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Looking for UPSC Notes for Art and Culture? We have got you covered!  India’s Art and Culture have deep roots in the country’s ancient and medieval history. Art and culture are an integral part of UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1 and Mains GS Paper 1. Every year, the very dynamic character of the questions has perplexed civil service applicants in the Prelims Exam. It becomes more difficult because there is no fixed study material from which students can prepare for this section. To make things easy, our UPSC Coaching team has curated free UPSC Notes for Art and Culture in this article.

India’s art and culture are broad and diversified subjects. Because of its diversity, UPSC Exam applicants sometimes find it challenging to study art and culture. India’s art and culture are inextricably related to the country’s ancient and medieval histories. According to current trends, the UPSC poses the question indirectly, these questions are related to India’s ancient and medieval history, as well as current events. This article will provide you with the art and culture notes for UPSC exam.

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Check out the important Art and Culture Topic Links & PDF in the table below for the UPSC IAS Exam:

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1 Most Famous Folk Dances Of India For UPSC Download as PDF
2 Difference between Vedas and Upanishads Download as PDF
3 Gandhara School of Art – UPSC Download as PDF
4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Download as PDF
5 Difference Between Gandhara and Mathura School of Art Download as PDF
6 Difference between Nagara and Dravidian Style of Temple Architecture Download as PDF
7 Manipuri Dance Download as PDF
8 Odissi Download as PDF
9 Folk Music in India Download as PDF
10 Sangam Literature Download as PDF
11 Indian Classical Dances Download as PDF
12 Difference Between Vedas and Puranas Download as PDF
13 Mughal Architecture Download as PDF
14 Difference between Classical and Folk Dance Download as PDF
15 List of Historical Monuments in India Download as PDF
16 NCERT Notes: Prehistoric Rock Paintings Download as PDF
17 Chola Temples Of Tamil Nadu Download as PDF
18 6 Orthodox Schools of Hindu Philosophy Download as PDF
19 Art & Culture Questions in UPSC Mains GS 1 Download as PDF
20 Warli Painting Download as PDF
21 Mohiniyattam Classical Dance Download as PDF
22 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages in India Download as PDF
23 Musical Instruments – Ghana Vadya and Sushira Vadya Download as PDF
24 Mughal Painting Download as PDF
25 Pithora Painting Download as PDF
26 Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music Download as PDF
27 Puppetry in India Download as PDF
28 Musical Instruments – Tata Vadya Download as PDF
29 Tribal Paintings of India Download as PDF
30 Types of Puppets Used in India Download as PDF
31 Avanaddha Vadya Download as PDF
32 Interesting Facts About Tanjore Paintings Download as PDF
33 Madhubani Painting Download as PDF
34 Difference Between Gandhara and Mathura School of Art Download as PDF
35 Art and Culture under the Delhi Sultanate Download as PDF
36 Miniature Painting Download as PDF
37 Deccan School of Painting for UPSC Exam Download as PDF
38 Mahabalipuram Notes For UPSC Download as PDF
39 UPSC IAS Prelims Examination: Rajput Painting Download as PDF
40 Sattriya Dance Download as PDF
41 UPSC IAS Prelims Examination: Mysore Paintings Download as PDF
42 Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture Download as PDF
43 Sufi Saints Download as PDF
44 Kathak Download as PDF
45 Pashmina Shawls Download as PDF
46 Hornbill Festival Download as PDF
47 IAS Prelims and Mains Exam: History-About Buddha and Buddhism Download as PDF
48 Cave Architecture in Ancient India Download as PDF
49 Difference Between Art and Culture Download as PDF
50 How is Kuchipudi Dance Different from Bharatanatyam? Download as PDF
51 Kathakali Download as PDF
52 UPSC Exam: Right Strategy to cover Art and Culture for IAS Prelims Download as PDF
53 Basaveshwara and Veera Shaivism Download as PDF
54 Difference between Indian and Islamic Style Architecture Download as PDF
55 What is Traditional Theatre? Download as PDF
56 Art, Literature, Architecture And Culture Notes For UPSC Download as PDF
57 Paryatan Parv Download as PDF
58 Forms of String Puppets in India Download as PDF
59 Thangka Paintings Download as PDF
60 Styles Of Bharata Natyam Download as PDF
61 Geographical Indications Download as PDF
62 Post-Mauryan Age – Crafts, Trade & Towns Download as PDF
63 Traditional Theatre Forms in India Download as PDF
64 Sufism in India Download as PDF
65 Incredible India Download as PDF
66 Buddhism Download as PDF
67 Amarnath Yatra Download as PDF
68 How to prepare Art and Culture for UPSC exam? Download as PDF
69 Art and Culture: Temple Architecture Styles Download as PDF
70 Conservation of Heritage Sites – India Download as PDF
71 Amaravati – Legislative Capital of Andhra Pradesh Download as PDF
72 Mahabodhi Temple Download as PDF
73 How Many Indian Philosophies are there? Download as PDF
74 Padmanabhaswamy Temple Verdict & Implications Download as PDF
75 Later Vedic Culture Download as PDF
76 Pahari Painting Download as PDF
77 Bharatanatyam Download as PDF
78 Kuchipudi Dance Form Download as PDF
79 Folk Dances Of India Download as PDF
80 Glove Puppet Forms of India Download as PDF
81 Rod Puppets in India Download as PDF
82 Bharatanatyam-Features and Styles Download as PDF
83 Jallikattu Download as PDF

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Why is Art and Culture Important for the UPSC Exam?

Art and culture are included in the UPSC Syllabus for the GS1 Paper in the Preliminary Examination and the GS1 Paper in the UPSC Mains Examination. Studying Indian culture and tradition for the UPSC Civil Services Exam is a daunting task for the majority of aspirants.

  • In the UPSC IAS exam, candidates may be asked questions on a wide range of topics related to art and culture, including literature, music, dance, architecture, and other forms of artistic expression.
  • Studying art and culture will provide valuable insight into the country’s history, society, and values of different communities in India, how various policies & decisions are taken and how they affect various communities of the country.
  • In the UPSC exam, candidates may also be expected to have a broad understanding of the role of art and culture in Indian society and the different ways in which they contribute to the social and economic development of the country.
  • Candidates may also be asked to suggest ways to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of India.
  • Art and culture topics will help candidates understand the diversity of India and appreciate the various cultural traditions and practices that exist within the country.
  • Having a strong foundation in art and culture is important for candidates preparing for the UPSC IAS exam, as it can help them understand the diversity of India and appreciate the cultural richness of the country.

Weightage of Art and Culture in UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam

The weightage of the Art and Culture subject for the UPSC Prelims & Mains Exam is mentioned in the bar chart below:

From the above bar chart, we can say that maximum art & culture questions are asked in the UPSC prelims exam as compared with the Mains exam. So, studying art & culture notes for UPSC is important for all the aspirants to clear the prelims exam and qualify for the Mains exam.

Strategy to Prepare Art and Culture for the UPSC History Exam

  • Read NCERT history textbooks for classes VI and VII, as well as XI and XII (NCERTs) and Class XI should be thoroughly studied for the art forms. Get books here – NCERT Books.
  • Read Nitin Singhania’s Indian Art & Culture and re-read it several times to memorize the names. Rote learning is a key component of the Art & Culture preparation plan.
  • A comprehensive reading of the UPSC previous year question papers is essential for learning Art and Culture because it assists in understanding the pattern of questions. An analysis of the question patterns will put you in the appropriate route for your studies.
  • Take note of the visual aspects. A strictly academic approach to art and culture will not familiarize you with the intricacies of each genre.
  • Follow the official website of the CCRT (Center for Cultural Resources & Training) for any significant updates, as well as the PIB website for information on GI tags and other recent cultural festivals and initiatives.

For detailed strategy, check out How to prepare art and culture for UPSC Exam here!

Important Art and Culture Books

Below is a list of some of the important art and culture books for UPSC preparation.

  • NCERT Class 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Textbooks
  • Previous Years Papers
  • Class XIIth NCERT- An Introduction to Indian Art
  • Class XI NCERT- Ancient India by R.S Sharma
  • Class XII- Medieval India by Satish Chandra
  • CCRT website
  • NIOS materials
  • Spectrum for Indian Culture
  • National Culture of India – Abid Hussain

Analyzing the rising trend, we concluded that the questions in the UPSC CSE exam were related to India’s ancient, medieval, and present history. Before beginning their preparation, candidates should have a fundamental understanding of the UPSC syllabus for both the Prelims and Mains exams. Students on the CSE prelims exam face the most difficulty in the art and culture subject. The students have no notion of what books and study materials are available for this section.

Also, check the Related Subject Pages for UPSC Preparation in the table below:
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Art and Culture UPSC Notes FAQs

There is no set number of questions that may be asked depending on the art and culture syllabus; nonetheless, students should expect 4 to 10 questions for the forthcoming preliminary test.

Painting, Architecture, Literature, Language and Philosophy, Dance forms, Music, Theatre and Puppetry, Indian Cinema are all included in the UPSC Art and Culture Syllabus.

Aspirants can become adept and cover Art and Culture in just 15 days using extremely effective strategies.

Nitin Singhania's notes for Art and Culture are excellently written. They are beneficial for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. They are, nevertheless, insufficient. The book Art & Heritage – NCERT is really nicely written.

The topic 'Art and Culture' is particularly significant in Paper-I of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination and UPSC Mains GS-I. UPSC asks a variety of questions from this segment, hence it is critical for IAS Exam candidates to understand the important topics under Art and Culture.

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