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Trend Analysis of Modern History

Modern History forms an important part of the Civil Services Examination. The weightage of questions asked in Prelims are generally 8-12.

According to the trend, the questions related to Modern History asked in the UPSC IAS prelims exam were moderate to tough in their difficulty level. 

Student can attempt the easily, hence Modern history is an important portion of prelims paper which can’t be ignored.

Broad topics which are covered in Modern History are as follows:

1.    Later Mughals and Condition of India: Political History of Later Mughals

2.    Different Regional Kingdoms and Kings

3.    Advent of Europeans: Establishments and Factories of Different European States.

4.    British conquest of India: Expansion policies, Economic and Administrative Policies,

       Social Reform Legislation's, Reforms in Education, Railways, Civil Services and Judiciary, etc.

5.    Governor - Generals and Viceroys and their works.

       Charter Acts and Government of India Acts

6.    Revolts - Tribal and Non-tribal Revolts and their leaders. Peasant movements - Places and Leaders

       1857 - Leaders and Places, Causes of Failure, Comments.

7.    Social Reforms - Various institutions and leaders and purpose of such institutions in the field of religion and women Empowerment.

8.    Freedom Movement chronology and outcomes

10.  Left and Working class Movements leaders, parties and mouth pieces.

11.  Revolutionary Movements and extremists

 
Modern history trend analysis

If we analyse the previous year questions, certain sub-sections are frequently asked in the paper such as – Acts related to Constitution making, Social reformers, Gandhi’s movements, Indian congress sessions, Land revenue/economic policies of Britishers.

How to Prepare

The syllabus mentioned for the Prelims examination is in brief and does not define underlined topics or sub-topics needed for clearing the examination.

Hence in this process students end up in reading many books and materials. They fail to understand what to read, from where to read and how much to read.

It has also been seen that students prefer readymade materials available in the market rather than the books.

Significance of reading books:

·         Helps in better understanding

·         Helps in development of broader outlook and learning of many micro-topics

·         Helps in the enhancement of comprehension skill.

Books important for the preparation of Modern History are:

Note: In IASHELPDESK we are providing the books, videos and sample questions at one stop so that a student may concentrate in attainment of knowledge rather than busy in accessing the different sources.