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📘 Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania – 6th Edition
A must-have Courseware for UPSC Civil Services & other competitive exams!
🔥 Key Features (Tailored for UPSC Aspirants)Comprehensive coverage in five sections with 31 chapters: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Indian Heritage, and Indian Culture.50+ Author-curated conceptual videos—transforming concepts into visual storytelling for an enriching learning experience.Rich pedagogical features: Exam Essentials, Did You Know, Heritage Recall, Culture Capsule, Video Insights, and Beyond the Book.Thematic, visually rich layout with infographics, maps, diagrams, flowcharts, and tables for interactive learning.400+ integrated Chapter-wise UPSC PYQs (CSE, CAPF, CDS, NDA) including 2025.Full Colour eBook for seamless, anytime-anywhere access.Edge-integrated knowledge-enriching content for deeper conceptual clarity.500+ Practice Questions on McGraw Hill Edge for self-assessment and exam readiness.Access to Annual Current Affairs.Detachable Pluck-out Glossary Chart for quick revision.
📖 About the Book / Overview
Nitin Singhania’s bestselling book is now presented as ‘Courseware on Indian Art & Culture’. This 6th edition has been carefully designed as a structured, exam-focused resource combining comprehensive content with modern learning tools. It retains the scholarly depth of previous editions while being fully updated to meet the latest UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies – Paper I: Indian Heritage and Culture) requirements and other competitive exams.
The book covers 31 chapters across five major sections, featuring the latest UPSC 2025 questions (CSE, CAPF, CDS, NDA) and includes a detachable glossary chart for quick revision. It offers clear, exam-oriented coverage of art, architecture, music, painting, science & technology, literature, and India’s cultural heritage—supported by unique pedagogical tools such as Exam Essentials, Did You Know, Heritage Recall, Culture Capsule, Video Insights, and Beyond the Book.
This edition includes:
50+ Author-curated conceptual videos500+ Practice Questions on Edge400+ UPSC PYQs (CSE, CAPF, CDS, NDA)Access to Annual Current AffairsEdge-based knowledge enrichment contentFull Colour eBook for seamless learning
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Key Features Include:
🎥 Conceptual Videos🧠 Study aids like flashcards & infographics🔍 Knowledge enrichment content📜 Previous Years’ Questions with explanations📝 Mock tests📊 Performance analytics🎤 Author webinars & doubt-clearing sessions📚 Full-colour eBook access
With the McGraw Hill Edge app, learners can access resources anytime, anywhere. It ensures comprehensive coverage, smart analytics, and enhanced confidence—helping aspirants stay ahead in their UPSC preparation journey.
🌐 Web Supplements (Available on McGraw Hill Edge)Full Colour eBook for seamless learning50+ Author-curated conceptual videos500+ Practice QuestionsKnowledge-enriching contentAnnual Current Affairs
📑 Table of Contents
VISUAL ARTS
Pre-Historic Cultures in IndiaIndian ArchitectureSculpture & PotteryEdicts & InscriptionsCoins in IndiaLegendary Cities of IndiaIndian PaintingsIndian HandicraftsGeographical Indications
PERFORMING ARTS
Indian MusicIndian DanceTheatre, Puppetry, Circus, Martial Arts & Sports FormsIndian Cinema
LITERARY ARTS
Languages & ScriptsIndian Literature
INDIAN HERITAGE
UNESCO World Heritage SitesUNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
INDIAN CULTURE
Religion in IndiaBuddhism & JainismBhakti & Sufi TraditionsSchools of PhilosophyFairs in IndiaFestivals in IndiaEducation in IndiaScience & Technology through the AgesCalendar FormsCultural Institutions in IndiaAwards & HonoursLaw & CultureTrade, Traders & Cultural ExchangeIndia through the Eyes of Foreign Travellers
✨ Empower your UPSC preparation with India’s most trusted Art & Culture courseware — now upgraded for enhanced digital learning!
From the Publisher
Publisher : McGraw Hill (14 November 2025); McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Candor TechSpace, 8th Floor, Tower No 5, Plot No 2, Block B,Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309; 18001035875
Language : English
Paperback : 538 pages
ISBN-10 : 9364448790
ISBN-13 : 978-9364448796
Item Weight : 920 g
Dimensions : 24.4 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm
Country of Origin : India
Net Quantity : 1 Count
Packer : McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Khasra No.: 305 to 311 & 320, NH – 91, Dadri bypass, Vill. Badhpura, Dadri, Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar, UP-203207, India; 18001035875
Generic Name : Book
Best Sellers Rank: #706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in UPSC Civil Services Prelims #16 in Indian Engineering Service Exams
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