General Studies Paper I

Indian Heritage & Culture, Modern Indian History, World History, Indian Society, and Geography of India and the World.

Mains syllabus · 8 topics

Indian Culture

Indian Art & Culture

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Modern Indian History

Modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century until the present — significant events, personalities, issues; the Freedom Struggle.

Modern Indian History (Concise)

Post-Independence India

Post-Independence Consolidation & Reorganization

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

World History

History of the World from the 18th century — Industrial Revolution, world wars, decolonization, political philosophies and their effects.

Indian Society

Salient features of Indian Society; diversity; role of women; population; urbanization; globalization; communalism, regionalism & secularism.

World Physical Geography

Salient features of World's Physical Geography.

Resources & Industrial Location

Natural Resources & Industrial Location

Distribution of key natural resources; factors responsible for location of primary, secondary and tertiary industries.

Geophysical Phenomena & Changing Features

Geophysical Phenomena

Earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, cyclones; changes in critical geographical features, water bodies, ice-caps, flora and fauna.