UPSC History Syllabus 2022 Paper 1 and 2
UPSC History Syllabus 2022 - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has prescribed the UPSC IAS syllabus 2022 in the official notification of UPSC IAS 2022 released on February 2, 2022. The history syllabus for IAS 2022 prelims and mains is released by the Commission together in DF format. History optional syllabus is mentioned separately for paper 1 and paper 2 in the IAS 2022 notification.
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With the help of History syllabus for IAS prelims, candidates can know about the important topics and chapters asked in the UPSC CSE 2022 exam. Applicants can also know the difficulty level and questions asked in the UPSC IAS exam from UPSC History syllabus. Along with the IAS History optional syllabus for mains exam, candidates must also check UPSC IAS exam pattern 2022 for their preparations. UPSC IAS 2022 prelims examination is scheduled to be conducted on June 5, 2022. For more details about UPSC History syllabus 2022, candidates must read the article below.
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UPSC History Syllabus 2022 - For Paper I
Subject | Topics |
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Pre-history and Proto-history |
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Indus Valley Civilization | Origin date, extent, characteristics-decline, survival and significance, art and architecture |
Megalithic Cultures |
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Aryans and Vedic Period |
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Period of Mahajanapadas |
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Mauryan Empire |
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Post-Mauryan Period |
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Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India |
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Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas |
Land grants
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Regional States during Gupta Era |
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Themes in Early Indian Cultural History |
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Early Medieval India, 750-1200 |
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Cultural Traditions in India, 750-1200 |
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The Thirteenth Century |
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The Fourteenth Century |
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Society, Culture and Economy in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries |
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The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century-Political Developments and Economy |
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The Fifteenth and Early Sixteenth Century- Society and culture |
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Akbar |
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Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century |
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Economy and society, in the 16th and 17th Centuries |
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Culture during Mughal Empire |
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The Eighteenth Century |
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UPSC History Syllabus 2022 - For Paper II
Subject | Topics |
European Penetration into India | The Early European Settlements The English and the French East India Companies Siraj and the English The Battle of Plassey Significance of Plassey Their struggle for supremacy Carnatic Wars; Bengal-The conflict between the English and the Nawabs of Bengal The Portuguese and the Dutch |
British Expansion in India | The three Anglo-Maratha Wars The Punjab Bengal-Mir Jafar and Mir Kasim The Battle of Buxar; Mysore The Marathas |
Early Structure of the British Raj | The Pitt's India Act (1784) The Charter Act (1833) The Voice of free trade and the changing The English utilitarian and India The Early administrative structure From diarchy to direct control The Regulating Act (1773) character of British colonial rule |
Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule | Dislocation of traditional trade and commerce; De-industrialisation; Decline of traditional crafts; Drain of wealth; Economic transformation of India; Railroad and communication network including telegraph and postal services; Famine and poverty in the rural interior; European business enterprise and its limitations Land revenue settlements in British India; The Permanent Settlement; Ryotwari Settlement; Mahalwari Settlement; Economic impact of the revenue arrangements; Commercialization of agriculture; Rise of landless agrarian labourers; Impoverishment of the rural society. |
Social and Cultural Developments | The state of indigenous education, its dislocation; Orientalist-Anglicist controversy, The introduction of western education in India; The rise of press, literature and public opinion; The rise of modern vernacular literature; Progress of Science; Christian missionary activities in India. |
Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas | Ram Mohan Roy Islamic revivalism-the Feraizi and Wahabi Movements. The Brahmo Movement The Young Bengal Movement Dayanada Saraswati The social reform movements in India including Sati, widow remarriage, child marriage etc. Devendranath Tagore Iswarchandra Vidyasagar The contribution of Indian renaissance to the growth of modern India |
Enlightenment and Modern ideas | Major Ideas of Enlightenment : Kant, Rousseau. Rise of socialist ideas (up to Marx); spread of Marxian Socialism Spread of Enlightenment in the colonies. |
Origins of Modern Politics | American Revolution and the Constitution. British Democratic politics, 1815-1850 : Parliamentary Reformers, Free Traders, Chartists. French Revolution and Aftermath, 1789-1815. American Civil War with reference to Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery. European States System. |
Industrialization | English Industrial Revolution : Causes and Impact on Society. Industrialization in other countries : USA, Germany, Russia, Japan. Industrialization and Globalization. |
Nation-State System | Rise of Nationalism in the 19th century. Disintegration of Empires in the face of the emergence of nationalities across the World. Nationalism : State-building in Germany and Italy. |
Imperialism and Colonialism | South and South-East Asia. Imperialism and free trade: Rise of neo-imperialism Latin America and South Africa. Australia. |
Revolution and Counter-Revolution | Fascist Counter-Revolution, Italy and Germany. 19th Century European revolutions. The Chinese Revolution of 1949. The Russian Revolution of 1917-1921. |
World Wars | World War I : Causes and Consequences. 1st and 2nd World Wars as Total Wars : Societal implications. World War II : Causes and Consequences |
The World after World War II | Emergence of the Third World and non-alignment. Emergence of Two power blocs. UNO and the global disputes. |
Liberation from Colonial Rule | Latin America-Bolivar. Arab World-Egypt. Africa-Apartheid to Democracy. South-East Asia-Vietnam. |
Decolonization and Underdevelopment | Factors constraining Development ; Latin America, Africa |
Unification of Europe | Post War Foundations ; NATO and European Community. European Union Consolidation and Expansion of European Community |
Disintegration of Soviet Union and the Rise of the Unipolar World | Factors leading to the collapse of Soviet Communism and Soviet Union, 1985-1991 End of the Cold War and US Ascendancy in the World as the lone superpower. Political Changes in East Europe 1989-2001. |
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UPSC History Optional Books 2022
Books | Authors |
NCERT Books for History | NCERT |
The Wonder that was India by A.L Basham for Ancient History | A.L Basham |
Medieval India | Satish Chandra |
Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India all three volumes | J.L Mehta |
India's Ancient Past | R.S. Sharma |
History of Modern India | Bipan Chandra |
India's Struggle for Independence: 1857-1947 | Bipan Chandra |
History of the World | Arjun Dev and Indira Arjun Dev |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC History Syllabus 2022 Paper 1 and 2
Question: Which book should I read for modern history for UPSC?
Answer:
Candidates must refer to the Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India by J.L Mehta for their preparations.
Question: What is the selection process of UPSC IAS 2022?
Answer:
UPSC IAS selection process 2022 comprises prelims exam, mains exam and personal interview.
Question: What are the details required to download the IAS admit card?
Answer:
Candidates can download UPSC IAS admit card 2022 through their registration number and date of birth.
Question: How to download UPSC question papers PDF?
Answer:
Candidates can download IAS question papers 2022 from the official website of UPSC.
Question: What is the minimum age to apply for IAS exam?
Answer:
The minimum age to apply for IAS exam is 21 years.
Question: What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for IAS exam?
Answer:
The minimum educational qualification required to apply for UPSC 2022 exam is graduation.
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Questions related to UPSC CSE
Im a student Moving from 10th grade to 11th grade, can u please suggest me regarding stream selection in 11th. Actually, My aim of life is IAS. but Im Canfused in selecting stream. please tell me PCM / PCB , which most sutable for UPSC.
Hello Deepa,
Hope you're doing great and it's good to see that you're clear about what you want in your life at such an early age but you should know that UPSC is one of the toughest exams in India and minimum eligibility criteria for it is graduation so for now I'd advise you to opt for whichever stream you find interesting. Side by side you can keep on looking the UPSC syllabus and read as much as you can. As UPSC paper consists of an optional paper so you can complete your graduation and then decide which subject you'll opt for it. Currently I'd advise you to go for subjects and stream you have interest in.
Please find attached the syllabus of UPSC examination.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-syllabus/amp Good luck!
which subject I choose for ias after 10th
Dear Student ,
As you are in class 10, you need not to much pressure for preparing in IAS. Focus on your current curriculum for now . UPSC CSE is one of the most toughest competitive exams in India . So, only a proper subject only can't give you success .
For your help :
UPSC CSE eligibility in Academic qualification : Graduation in any subjects from any recognized University .
You can follow the below points till your Graduation is complete :
- Start Studying English Newspaper like The Hindu and make a practice/habit to read the Newspaper on a daily time basis
- Read the UPSC syllabus properly in your free time, and based on that you choose your subjects in 11th . As in UPSC , there is Optional paper which you need to select .
- Try to complete your mock test (based on your academic syllabus) within schedule time
- Be punctual and be consistent in your studies .
For your reference , you can go through this UPSC prep strategy article :
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-upsc-ias
Hope this helps !
Iam in class 7 and i want to prepare for ias exam what should i study
Dear aspirant !!
Hope you are doing great ! Dear , it's too early to prepare for ias ,don't ruin your childhood and memories in this rat race. ,try to explore more yourself. May be you are good in something other. At this stage it is hard to know the abilities of ourselves , don't be in burden of your parents ,ias is not an cup of tea for all. Stay calm and think about it . You have a lot of time .
However I can give you some tips to start your preparation ;-
- Take the early advantage. ...
- Realise that you have time constraints, so prioritize your time! ...
- Buy the most recommended books for IAS preparation. ...
- Enroll for ClearIAS mock test series. ...
- Utilise your spare time. ...
- Read newspapers and magazines. ...
- Keep writing..
For more information, regarding upsc ,visit the link ;-
Hope it helps you !!
Thanking you
I have hemophobia... am I eligible for IAS
Hi
Hemophobia is the fear of seeing blood, it's nothing to do with your eligibility of IAS, so yes you are eligible. Just make sure that during medical verification you gets your tests done, and don't skip blood tests etc just because of fear of seeing blood.
If you want to become an IAS officer then you need to clear UPSC civil services examination. UPSC eligibility criteria is provided below:-
-----------) You must have a bachelor's degree in any, discipline from a recognised university.
-----------) Minimum age limit :- you need to be at least 21 years old to be eligible as on 1st of August of the year of filling the form i. e as on 1st August 2021 for UPSC 2021.
-----------) Maximum age limit :- 32 years , also there's 3 year relaxation on upper age limit for obc and of 5 years for sc/st category.
-----------) Attempt limit:- The maximum of times one can appear in UPSC is given below category wise :-
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General/ EWS - 6
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OBC or General PwD - 9
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SC/ ST - No limit , can appear till upper age limit .
For detailed information related to UPSC eligibility criteria , you can visit our page at
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria/amp
If you are eligible then you need to appear in UPSC civil services examination which consists of three stages listed below :-
-----------) prelims exam :- it is objective paper and is of qualifying nature , so you just need to at least qualify it to be eligible for mains examination, the score /marks obtained by you in your prelims examination is not added up or used in your final merit. Your prelims exam consist of 2 papers: -
-) general studies 1
-) general studies II ( csat )
You get 2 hours for each paper
-----------) Mains exam. :- it is descriptive /written examination . There are a total of 9 papers which are listed below:-
-) compulsory indian language.
-) english
-) essay
-) general studies I
-) general studies II
-) general studies III
-) general studies IV
-) optional I
-) optional II
-----------) Interview :- After qualifying mains, you have to go through interview round, and it is more of test of your personality rather than knowledge.
If you managed to sail through all the three stages then you can become an IAS officer depending on your rank in UPSC, your category etc
For detailed information check out :-
https://school.careers360.com/articles/how-to-become-an-ias-officer
For upsc preparation tips go through :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-upsc
Regards
ADITYA KUMAR
which group best for IAS and college
Hi
Your profile suggests that your qualification is 10th.
You can choose any of science ,commerce or arts stream based on your interest after your 10th for your 10 +2 and then for graduation if you want to become an IAS officer.
This is because,
to become an IAS officer you need to clear UPSC civil services examination and to be eligible for UPSC examination there is no compulsion to have done 10+2 in a particular stream , also there's no compulsion to be a graduate in a particular subject. You can be a graduate in any discipline.
For your reference,
UPSC eligibility criteria is provided below:-
************* You must have a bachelor's degree in any, discipline from a recognised university .
************* Minimum age limit :- you need to be at least 21 years old to be eligible as on 1st of August of the year of filling the form
************* Maximum age limit :- 32 years , also there's 3 year relaxation on upper age limit for obc and of 5 years for sc/st category as on 1st August of the year of examination
************* Attempt limit:- The maximum of times one can appear in UPSC is given below category wise :-
-
General/ EWS - 6
-
OBC or General PwD - 9
-
SC/ ST - No limit , can appear till upper age limit .
You can check detailed eligibility at :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria
But yes,
choosing Arts or the humanities in your 10+2 and graduation can be really helpful for your UPSC examination, this is because in Arts you will be learning subjects like history , polity etc which are a part of the UPSC syllabus so it will help you in your upsc examination.
So, take your time and decide .
Coming to college/school
You can choose any recognised school/college for 10+2 and then for graduation depending upon the course you opt for.
To help you further, here's a brief of your UPSC examination pattern
Your UPSC civil services examination consists of three stages
********prelims exam :- it is objective paper and is of qualifying nature , so you just need to at least qualify it to be eligible for mains examination, the score /marks obtained by you in your prelims examination is not added up or used in your final merit. Your prelims exam consist of 2 papers: -
-----) general studies 1
-----) general studies II ( csat )
You get 2 hours for each paper
********Mains exam. :- it is descriptive /written examination . There are a total of 9 papers which are listed below:-
-----) compulsory indian language.
-----) english
-----) essay
-----) general studies I
-----) general studies II
-----) general studies III
-----) general studies IV
-----) optional I
-----) optional II
The compulsory indian language and english are qualifying in nature . You just need to qualify them. The marks obtained by you in these two papers will not be counted towards merit list.
*********Interview :- After qualifying mains, you have to go through interview round, and it is more of test of your personality rather than knowledge.
For detail examination pattern check out :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-exam-pattern
Thank you