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Modern History Notes For UPSC: Download Free PDF & Important Topics Weightage!

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Modern Indian History is included in the UPSC syllabus for both the mains and prelims tests. It is part of the mains exam’s General Studies Paper I. In contemporary history, the emergence of British hegemony in India, the resulting changes in Indian society, politics, economy, and culture, the independence movement, its various phases and personalities, and so on are all covered.

In this article on Modern History Notes for UPSC, we will discuss the important topics in the Modern History section. We will also discuss the weightage given to the Modern History section since 2011. Along with this, we will also discuss some preparation tips and strategies for the Modern History UPSC section along with the important booklist for the same.

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Check out the important Modern History Notes for UPSC & PDF Links in the table below for the IAS exam.

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Zamindari System in India Download as PDF
Wood Despatch Download as PDF
Lord Curzon Download as PDF
Salt Satyagraha Download as PDF
Hunter Commission Download as PDF
Butler Committee Download as PDF
Mcmahon Line Download as PDF
Moplah Rebellion Download as PDF
Home Rule Movement Download as PDF
PanchSheel Agreement  Download as PDF
Swaraj Party Download as PDF
Indian National Army (INA) and Subhash Chandra Bose Download as PDF
Lord Ripon Download as PDF
First Round Table Conference 1930 Download as PDF
Revolt of 1857: Political and Economic Causes Download as PDF
Revolt of 1857: Social Causes Download as PDF
Dandi March Download as PDF
Vaikom Satyagraha Download as PDF
Politico-Religious Movements in the 18th and 19th Centuries Download as PDF
All India Kisan Sabha Download as PDF
Revolt of 1857: Immediate Factor For UPSC Exams Download as PDF
Bardoli Satyagraha Download as PDF
Tribal Uprising Download as PDF
Difference between moderates and extremists Download as PDF
Champaran Satyagraha Download as PDF
Lucknow Pact 1916 Download as PDF
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association(HSRA) Download as PDF
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Download as PDF
Kakori Train Conspiracy Download as PDF
1st Session of the Indian National Congress (INC) Download as PDF
C R Formula or Rajaji Formula (1944) Download as PDF
Velu Thampi Dalawa Download as PDF
Poona Pact 1932 Download as PDF
Battle Of Buxar Download as PDF
Rowlatt Act And Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Download as PDF
Gandhi Irwin Pact Download as PDF
Freedom Fighters Of India Download as PDF
Swadeshi Movement Download as PDF
National Integration In India Download as PDF
Women Freedom Fighters in India Download as PDF
Formation of Indian National Congress Download as PDF
Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 Download as PDF
Indian National Congress Sessions Download as PDF
Non-Cooperation Movement Download as PDF
Evolution of Indian Railways Download as PDF
Kothari Education Commission Download as PDF
Non-Aligned Movement Download as PDF
Indigo Rebellion Download as PDF
Wavell Plan and Shimla Conference Download as PDF
History of Railways (British India) Download as PDF
Land Revenue System in India Download as PDF
Land Reforms in India Download as PDF
Paika Rebellion Download as PDF
Difference Between War and Battle Download as PDF
Treaty of Versailles Download as PDF
Difference Between Ancient, Medieval and Modern History Download as PDF
Revolt Of 1857 – Military Causes Download as PDF
Impact Of British Rule In India Download as PDF
Sarojini Naidu Download as PDF
Battle of Longewala Download as PDF
Bhagat Singh Download as PDF
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Download as PDF
Surat Split 1907 Download as PDF
Savitri Bai Phule Download as PDF
Komagata Maru Incident Download as PDF
Legislations In British India Download as PDF
Khosla Commission 1970 Download as PDF
Lord Lytton Download as PDF
Annie Besant Download as PDF
Colonialism Download as PDF
India After Independence Download as PDF
Sardar Udham Singh Download as PDF
Lachit Borphukan Download as PDF
British Empire Download as PDF
Peshwa Madhav Rao I Download as PDF
Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath Download as PDF
Integration of Princely States Download as PDF
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Indian Modern History - Weightage Since 2011
  • Indian Modern History is given the weightage of around 7-8 questions in the Preliminary Stage.
  • While, in the mains stage, around 3-4 questions are asked in the GS 1 Mains Paper which amounts to around 45-50 marks in the GS 1 paper.

Modern History UPSC - Importance
  • Whether it’s the Prelims, Mains, or Interview, Modern History is a vital subject in all three rounds of the exam.
  • It’s also a crucial part of the administrative procedure.

Modern History is concerned with a wide range of topics, including:

  • India in 1750.
  • British Expansion.
  • Changes were introduced by the British.
  • Popular Uprising and Revolts against the British.
  • Socio-Religious Movements.
  • The emergence of Indian Nationalism and India’s struggle for independence.

Modern History UPSC - Preparation Tips
  • Read NCERTs: For a solid foundation in modern history, read the NCERTs for Classes XIth to VIIIth.
  • The following are some basic books to read: India’s struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra, Spectrum Modern Indian History must be read to gain a thorough understanding of the subject.
  • Solve previous year’s papers: This will give you a decent idea of the kinds of questions that have lately been asked. It will also help you revise effectively and efficiently.
  • Solve Subject Specific Mocks as well.

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Modern Indian history is included in the UPSC syllabus for both the mains and prelims tests. It is part of the main exam's General Studies Paper I. In contemporary history, the emergence of British hegemony in India, the resulting changes in Indian society, politics, economy, and culture, the independence movement, its various phases and personalities, and so on are all covered.

Indian Modern History is given the weightage of around 7-8 questions in the Preliminary Stage. While, in the mains stage, around 3-4 questions are asked in the GS 1 Mains Paper which amounts to around 45-50 marks in the GS 1 paper.

India in 1750, British Expansion, Changes introduced by the British, Popular Uprising and Revolts against the British, Socio-Religious Movements, The emergence of Indian Nationalism and India’s struggle for independence.

Read NCERTs: For a solid foundation in modern history, read the NCERTs for Classes XIth to VIIIth. Solve previous year's papers: This will give you a decent idea of the kinds of questions that have lately been asked. It will also help you revise effectively and efficiently. Solve Subject Specific Mocks as well.

India’s struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra, Spectrum Modern Indian History must be read to gain a thorough understanding of the subject.

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