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This updated third edition titled History Optional: Previous Years’ UPSC Solved Papers (1979-2024) Modern India & World History is a collection of solved questions of Optional History (Modern India & World History) 1979 to 2024. The answers to each question have been carefully conceptualized keeping in mind the expectations of the UPSC examiner. This unique collection of Q&A will be very helpful for a thorough revision.
It will support the aspirants to efficiently grasp the nuances of Modern Indian & World History and facilitate them in perceiving the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind every historical episode.
Key Features:
Sequential arrangement of previous years’ questions with answersDivided into two parts: Modern India & World HistoryAnswers framed keeping in mind the demand of the particular questionAspirants will get a feel of the variety of questions asked, and also the topics that have repeatedly come up over the yearsEach question has its corresponding year mentionedThe importance of CCC—Context, Concept and Content—thoroughly taken care ofAlso beneficial to candidates preparing for State PSCs, UGC and other University Examinations
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Content is systematically divided into Modern India & World History ensuring focused preparation and better retention across distinct historical periods.

Questions are presented in a year-wise sequence from 1979 to 2024, allowing aspirants to track the evolution of the exam pattern and recurring themes over the years. Each question is tagged with its corresponding year for easy reference.

Answers are crafted to meet the specific demand of each question, with special emphasis on CCC—Context, Concept, and Content—ensuring depth, relevance, and precision.

Beyond UPSC, this resource is equally beneficial for State PSCs, UGC-NET, and university exams. The variety and repetition of questions provide aspirants with valuable insights into important topics and question trends.
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Publisher : GKP
Publication date : 16 May 2025
Language : English
Print length : 816 pages
ISBN-10 : 9356815054
ISBN-13 : 978-9356815056
Item Weight : 1 kg 390 g
Dimensions : 23.4 x 18.4 x 3.1 cm
Country of Origin : India
Importer : GK Publications Ltd
Packer : GK Publications Ltd
Generic Name : Books
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