HPAS MAINS SYLLABUS & BOOKS [ GENERAL STUDIES-I ] [ UNIT–I ]

GENERAL STUDIES-I 

UNIT–I

SUB UNIT–1 

• Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage
• Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art and major schools of paintings)
• Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980
• Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from different parts of India.

Books for Sub Unit-1:

• Facets of Indian Culture

• History of Modern India

• India Since Independence

SUB UNIT-2 

• Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Capitalism
• Fascist Ideology and its global implications
• World Wars and boundary settlements after the First and the Second World Wars
• Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and concept of Modernity

Books for Sub Unit-2:

• History of the World by Arjun Dev

• History of Modern World by B V Rao or Mastering Modern World History by Norman Lowe

SUB UNIT-3

• Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu and Chamba. Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs.
• Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.
• Hill States under the Colonial power: Political and Administrative History. Grants, Sanads and territorial aggression.
• Social and Economic conditions under colonial period with special reference to social practices of Beth, Begar and Reet.
• Establishment of British Cantonments.
• National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948.
• Five Year Plans and vision for the developed Hill State.
• Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage (Temples, Budhist Monasteries and Paintings).

Books for Sub Unit-3:

• Jag Mohan Balokhra

• Mian Goverdhan Singh  or  Dr. Rajender Attri

Note:— All the topics / subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.