"India's democratic roots are deeply embedded in its ancient civilizational ethos." Discuss in the context of India being referred to as the 'Mother of Democracy'.

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5. अधोलिखिताः सर्वे प्रश्नाः संस्कृतभाषया समाधेयाः — Answer all of the following (to be written in Sanskrit language) : 10×5=50 (a) पुरुषार्थेषु धर्मस्य वैशिष्ट्यं समीक्ष्यताम्। Examine the significance of Dharma from among the Puruṣārthas. (b) विवाहसंस्कारस्य महत्त्वं वर्णयत। Discuss the importance of the Vivāha-saṁskāra. (c) ब्रह्मचर्याश्रमम् अध्ययनविधिं च वर्णयत। Describe the Brahmacaryāśrama and the system of education. (d) प्राचीनभारतस्य चित्रकलामधिकृत्य एकं निबन्धं लिखत। Write an essay on the art of painting in ancient India. (e) प्राचीनभारतस्य मूर्तिकलायाः वर्णनं कुरुत। Discuss the art of iconography of ancient India.