UPSC
Paper-1 Essay-2(250 marks) Candidates are required to write two Essays on specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.They are expected keep closely to the subjects of the Essays to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion,and to write concisely. Credit eill be given for effective and exact expression. Paper-2 General studies-1: Indian Heritage and Culture,History and Geography of the World and Society (250 marks) 1. Indian cultures covers the salient aspects of Art form,Literature,Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2. Modern Indian history from about The middle of the Eighteenth Century until the present-Significant Events,personalities,Issues. 3. The freedom struggle -Its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 4.Post-Independence cosolidation and recognisation within the country. History of the world will include events from 18th Century such as Industrial Revolution, World wars, Redrawal of National Boundaries,