UPSC IAS Civil Service (Main) Examination INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND GLIMPSES OF INDIAN CULTURE

About the book

• • Thorough knowledge of the subjects opted for in the mains examination is required to beat others and make a mark in the Civil Services Mains Examination. This book has been designed to meet the demands of the aspirants and all those who are interested in knowing about the Modern Indian History & our cultural past. Indian National Movement & Glimpses of Indian Culture has been designed especially for the aspirants of Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as well as different State Public Service Commissions.

  • The book has been divided into two sections. Section A covers Political Developments in 18th and 19th Century, Economic Policy of British in India, Reform Movements, Uprisings, Rebellions and Revolt of 1857, Political Development in India, Revolutionary Tendencies, Other Political Trends, National  Movements  After  1915;  Gandhian Era, Understanding Partition, Legislation and Constitutional Development in India, Political Developments in Independent India, India’s Foreign Policy, Economic Development in Independent India and Social Developments and Movements in Independent India. On the other hand, Section B covers Art and Architecture of India, Indian Paintings, Dances and Music of India, Festivals and Fairs of India, Folklore and Theatre Forms in India, Cultural Developments in India and Renowned Personalities. 

  • In order to make the understanding of the subject a long lasting affair and to help the students score good marks in the examination, a balance between factual and analytical content has been maintained in the book. This book is highly beneficial for the aspirants who have opted for Indian History as their optional paper. Thrust has been given to explain the subject using question & answer methodology for easier understanding of the subject. Detailed theory has been given in the chapters along with different types of questions such as 2 mark, 5 marks and 15 marks questions. Apart from the text, Key Concepts and Smart Facts have been given in all the chapters of Indian National Movement. At the end of the book two annexure about Congress Sessions and Interesting Facts about Music have also been covered. As the book contains ample study material as well questions based on the same, it for sure will help aspirants preparing for Civil Services Mains Examination.