Art and Culture form an essential component of the UPSC GS1 Paper for the Preliminary Examination 2023 and the GS 1 Paper of the UPSC Mains Examination. Many UPSC Civil Services Exam candidates find the study of Indian culture and heritage challenging.
The progress of any nation is heavily influenced by its culture, encompassing shared beliefs, values, objectives, and activities. Culture and creativity are deeply embedded in nearly every facet of economic, social, and other realms. India's rich cultural diversity mirrors the country's vastness. India boasts one of the world's most extensive collections of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of humanity, encompassing songs, music, dance, theatre, folk customs, performing arts, rites & rituals, paintings, and literature.
While questions about art, culture, literature, and architecture are expected in both the UPSC Prelims and the IAS Mains, there is a shortage of concise study materials. Notable sources of study materials include NCERT books, CCRT material, NIOS material, and Nitin Singhania's "Indian Art and Culture."
In preparation for Prelims, the Indian Culture Notes comprehensively cover every aspect of the Art and Culture syllabus. These notes are tailor-made for UPSC aspirants and also prove beneficial for other government examinations as well
Art and Culture form an essential component of the UPSC GS1 Paper for the Preliminary Examination 2023 and the GS 1 Paper of the UPSC Mains Examination. Many UPSC Civil Services Exam candidates find the study of Indian culture and heritage challenging.
The progress of any nation is heavily influenced by its culture, encompassing shared beliefs, values, objectives, and activities. Culture and creativity are deeply embedded in nearly every facet of economic, social, and other realms. India's rich cultural diversity mirrors the country's vastness. India boasts one of the world's most extensive collections of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of humanity, encompassing songs, music, dance, theatre, folk customs, performing arts, rites & rituals, paintings, and literature.
While questions about art, culture, literature, and architecture are expected in both the UPSC Prelims and the IAS Mains, there is a shortage of concise study materials. Notable sources of study materials include NCERT books, CCRT material, NIOS material, and Nitin Singhania's "Indian Art and Culture."
In preparation for Prelims, the Indian Culture Notes comprehensively cover every aspect of the Art and Culture syllabus. These notes are tailor-made for UPSC aspirants and also prove beneficial for other government examinations as well
