1. History of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
History of Indian Culture
- Describe the cultural significance of ‘Prayagraj’ in ancient India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Why Gupta period is considered as the ‘Golden-Age’ of Ancient Indian History? (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Throw light on the development of science and technology during the Gupta period. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Discuss the scientific aspects of Indian cultural heritage. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
Art Forms
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Architecture
- Write a note on the town planning of Harappan civilization period. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Describe the salient features of Mauryan Art and Architecture. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Describe the architectural features of the temples of Nagar style. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Literature
- Describe the role of Buddhist literature in the creation of world peace. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Describe the geographical features of India mentioned in the vedic literatures. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Give an account of the Vedic literature. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Current Topics
- Explain the points of Ancient Indian Knowledge on the basis of which India was designated as “Vishwaguru’. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- How did Indian culture affect the world during Corona pandemic period ? (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
2. Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events, personalities and issues, etc.
3. The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
Modern Indian History (from 1757 to 1947)
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Significant events
Personalities
- Mahatma Gandhi represents the middle path approach in India Politics. Give logical explanation. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Evaluate the views of Gandhi on the Varna system. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Write a note on the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in modern education. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Issues
- Discuss the expansion of British rule in India during Governor Generalship of Lord Wellesley. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Describe the main features of the Vedic education system and review its significance in present. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Critically examine the impacts of West on the field of Indian education. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- “The spine of Indian Economy was badly injured during the 200 years of British Rule.” Explain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
The Freedom Struggle
- Examine the role of Quit India Movement in the freedom movement of India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- “Revolt of 1857 was a turning point in Indian History” Analyse. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
Contributors/Contributions
- Throw light on the ‘Revolutionary Philosophy’ formulated by Bhagat Singh. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Illustrate the contributions of nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the struggle for the freedom of press. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
4. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.)
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization (till 1965A.D.)
- Underline ideological dimensions of the uprising of 1857. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Explain the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the integration of Princely States of India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Discuss the role of Sardar Patel in the unification of India after independence. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
5. History of the world– will include events from 18th century to middle of the 20th century such as French Revolution of 1789, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, redraw of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism, etc. their forms and effects on the society
History of the world (18th-20th Century)
French Revolution of 1789
Industrial Revolution
- Critically examine the effects of British Industrial Revolution on India’s Economic life. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- “The industrial Revolution was not only a technological revolution but also socio-ecnomic revolution that changes the way people lived.’ Comment. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
World Wars
- Discuss the role of Hitler in bringing about the Second World War. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Describe the efforts made for world peace after the second world war on global level. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Redraw of national boundaries
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Fascism
Nazism
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Socialism
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6. Salient features of Indian Society and culture
7. Role of Women in society and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies
8. Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization and their effects on economy, polity and social structure
9. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
Indian Society
- “Communal violence is instigated by religious fanatics, initiated by anti-social elements, supported by political activists, financed by vested interests.” Comment. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Caste alliances emanate from secular and political factors and do not spring from primordial identities. Discuss. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Discuss the causes and consequences of internal human migration in India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Throw light on the factors of continuity and change in Indian Society. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- ‘Indian Culture is the symbol of Unity in Diversity’. Analyse the statement logically by giving suitable illustrations. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Describe the advantages of India being a composite culture society. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
Role of Women in society and women’s organization
- Evaluate the changing status of women in India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Critically examine the contributions of major women’s organisations in contemporary India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Evaluate the role of woman organisations in woman empowerment. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Do you agree with the statement that crime against women in India is increasing? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Population and associated issues
- The Vision. Highlight the salient features of India’s Population Policy (2000). Suggest some measures for population stabilization. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Discuss the causes of population explosion in India and give suggestion to combat this problem. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Critically examine whether growing population is the main cause of poverty or poverty is the main cause of population increase in India’ (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
Poverty and developmental issues
- When poverty is transmitted over generations it becomes a culture. Elucidate. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Unemployment is the only cause for the prevalent poverty in India’ – Comment. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Urbanization problems and their remedies
- Discuss the solution to urban problems. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Write a note on the role of urban planning for development of basic civic amenities in slums. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Examine the nature of Urbanization in India and discuss the social implication of fast pace of urbanization. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Do you agree that urbanization and slums are inseparable? Explain. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- The process of urbanization leads to development or devastation in the society. Write your views. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Effect of LPG on Indian Society
- Define Globalization and Privatization. Discuss their objectives. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Define globalization. Assess its impacts on rural social structure in India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Discuss the impact of globalization on the status of women in Indian society by citing suitable examples. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- What is Liberalization? How is it affecting the Indian social structure? (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- What is globalization? Discuss its impact on the social structure of India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
Social empowerment
- Why social empowerment of women is necessary for inclusive development? Elaborate in detail. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Evaluate the role of Information Technology and Internet in social empowerment. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Evaluate the main problems of the empowerment of Schedule Tribes in India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Communalism
Regionalism
- Examine how regionalism affects the national integration. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- What kind of hindrances do regionalism create in the development of India? (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Secularism
- “Secularism as an orientation and a set of practices is indispensable to India’s future as a liberal democracy.” Discuss. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- ‘The politics of religion and ethnic violence is basically the politics of secularism and secularlsation. Critically analyse the statement. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
10. Distribution of major natural resources of World- Water, Soils, Forests about South and South-East Asia with special reference to India.
11. Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).
Distribution of major natural resources of the World
- Discuss the relationship between El Nino and south-east monsoon in India and its impact on agriculture. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Discuss India’s mineral development policy. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Water
Soils
Forests
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Factors responsible for the location of industries
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12. Salient features of Physical Geography– Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone, Ocean Currents, winds and Oceanic resources of India and their potential
Salient Features of Physical Geography
- Write a short note on Nine Number channel and its strategic importance. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
- Explain the difference between the frontier and the boundary with special reference to India. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Describe the landforms formed by wind erosion and depositional works. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Volcanic activity
Earthquake
Tsunami
Winds
Cyclone
- “Tropical eyelones origlnatic on the oceanic parts and as soon as they reach the terrestrial parts, these storms grudually weakenand end. Explain with reasons. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- What is cyclone? Explain the causes of the origin of temperate cyclones. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
- Describe the causes of origin, structure and weather associated with tropical cyclones. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022]
- Write a short note on temperate cyclones. How it impacts India ? (200 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
Ocean Currents
- Write a systematic essay on the ocean currents of northern Atlantic Ocean with their reasons of origin. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Mention the factores responsible for the origins of ocean currents and name the currents of the Atlantic Ocean. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
Glaciers
13. Oceanic resources of India and their potential
Oceanic resources of India and their potential
- Critically examine the oceanic energy resources and their potentialitieson the coast zone of India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Highlight the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and utilization of resources from the Indian Ocean. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2020]
- Oceans are the store-house of resources. Write a short note. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2023]
14. Human migration– refugee problem of the World with focus on India
Human migration
Refugee problem
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15. Frontiers and boundaries concerning Indian sub-continent
Frontiers and boundaries
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16. Population and Settlements– Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages
Population and Settlements
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Types and Patterns
- Discuss the factors affecting rural settlement pattern in India. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2022].
- Discuss the spatial distribution of types of rural settlements in Ganga Plain. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
- Discuss the patterns of rural settlements in Gangetic Plain. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2021]
Urbanization
- Enumerate the core infrastructure elements for Smart City development. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2018]
- Define urbanization. Discuss the problems caused by fast pace of urbanization. (200 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Smart Cities
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Smart Villages
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