OAS Prelims: Complete Study Materials

Paper-I

1. Current events of national and international importance.

2. History of India and Indian National Movement.

A. Ancient India

1. Historical Geography of India                                                      
2. Prehistoric India                                                                                       
3. Harappan Civilization                                                                                
4. Vedic Culture                                                                                               
5. Jainism and Buddhism                                                                              
6. Rise of Magadha and Alexander’s invasion                                           
7. The Mauryan Empire                                                                                  
8. Post-Mauryan Period                                                                                 
9. Sangam Age                                                                                             
10. Gupta Age                                                                                                   
11. Harshvardhan                                                                                              
12. Pallava, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas                                                     
13. Imperial Cholas                          
14. Spread of Indian Culture                              

B. Medieval India

1. Early Medieval India
2. Delhi Sultanate
3. India under Delhi Sultanate
4. Bhakti Movement
5. Vijayanagar and Bahamani Kingdoms                                                
6. Mughal Empire                                                                                          
7. India under Mughals                                                                               
8. The Marathas 

C. Modern India

1. The Coming of Europeans and 18^th Century India
2. India under Company rule (1757-1785)
3. India under Company rule (1785-1805)
4. India under Company rule (1805-1835)
5. India under Company rule (1835-1866)
6. Revenue Administration and Economic Policies
7. Education and Social Reforms
8. British India after 1858
9. Socio-Religious Reform Movements

D. Indian National Movement

1. Revolt of 1857
2. Indian National Movement (1885-1905)
3. Indian National Movement (1905-1916)
4. Indian National Movement (1917-1947)
5. Constitutional Development (1858-1947)
6. History of Independent India (1947-2000)
7. Regional Revolts before and after 1857
8. Rise of Political Ideas and Association

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3. Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.

A. Physical Geography of India

1. India: Size and Location
2. Physical Features of India
3. Drainage of India
4. Climate of India
5. Natural Vegetation
6. Soils of India

B. Economic Geography of India

1. Land Resources and Agriculture
2. Mineral and Energy Resources
3. Manufacturing Industries
4. Transport, Communication and International Trade

4. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

5. Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.

6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.

7. General Science.