-Cut Structures/ Monolithic Temples/ Constructed Temples/ Publicand Private Architecture
Architecture: A Survey
Medieval & Colonial Architecture Fort and Palace Architecture/ Mosques/ Mausoleums/ Colonial Architecture
Dance: A Survey
Classical Dance Forms
Classical Period/ Middle Period/ Modern Period/ Classical Dance Forms/ Bharatanayam/ Kathakali/ Kathak/ Kucipudi/ Manipuri/ O’issi/ Sattriya
Folk Dance Forms
Chau/ Bihu/ Rauf/ Padayani/ DolluKunitha/ Dandiya/ Ghumar/ Kalbelia/ Chau&fla/ Bhangra/ Giddha/ Garba/ Lava)i/ Bamboo Dance
Education Systems and Practices: A Survey
Goals of Indian Education/ Teaching and Learning/ the Teacher and the Student/ Centres of Education/ Temples as First Schools/ Gurukulas/ Viharas and Universities/ Community- Supported Education/ The Continuing System
Two Types of Knowledge and the Right Pupil/ Mere Intellectual Knowledge Is Not Enough/The Link between Teacher and Pupil/ Teachers Invite Students to Come to Them/Controlling the Mind and the Senses: the Goal of Indian Education/ Teacher’s Directives toStudents on their Completion of Study/ what Is a Useful Life?/Hsüan-tsang’s (Xuanzang) Impressions of Indian Education/ Hsüan-tsang’s (XuanZang) Description of NalandaUniversity
An Italian Explorer’s Record of Indian Education in the 17th Century/ A Description of Indian Education in the 18th Century/ The Teacher’s Subsistence/ Respect for the Teacher/Physical Education and Sports/ Description of the University at Navadveep (Nuddeah) inBengal in 1791/ Love of Learning and Support for Education among Indians/ A W- idespread Colonial Network of Indigenous Schools
Ethics: Individual and Social
The Cosmic Order/ Buddhist Ethics/ Jain Ethics/ Sikh Ethics/ The Bhakti Movement Primary Texts on Ethics: Individual and Social: A Selection
From Jain Granthas/ From Buddhist Granthas/ From Asoka’s Edicts/ From the Kural (tr. P.S. Sundaram)
Martial Arts Traditions:ASurvey
Texts/ Practice of Martial Arts/ Stick Combat/ Kaarippayau Martial Arts Traditions: A Selection fromPrimary Texts W restling in the Mahabharata/ Mallapura_a/ Marmasastram
Language and Grammar
Languages of India/ Study of Language in India/ Disciplines of Language Studies in India/ Classification of Speech-Sounds/ Theory of Grammar
Other Technologies: A Survey
Harappan Technologies/ Later pottery/ Glass/ Water Management/ Textile Technology/ Wing Technology/ Pyrotechnics/ Cosmetics and Perfumes
Other Technologies: A Selection from Primary Texts Gemmology/ Water Management/ Textiles and Garments/ Perfumes and Cosmetics