Table of Contents for General Studies (GS)
Table of Contents for General Studies (GS)
I. Ancient History
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | About Contents of Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Religious and Historical Texts | History of India : Ancient, Bharatvarsha: The Indian Subcontinent, Classification of Indian History |
| 2. | Foreign Travelers : Ancient India | Greek and Roman Writers, Chinese Writers, Arabic Writers, Other Foreign Writers |
| 3. | Archaeological Evidence and Prehistoric Ages | Early Religious Inscriptions, Important Inscriptions and Their Associated Rulers, Prehistoric Period & Protohistoric Period : A Detailed Overview |
| 4. | Indus Valley Civilization | Major Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, Major Sites, Rivers, and Excavators |
| 5. | Vedic Period: A Complete Overview | Social and Political Structure, Popular Assemblies, Warfare and Conflicts, Vedic Society and Social Division |
| 6. | Rise of Mahajanapadas (6th Century BCE) | List of 16 Mahajanapadas with Detailed Table |
| 7. | Jainism – A Detailed Overview | Important Tirthankaras, Mahavira’s Spiritual Journey, Major Jain Tirthankaras and Their Symbols, Important Jain Councils (Sangitis), Jain Architecture and Art, Philosophy of Jainism. |
| 8. | Rise of Buddhism and Life of Gautama Buddha | Important Symbols Related to the Life of Buddha, Sacred Texts of Buddhism, Core Beliefs of Buddhism, Buddhist Councils (Sangitis), Concepts in Buddhist Philosophy, Major Schools/Branches of Buddhism, Buddhist Art and Architecture, Important Buddhist Texts (Besides Tripitaka) |
| 9. | Shaivism and Vaishnavism | Philosophical Opponents & Other Thinkers (for context), The Ten Avatars of Vishnu (Dashavatara), Major Philosophical Sects within Vaishnavism, Popular Vaishnav Sects and Saints, |
| 10. | Islam, Christianity & Zoroastrianism | Islam – Arrival in India, Life of Jesus, Teachings, Parsi Religion |
| 11. | The Rise of the Magadha Empire | Early Rulers of Magadha (Brihadratha Dynasty, Haryanka Dynasty, Shishunaga Dynasty, Nanda Dynasty), Fall of the Nandas and Rise of the Mauryas, Factors to rise of Magadha. |
| 12. | Alexander the Great | His Life, Indian Campaign, and Legacy, Achaemenian Dynasty, Alexander’s Invasion of India, Battle of the Hydaspes, Porus: The Brave Indian King of the Hydaspes, Summary Contents Table: Alexander the Great and His Indian Campaign |
| 13. | The Maurya Empire: A Detailed Study | Greek Contacts and the War with Seleucus, Bindusara: The Second Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka the Great: The Most Famous Mauryan Emperor, Religious and Cultural Contributions, |
| 14. | Mauryan Arts and Administration | Ashoka’s Major Rock Edicts, Territorial Classification in the Mauryan Empire, Ashoka’s Personal Transformation and Legacy, Important Officials in the Maurya Administration (As Mentioned in Arthashastra) |
| 15. | Shunga and Kanva dynasties | Major Rulers of the Shunga and Kanva Dynasty, Contributions to Art, Architecture, and Religion, Comparison of Maurya, Shunga, and Kanva Dynasties |
| 16. | Satavahana Dynasty | Sources of Infomation, Important Rulers and Contributions, Cultural and Religious Contributions, Economic Achievements, Special Facts about Gautamiputra Satakarni |
II. Polity (Ch. 1–10 of 30)
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | About Contents of Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Background | Traces constitutional development from British rule to independence. |
| 2 | Making of the Constitution | Discusses the Constituent Assembly and framing process. |
| 3 | Salient Features of the Constitution | Overview of key features like federalism, secularism, and parliamentary system. |
| 4 | Preamble | Explains the philosophy and objectives of the Indian Constitution. |
| 5 | Union & Its Territory | Defines India’s territorial boundaries and creation of new states. |
| 6 | Citizenship | Covers provisions for citizenship and relevant constitutional articles. |
| 7 | Fundamental Rights | Details all six rights and landmark Supreme Court judgments. |
| 8 | Directive Principles | Explains the socio-economic goals laid out in the Constitution. |
| 9 | Fundamental Duties | Highlights citizen responsibilities introduced by the 42nd Amendment. |
| 10 | Amendment of the Constitution | Describes Article 368 and significant amendments made to the Constitution. |
III. Geography (Ch. 1–10 of 30)
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | About Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth and Solar System | Covers Earth’s structure, rotation, revolution, and solar family. |
| 2 | Interior of the Earth | Describes layers of the Earth and geological processes. |
| 3 | Plate Tectonics | Explains continental drift, plate boundaries, and earthquakes. |
| 4 | Volcanoes & Landforms | Studies types of volcanoes and landform development processes. |
| 5 | Climatology Basics | Introduces atmospheric layers, temperature, and wind circulation. |
| 6 | Indian Monsoon System | Explains causes, features, and variations of the Indian monsoon. |
| 7 | Soils of India | Discusses formation, types, and distribution of Indian soils. |
| 8 | Drainage System of India | Covers Himalayan and Peninsular rivers and their features. |
| 9 | Natural Vegetation | Describes India’s forest types and ecological zones. |
| 10 | Agriculture in India | Covers cropping patterns, seasons, irrigation, and Green Revolution. |
IV. Economics (Ch. 1–10 of 30)
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | About Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Economic Concepts | Introduces GDP, inflation, demand-supply, and economic types. |
| 2 | National Income Accounting | Explains measurement of national income and related aggregates. |
| 3 | Economic Planning in India | Discusses Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog’s role post-Planning Commission. |
| 4 | LPG Reforms of 1991 | Analyzes liberalization, privatization, and globalization impacts. |
| 5 | Agricultural Economy | Details agricultural reforms, subsidies, MSP, and food security. |
| 6 | Industrial Policy | Studies industrial development and schemes like Make in India. |
| 7 | Service Sector & Startups | Covers IT-BPO, tourism, fintech, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. |
| 8 | Banking and Monetary Policy | Reviews RBI’s functions, repo rate, and money supply tools. |
| 9 | Inflation and Price Indices | Explains causes of inflation and measures like CPI, WPI. |
| 10 | Fiscal Policy and Budgeting | Analyzes public expenditure, budget components, and FRBM Act. |
V. Miscellaneous (Ch. 1–10 of 20)
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | About Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science & Technology Basics | Explains basic physics, chemistry, and biology relevant to exams. |
| 2 | Biotechnology in India | Covers genetic engineering, GM crops, and health technologies. |
| 3 | Space Technology | Focuses on ISRO, satellites, Gaganyaan, and space missions. |
| 4 | Defence Technology | Reviews DRDO, indigenous weapons, and strategic programs. |
| 5 | IT & Computers | Covers software, hardware, internet, cybersecurity basics. |
| 6 | Environment & Ecology | Introduces ecosystems, biodiversity, and threats to environment. |
| 7 | Climate Change | Explains global warming, protocols, and India’s initiatives. |
| 8 | Disaster Management | Details types of disasters and response mechanisms in India. |
| 9 | International Institutions | Studies UN, WTO, IMF, World Bank, and their functions. |
| 10 | Internal Security | Covers insurgency, terrorism, and India’s national security setup. |
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