{"id":81704,"date":"2020-09-03T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T03:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/?p=81704"},"modified":"2021-04-01T12:53:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T07:23:51","slug":"ncert-history-notes-for-upsc-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/ncert-history-notes-for-upsc-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT History Notes for UPSC Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPSC holds the Civil Service exams every year to recruit candidates for various Civil Services of the Government of India. The study of\u00a0 Indian history is important to these selected people to understand the nature of the past and the obstacles that India as a nation may face.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why UPSC Prelims and Mains focus on subject history. Let us see History Notes on UPSC for major topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

NCERT Notes on History for UPSC Exams<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some important topics of Indian History that are frequently asked in UPSC:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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NCERT Notes on Ancient History for UPSC<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/span><\/td>\nIndus Valley Civilization – Harappa Civilization <\/span> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nVedic Period (1500 BC – 500 BC)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nPastoral and Farming Communities \u2013 Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Early Iron Phase<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nBuddhism & Jainism<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nMaurya Empire<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nPost Mauryan Empire<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nGupta Period<\/span> <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nState Formation and Urbanization \u2013 Indian History<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NCERT Notes on Medieval History for UPSC<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/span><\/td>\nEarly Medieval India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\n Mughal Dynasty<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nDecline of Mughals<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nIndian Society, Culture and Economics in 13th and 14th Century<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\n 15th and 16th Century \u2013 The Bhakti Movement<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nCultural Trends in Ancient Medieval India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NCERT Notes on Modern Indian History for UPSC<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/span><\/td>\nBritish Expansion in India \u2013 British Rule in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nEconomic Impact Of The British Raj<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nCauses of Revolt of 1857 \u2013 Resistance To British Rule<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nMahatma Gandhi Thoughts\u00a0 and Principles<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nRise of Separatist Trends and Muslim League In Indian Nationalist Politics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This was all about History NCERT Notes for UPSC Exam. Let us now check the knowledge you have gained so far.<\/b><\/p>\n

DataFlair UPSC History Quiz<\/h3>\n

These were some of the important history topics for UPSC Exams. It is important to refer to a reliable source when it comes to studying for competitive exams like UPSC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dataflair is offering reliable and updated content for preparation of this exam. Once the aspirants are finished covering the entire syllabus, they must revise and practice. Going through the notes again is a good idea but solving papers is even better.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Go for Dataflair UPSC History Quizzes to revise the History topics for UPSC. Here\u2019s a list of UPSC History Quizzes to improve and enhance your history Knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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UPSC History Quiz<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Indian History Quiz 1 – Indus Valley Civilization<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 2 – Vedic Civilization and Pastoral Farming\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 3 – Mahajanapada, Jainism & Buddhism and Mauryans<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Indian History Quiz 4 – Ancient History Topics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 5 – Gupta Period\u00a0 and Post- Mauryan Empire<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 6 – Gupta and Mauryan Period<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 7 – 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 8 – Cultural Trends in Medieval History<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 9 – Mughal Empire and British Expansions<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 10 – British Raj in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 11 – Separatist trends in Indian politics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC History Quiz 12 – Resistance to British Rule<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why History is an important topic for UPSC?<\/h3>\n

The <\/span>UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/a> has always given importance to Basic Indian and Global history. This stage of the UPSC exam has 15 -20 questions related to history in general. <\/span><\/p>\n

They may be about the Indian National Movement or World Wars, the topics vary every year. <\/span>The first 250 marks General Studies Paper of the UPSC Mains exam is again history-oriented. It focuses on Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society. <\/span><\/p>\n

Then the candidates choosing history as their UPSC Optional Subject have to study it from the ancient times till the modernization. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check History Previous years UPSC Papers<\/a> to check your learning.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

This article particularly focused on the UPSC History Subject. As mentioned above, it plays an important role in UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam. This article will help you cover some of the most important history topics starting from Ancient India and ending with Modern Indian History. <\/span><\/p>\n

We have also added some Dataflair UPSC History Quiz links to help you practice as much as possible. They are multiple choice based quizzes covering different aspects of Indian History. Do solve them to strengthen your UPSC Exam Preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do Share your feedback in the comment section to let us know what more are you looking for?<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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