UPSC Mains 2015Question 1General Studies 1Indian Culture200 words
The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. (Answer in 200 words)
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