How should be our approach to History in UPSC Mains?
We recommend this formula:
- Read, Write & Revise PYQs between 2013-2023
- Check all PYQs from 2000-2013 (identify repeating themes)
- Go through Old & New NCERT Questions at the back!
Now you will ask – how can an NCERT Exercise match UPSC Exam level?
So look at these questions!
Look at the 5th Question from the Old NCERT Medieval History book by Satish Chandra – Cultural Development of India
Trace the growth of Bhakti Movement along with the fundamental ideas and beliefs of Bhakti – A similar question was asked in UPSC 2021 – Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Movement and its contribution to Indian culture.
Similarily, look at this question:
Trace the growth of the Vaishnavite movement and the role of Chaitanya – A similar question was asked in UPSC 2018 Mains – The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. (2018, 15Marks)
Look for these questions
Describe the development of Sanskrit and Persian Literature during the Sultanate Period – Questions on Persian Literature was asked in UPSC 2020
What is meant by Sangam literature? Describe the social, economic and political conditions that this literature depicts – Similarly Questions have been asked in UPSC 2000, 2007, 2021
The point we are trying to make it simple – You need to go through, write and revise all important questions from the NCERT Exercises for History!
We will also be covering this in our GS Integrated Course starting with History – You may check out the details of the course here –
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