History Optional Test Series for UPSC Mains

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History test series

12 sectional + 14 full-length tests

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2014-2024 model solutions, topic-wise

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Test schedule

12 sectional tests followed by 14 full-length mocks.

Test	Type	Topic	Date
1	Sectional – Paper I	Ancient Indian History and Sources	10-Oct
2	Sectional – Paper I	Formation of States and Early Empires	04-Oct
3	Sectional – Paper I	Religion, Culture and Early Medieval Developments	17-Oct
4	Sectional – Paper I	Mughal Empire and Regional Powers	11-Oct
5	Sectional – Paper I	Economy, Society and Culture (16th–18th Centuries)	24-Oct
6	Sectional – Paper I	European Penetration and Colonial Beginnings	18-Oct
7	Sectional – Paper II	British Expansion and Administrative Evolution	31-Oct
8	Sectional – Paper II	Colonial Economy and Social Changes	25-Oct
9	Sectional – Paper II	Resistance and Rise of Nationalism	07-Nov
10	Sectional – Paper II	Post-Independence Indian Polity and Economy	01-Nov
11	Sectional – Paper II	Modern World History (18th–20th Centuries)	14-Nov
12	Sectional – Paper II	Contemporary Global Developments	08-Nov
13	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	21-Nov
14	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	15-Nov
15	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	28-Nov
16	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	22-Nov
17	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	05-Dec
18	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	29-Nov
19	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	12-Dec
20	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	06-Dec
21	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	19-Dec
22	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	13-Dec
23	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	26-Dec
24	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	20-Dec
25	Full-Length Test	Paper I – Full Syllabus	02-Jan
26	Full-Length Test	Paper II – Full Syllabus	27-Dec

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History Optional syllabus

The UPSC syllabus this test series covers, topic by topic.

History - Paper I

Ancient Indian History and Sources: Archaeological sources – exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments; literary sources – indigenous (primary, secondary, poetry, scientific, regional religious literature) and foreign (Greek, Chinese, Arab); Pre-history and Proto-history – Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic; Indus Valley Civilization – origin, extent, decline, significance; Megalithic cultures; Aryans and Vedic period – religious texts, socio-economic life, varna system.
Formation of States and Early Empires: Mahajanapadas – republics and monarchies, urbanization, coinage, Jainism and Buddhism, rise of Magadha, Nandas; Iranian and Macedonian invasions; Early states in eastern India, Deccan and south – Satavahanas, Sangam states, Kharavela; Gupta, Vakataka, Vardhana empires – polity, economy, society, education, literature, art; Early medieval India (750–1200 CE) – Cholas, Rajputs, feudalism, trade, society, science and technology.
Religion Culture and Early Medieval Developments: Cultural and religious traditions (750–1200 CE) – Bhakti, Sufi, Shaiva, Vaishnava, temple architecture, philosophical schools, Sanskrit and regional literature; Delhi Sultanate – Ghurid invasions, Slave, Khalji, Tughluq dynasties, urbanization, society, Ibn Battuta; Vijayanagara, Lodis, Sur interregnum, early Mughals – polity, Bhakti & Sikh traditions, regional literature.
Mughal Empire and Regional Powers: Akbar to Aurangzeb – expansion, religious policy, administration, Mansabdari, Jagirdari, Aurangzeb’s impact; Decline of Mughals – causes, emergence of successor states (Hyderabad, Awadh, Bengal, Marathas, Rajputs, Sikhs); Early modern regional powers – Marathas, Mysore, Jats, Sikhs – their administration and culture.
Economy Society and Culture (16th–18th Centuries): Agriculture, monetisation, trade, urbanisation, artisans, caste and social classes, condition of peasants and women; Mughal cultural developments – Persian literature, music, painting, architecture, science and tech; Socio-religious movements in 18th century – Bhakti, Sufi traditions in regional languages, new sects, cultural shifts in art, music, courts.
European Penetration and Colonial Beginnings: Arrival of Portuguese, Dutch, French, British – trade, struggle for dominance; Anglo-French conflict; establishment of British power; impact on indigenous states and economy.

History - Paper II

British Expansion and Administrative Evolution: European expansion – Portuguese, Dutch, French, British; Carnatic Wars, Battle of Plassey; conquest of Bengal, Mysore, Marathas, Punjab; Constitutional development – Regulating Act (1773), Pitt’s India Act (1784), Charter Acts (1833, 1853), Govt. of India Act (1858), Councils Acts (1909, 1919, 1935), Indian Independence Act (1947).
Colonial Economy and Social Changes: Revenue settlements – Permanent, Ryotwari, Mahalwari; de-industrialisation; drain theory; transport, famines, poverty; Social reform movements – Brahmo, Arya Samaj, Aligarh; Orientalist–Anglicist debate; press, vernacular literature, scientific advancement.
Resistance and Rise of Nationalism: Revolt of 1857 – causes and consequences; Freedom struggle – Moderate and Extremist phases, Swadeshi, Home Rule; Gandhi-led movements – Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India; Revolutionary movements, INA, Subhash Chandra Bose, communalism, partition.
Post-Independence Indian Polity and Economy: Nehruvian policies – foreign (non-alignment), internal (reorganization of states, integration of princely states); Five Year Plans – agrarian and industrial reforms; education, environment and social legislation; evolution of Indian democracy and policy framework till 1964.
Modern World History (18th–20th Centuries): Industrial Revolution; American and French Revolutions; World Wars I and II; Cold War, NATO, Warsaw Pact, Non-Aligned Movement; decolonisation in Asia, Africa, Latin America; UN formation and global peace efforts.
Contemporary Global Developments: Evolution of EU; disintegration of USSR; rise of Third World; globalisation and its impact; changing world order in post-Cold War period; India's foreign relations post-independence in global context.

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