History Optional IAS Mains Q&A 16 Years Topic-Wise Solved Papers

Prepare smarter and score higher in UPSC IAS Mains with this meticulously compiled resource – History Optional IAS Mains Solved Papers (2009–2024). Covering 16 years of previous year question papers, this book offers topic-wise arrangement for both Paper I and Paper II, strictly based on the latest UPSC syllabus.

About the book: History Optional IAS Mains Solved Papers

15 Years Topic-Wise Papers have been solved according to UPSC Civil Services Optional Syllabus. The book is also useful for All State Public Service Commissions’ and other similar pattern of Examinations

Q. What is the answer Writing Approach Adopted in this Book?

• We have put forth answers to each question as per the demand of the question.
• We have adopted an elaborate approach while writing these answers to arm you with relevant knowledge related to all aspects of a particular topic.
• In most of the answers, we have provided additional information, not necessarily adhering to the prescribed word limit but covering all dimensions to that question.
• This will enrich you with in-depth knowledge on that topic and help in writing better answers in future.

Q. How this book will help you in answer writing practice?

This book will assist you in answer writing practice in two ways –

First: use this book as a source of reference for the topics and write answers in your own unique way or alternatively.

Second: you may write previous years answers and compare them with the standard answer provided in this book.

Q. How is the Importance of History as an Optional?

• History is a popular and very important subject in the UPSC scheme of things because it is included in the IAS Prelims exam and in IAS Mains General Studies papers as well. So you can better use your time by simultaneously preparing for Optional and GS Papers.
• Topics in History will also be helpful in Essay papers. Optional subjects have become the deciding factor in getting and interview call.
• Through UPSC has introduced four GS papers to give a level playing field to all the dynamic and unpredictable questions of GS papers defeated the purpose and made Optional paper the magic wand.
• The toppers score also tells it loudly that optional subjects play a defining role in determining the selection of the candidates.

So, overall History Optional book is an ideal companion for you going to appear for the Mains examination. To help the aspirants to get acclaimed with the pattern and trend of the exam, this book is a valuable gift for you.

Book Contents: History Optional IAS Mains Solved Papers for UPSC & State PSCs Exam

The questions are segregated chapter-wise as follows:

1. History Mains Exam 2024 Solved PAPER-I
2. History Mains Exam 2024 Solved PAPER-II
3. History Mains Exam 2023 Solved PAPER-I
4. History Mains Exam 2023 Solved PAPER-II

History Optional IAS Mains Solved Papers -1

Map Section

1. Sources
2. Pre-history and Proto-history
3. Indus Valley Civilization
4. Megalithic Cultures
5. Aryans and Vedic Period
6. Period of Mahajanapadas
7. Mauryan Empire
8. Post – Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushan as, Western Kshatrapas)
9. Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India
10. Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas
11. Regional States during Gupta Era
12. Themes in Early Indian Cultural History
13. Early Medieval India, 750-1200
14. Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200
15. The Thirteenth Century
16. The Fourteenth Century
17. Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries
18. The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century – Political Development and Economy
19. The Fifteenth and early Sixteenth Century – Society and Culture
20. Akbar
21. Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century
22. Economy and Socity in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
23. Culture in the Mughal Empire
24. The Eighteenth Century

History Optional IAS Mains Solved Papers -2

1. European Penetration into India
2. British Expansion in India
3. Early Structure of the British Raj
4. Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
5. Social and Cultural Developments
6. Social and Religious Reform movements in Bengal and Other Areas
7. Indian Response to British Rule
8. Factors leading to the birth of Indian Nationalism
9. Rise of Gandhi
10. Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India (1958-1935)
11. Other strands in the National Movement
12. Politics of Separatism
13. Consolidation as a Nation
14. Caste and Ethnicity after 1947
15. Economic development and political change
16. Enlightenment and Modern Ideas
17. Origins of Modern Politics
18. Industrialization
19. Nation-State System
20. Imperialism and Colonialism
21. Revolution and Counter-Revolution
22. World Wars
23. The World after World War II
24. Liberation from Colonial Rule
25. Decolonization and Underdevelopment
26. Unification of Europe
27. Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World