Modern Indian History
Out of 100 questions in UPSC CSE Prelims question paper 3 to 10 questions can be expected from Modern Indian History.
Prelims Syllabus
History of India and Indian National Movement.
Mains Syllabus
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
| Year | No: of questions in Prelims | No: of questions in Mains |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | - |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 2 |
Topics covered in this course
Text Book: A Brief history of Modern India- Spectrum Publications (2019 Edition)
Part -I
Chapter 4 - India on the Eve of British Conquest
Chapter 5 - Expansion and Consolidation of BritishPower in India
Chapter 6 - People’s Resistance Against British Before 1857
Chapter 7 - The Revolt of 1857
Chapter 8 - Socio-Religious Reform Movements:General Features
Chapter 9 - A General Survey of Socio-Cultural Reform Movements
Chapter 10 - Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India
Chapter 11 - Indian National Congress: Foundation and the Moderate Phase
Chapter 12- Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)
Chapter 13- First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917)
Chapter 14- First World War and Nationalist Response
Chapter 15- Emergence of Gandhi
Chapter 16-Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Aandolan
Chapter 17- Emergence of Swarajists, Socialist Ideas,Revolutionary Activities and Other New Forces
Chapter 18-Simon Commission and the Nehru Report
Chapter 19- Civil Disobedience Movement and Round Table Conferences
Chapter 20-Debates on the Future Strategy after Civil Disobedience Movement
Chapter 21-Congress Rule in Provinces
Chapter 22-Nationalist Response in the Wake of World War II
Chapter 23-Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan,and the INA
Chapter 24-Post-War National Scenario
Chapter 25-Independence with Partition
Part II
Chapter 26 Constitutional, Administrative and Judicial Developments
Chapter 27 Survey of British Policies in India
Chapter 28 Economic Impact of British Rule in India
Chapter 29 Development of Indian Press
Chapter 30 Development of Education
Chapter 31 Peasant Movements 1857-1947
Chapter 32 The Movement of the Working Class
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