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Download essential History books for UPSC in pdf format
Historical essays by Romila Thapar
Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
Download NCERT History books for UPSC in pdf format
Class 8th NCERT History
Class 9th NCERT History
Class 10th NCERT History
Class 11th NCERT History
Class 12th NCERT History
Study Plan for History NCERT
Month 1: Ancient & Medieval India:
✁ Week 1: Prehistoric, Indus Valley, Vedic period, Mauryan & Gupta Empires.
✁ Week 2: Class 12 NCERT (Part I): Early urbanization, Mauryan governance, Gupta Empire, Class 7-8 NCERT: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire.
✁ Week 3: Class 12 NCERT (Part II & III): Mughal decline, regional kingdoms, socio-economic conditions.
Month 2: Modern India:
✁ Week 4 Class 8-10 NCERT: British expansion, colonial impact, Revolt of 1857, early Nationalist movements.
✁ Week 5: Class 12 NCERT (Part III): Gandhian movements, Quit India, Partition, Independence.
✁ Week 6: Post-Independence: Socio-economic reforms, foreign policy, key developments (Class 12 NCERT).
Month 3: Revision & Practice:
✁ Week 7-8: Revise Ancient, Medieval, Modern History. Focus on key dates, events, and rulers.
✁ Week 9-10: Solve PYQs, and practice mock tests.
✁ Week 11-12: Final revision, consolidate notes, and take full-length mock tests.
Tips:
✁Active Notes: Focus on key events and figures.
✁ Regular Revision: Review weekly.
✁ Mock Tests: Practice regularly for exam readiness.
Geography NCERT Downloads
Class 8th NCERT Geography
Class 9th NCERT Geography
Class 10th NCERT Geography
Class 11th NCERT Geography
Class 12th NCERT Geography
Study Plan for Geography NCERT
Week 1-2: Class 11 (Physical Geography):
✁ Key Topics: Earth’s structure, landforms, plate tectonics, soil, and climate, Focus on geomorphology, weather, and oceanography.
Week 3-4: Class 12 (Human Geography):
✁ Key Topics: Population, migration, urbanization, Economic geography: agriculture, industries, transport.
Week 5-6: Class 11 & 12 (Geography of India)
✁ Key Topics: Physical features, rivers, agriculture, resources, and regional planning in India.
Week 7-8: Revision & Practice:
✁ Key Activities: Revise major concepts and map work, Take mock tests, and revise weak areas.
Daily/Weekly Goals:
✁ Daily: 2-3 hours on NCERT.
✁ Weekly: Revise key chapters.
✁ Map Practice: 15 minutes daily.