A census is the systematic collection of data about a population, offering a snapshot of a nation at a specific point in time. Originating in ancient civilizations like Rome, it has evolved into a vital tool for understanding demographics, housing, and economic conditions. Census in India The 2011 Census was the most recent; the 2021…
Population issues refer to the challenges and complexities arising from changes in population size, distribution, and demographic structure. The global population continues to grow unevenly across regions, posing unique problems for both developed and developing countries. While some nations face population explosion with excessive pressure on resources and infrastructure, others struggle with population decline, ageing…
Key features of Indian Population Factor Details Large Size India is the most populous country, with over 1.42 billion people (UN Population Report 2024). High Growth Rate Rapid population growth, especially between 1951 and 1981; growth rate (2001–2011): 17.7%. Youthful Population Over 34.3% in the 15–34 age group (2011 Census). Uneven Distribution Population concentrated in…
Population refers to the total number of people living in a specific geographical area at a given time. It is a critical factor in understanding the dynamics of human society and its interaction with resources, environment and development. Rapid population growth, driven by advances in technology and healthcare, brings challenges like overpopulation, resource depletion and…
After the advent of the Europeans in India, new progressions in the field of painting took place. Indian art had always been abstract. Artists who came along British, helped Europeans form a perception about India. They brought with them the idea of realism. Abstract Art versus Realism In the field of painting, a convention is…
Folk art is defined as ‘the art of common people expressed in simple language for educating and entertaining the simple village folk’. In this unit, we are to focus on the genre of Indian folk paintings, as they subsisted in the past and as they continue to exist in contemporary times. India is largely a…
Miniature paintings refer to the small size of paintings, generally done on paper or cloth, instead of traditional paintings that were done on walls. Miniatures paintings became popular as soon as manuscripts became common. These were used to enhance the accompanying text. In India, it developed primarily after the 11th century CE, having diverse features throughout…
India had an exquisite tradition in the art of painting in the ancient age, and most of the early period paintings were based on religious themes and showed episodes from the Hindu epics or Jain and Buddhist literature. Though very few early examples survive because of the climatic conditions, they are insignificant to understanding the history…
In this unit, we will try to understand the essential elements and how the metal sculptures were produced. With the techniques known to our people, they have produced incredible artistic bronze sculptures from very early times. The art of metal casting always received great attention and is of the highest antiquity. The metal sculptures are…
Introduction of money in the earliest civilisation happened purely out of practical needs, i.e. to facilitate exchange. Indus valley Civilisation: There were no coins in the Indus valley, but clay seals were probably used to facilitate long distance trade, as a mark of guarantee of delivery of consignments. Vedic age: In the Vedic age, while…
