Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Civil Services Exam-History Tips and Strategy Part 1


Civil Services Exam-History Tips and Strategy Part 1

Ancient India

Topic
Sub-topic
Brief Description
30 Marks
60 Marks
1

Sources



i)
Archeological sources

2003

ii)
Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments

2007/09
2

Pre-history and Proto-history
2010

3

Indus Valley Civilization

2002
4

Megalithic Cultures

2008
5

Aryans and Vedic Period
2009/10
2004
6

Period of Mahajanapadas



i)
Economic growth; Introduction of coinage

2003

ii)
Spread of Jainism and Buddhism

2007

iii)
Rise of Magadha and Nandas

2001
7

Mauryan Empire



i)
Polity, Administration

2005

ii)
Religion; Spread of religion; Literature

2004
8

Post - Mauryan Period
2010
2008
9

Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India
2010
2008
10

Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas



i)
Polity and administration
2009
2006/05

ii)
Indian feudalism, Caste system, Position of women

2007/05/10

iii)
Education and educational institutions

2003
11

Regional States during Gupta Era



i)
Chalukyas of Badami



ii)
Palas, Senas, Rashtrakutas


12

Themes in Early Indian Cultural History



i)
major stages in the evolution of art and architecture

2004/2009

ii)
ideas in Science and Mathematics

2001

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