21st Oct’24 1:00 PM
It is said that Optional determines the destiny of
UPSC journey. It is the most important weapon to
conquer this exam. To get into the final list, one
must ace the optionals.
StudyIQ is here with its History Course.
Let’s start with understanding the
Merits of History Optional.
1
It tests the capability of integrating
static knowledge with
contemporary issues.
Convergence with mains related topics. Ex:
2 Historical background is common theme for
introducing answers in GS 1 and GS2
3
History Optional provides ample
examples which can be utilised in
Essay and case studies of GS 4.
4 Abundance of Sources from basic
books like NCERTs to advanced books
Students opting for History optional can answer
5 questions from Art and culture, Ancient, Medieval
and Modern History easily. These in total amount
to 25+ questions in Prelims.
What Do We Pledge
to Our Students ?
We Strive to Get The best out of
you in this UPSC Journey So If you
are enrolling in Pratigya UPSC
Optional Batch along with Pratigya
P2I Batch and you clear your UPSC
Prelims 2025 Exam, your Course
fee will be refunded.
Features of the Course
400+ hours of Live Lectures
spread over 5 months.
Comprehensive coverage
via PPT based Lectures.
High Quality Lecture
Notes for full coverage of all
Standard Reference Books.
Dedicated Mapping
Classes
Live Answer Writing
program under the
guidance of Sainil Sir.
Previous Year Questions'
Discussions by Sainil Sir.
Doubt Clearing Sessions
by Sainil Sir.
Provision of Handwritten
Notes and Crux in English
only
TIMETABLE
Orientation sessions are conducted at 11 AM initially after the start of the batch, for
a few days. This is to make the students adapt to the subject. Candidates will be
informed about the same.
DATE TOPICS
21st Oct’ 24 Orientation
23rd Oct’ 24 PAPER 2 SECTION A - MODERN INDIA
. 18th century background + European Penetration into
. British Expansion in India
India
. Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
. Socio - Reform Movements
. Indian Response to British Rule - Peasant and Tribal
. Revolt OF 1857
Uprising in 18th and 19th century
. Early Structure of the British Raj (Regulating Act 1773 to CA
. Misc topics - British Company Raj
1853)
. INC Before Gandhi - Pre INC Parties to Home Rule League
. Gandhi Phase 1 - Champaran Satyagraha to Swarajist
Movement
. Gandhi Phase 2 - Swarajist to Retirement of Gandhi
. Gandhi Phase 3 - 1939 to 1947
. Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India
. Other strands in the National Movement - The
between 1858 and 1935
. Revolutionary Extremism & Leftist Developments in India
. Politics of Separatism: Development of Communalism
. Post Independence
and Nationalism
DATE TOPICS
30th Nov’ 24 PAPER 2 SECTION B - MODERN WORLD HISTORY
. Enlightenment and Modern ideas
. Origins of Modern Politics : American Revolution and
. Origins of Modern Politics : American Civil War & British
Constitution
. Origins of Modern Politics: French Revolution and
Democratic politics
. French Revolution and Napoleon- Historiography and
Aftermath, 1789-1815
. Industrial Revolution
debates
. Nation state system-19th Century revolutions
. Nation state System-Italy
. Nation state System-Germany
. Russian Revolution
. Chinese Revolution
. World War 1
. Fascism, Interwar periods
. World War 2
. COLD WAR + COLLAPSE OF USSR
EMERGENCE OF POWER BLOCS + THIRD WORLD + NAM +
. COLD WAR + COLLAPSE OF USSR
EMERGENCE OF POWER BLOCS + THIRD WORLD + NAM +
. Europe 1989-2001 + US ASCENDANCY
UNO AND ITS DISPUTES- Political Changes in East
. Colonial rule
Imperialism and Colonialism + Liberation from
Decolonization and Underdevelopment
DATE TOPICS
14th Jan’ 25 PAPER 1 SECTION A - ANCIENT HISTORY
.
.
Sources
.
Pre History - Paleolithic and Mesolithic
.
Indus Valley Civilisation
.
Vedic Age
.
Mahajanpada
.
Emergence of Magadha
.
Mauryans
.
Post Mauryans
.
Guptas
.
Vakatakas and Vardhanas
.
Regional State
Themes in Early Indian Cultural History
17th Feb’ 25 PAPER 1 SECTION B - MEDIEVAL HISTORY
.
.
Early Medieval India, 750‐1200
.
The Thirteenth Century
.
The Fourteenth Century
.
13th and 14th Century - Society, Culture and Economy
.
Regional Kingdomes of 15th Century
.
16th Century - Mughals
.
17th Century - Mughals
.
17th Century - Marathas and Ahoms
.
15th to 17th Century - Economy, Society and Culture -
.
15th to 17th Century - Culture
18th century
* Please note that this is a tentative plan for the
batch and the dates may vary
History Test Series
Features
The language style and nature of the questions are
in line with the questions asked by the Union Public
01 Service Commission and based on deep
understanding and knowledge.
There will be a total of 12 tests. (8 sectional tests
02 and 4 Full Length tests). Medium of the language
used will be English.
The evaluation of papers will be done in 4-5
03 days after the student uploads the paper.
Discussion of each paper would be done
04 thoroughly.
Synopsis of each test will be provided
05 after the student attempts the paper.
Previous Year Questions and high-yielding
06 topics would be covered comprehensively.
Time Table
TEST NO. DATE CHAPTER
Test 1 18th November’ 24 Modern History 1
Test 2 29th November’ 24 Modern History 2
Test 3 20th December’ 24 World History 1
Test 4 13th January’ 25 World History 2
Test 5 30th January’ 25 Ancient History 1
Test 6 16th February’ 24 Ancient History 2
TEST NO. DATE PAPER
Test 7 28th February’ 25 Medieval History 1
Test 8 15th March’ 25 Medieval History 1
Test 9 3rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper II - Ancient & Medieval History)
Test 10 3rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper I - Modern & World History)
Test 11 23rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper II - Ancient & Medieval History)
Test 12 3rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper I - Modern & World History)
* Please note that the test dates and discussion dates are subjective and may vary.
Price: ₹28,000
₹16,999
76-4000-3000 [email protected]
21st Oct’24 1:00 PM
It is said that Optional determines the destiny of
UPSC journey. It is the most important weapon to
conquer this exam. To get into the final list, one
must ace the optionals.
StudyIQ is here with its History Course.
Let’s start with understanding the
Merits of History Optional.
1
It tests the capability of integrating
static knowledge with
contemporary issues.
Convergence with mains related topics. Ex:
2 Historical background is common theme for
introducing answers in GS 1 and GS2
3
History Optional provides ample
examples which can be utilised in
Essay and case studies of GS 4.
4 Abundance of Sources from basic
books like NCERTs to advanced books
Students opting for History optional can answer
5 questions from Art and culture, Ancient, Medieval
and Modern History easily. These in total amount
to 25+ questions in Prelims.
What Do We Pledge
to Our Students ?
We Strive to Get The best out of
you in this UPSC Journey So If you
are enrolling in Pratigya UPSC
Optional Batch along with Pratigya
P2I Batch and you clear your UPSC
Prelims 2025 Exam, your Course
fee will be refunded.
Features of the Course
400+ hours of Live Lectures
spread over 5 months.
Comprehensive coverage
via PPT based Lectures.
High Quality Lecture
Notes for full coverage of all
Standard Reference Books.
Dedicated Mapping
Classes
Live Answer Writing
program under the
guidance of Sainil Sir.
Previous Year Questions'
Discussions by Sainil Sir.
Doubt Clearing Sessions
by Sainil Sir.
Provision of Handwritten
Notes and Crux in English
only
TIMETABLE
Orientation sessions are conducted at 11 AM initially after the start of the batch, for
a few days. This is to make the students adapt to the subject. Candidates will be
informed about the same.
DATE TOPICS
21st Oct’ 24 Orientation
23rd Oct’ 24 PAPER 2 SECTION A - MODERN INDIA
. 18th century background + European Penetration into
. British Expansion in India
India
. Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule
. Socio - Reform Movements
. Indian Response to British Rule - Peasant and Tribal
. Revolt OF 1857
Uprising in 18th and 19th century
. Early Structure of the British Raj (Regulating Act 1773 to CA
. Misc topics - British Company Raj
1853)
. INC Before Gandhi - Pre INC Parties to Home Rule League
. Gandhi Phase 1 - Champaran Satyagraha to Swarajist
Movement
. Gandhi Phase 2 - Swarajist to Retirement of Gandhi
. Gandhi Phase 3 - 1939 to 1947
. Constitutional Developments in the Colonial India
. Other strands in the National Movement - The
between 1858 and 1935
. Revolutionary Extremism & Leftist Developments in India
. Politics of Separatism: Development of Communalism
. Post Independence
and Nationalism
DATE TOPICS
30th Nov’ 24 PAPER 2 SECTION B - MODERN WORLD HISTORY
. Enlightenment and Modern ideas
. Origins of Modern Politics : American Revolution and
. Origins of Modern Politics : American Civil War & British
Constitution
. Origins of Modern Politics: French Revolution and
Democratic politics
. French Revolution and Napoleon- Historiography and
Aftermath, 1789-1815
. Industrial Revolution
debates
. Nation state system-19th Century revolutions
. Nation state System-Italy
. Nation state System-Germany
. Russian Revolution
. Chinese Revolution
. World War 1
. Fascism, Interwar periods
. World War 2
. COLD WAR + COLLAPSE OF USSR
EMERGENCE OF POWER BLOCS + THIRD WORLD + NAM +
. COLD WAR + COLLAPSE OF USSR
EMERGENCE OF POWER BLOCS + THIRD WORLD + NAM +
. Europe 1989-2001 + US ASCENDANCY
UNO AND ITS DISPUTES- Political Changes in East
. Colonial rule
Imperialism and Colonialism + Liberation from
Decolonization and Underdevelopment
DATE TOPICS
14th Jan’ 25 PAPER 1 SECTION A - ANCIENT HISTORY
.
.
Sources
.
Pre History - Paleolithic and Mesolithic
.
Indus Valley Civilisation
.
Vedic Age
.
Mahajanpada
.
Emergence of Magadha
.
Mauryans
.
Post Mauryans
.
Guptas
.
Vakatakas and Vardhanas
.
Regional State
Themes in Early Indian Cultural History
17th Feb’ 25 PAPER 1 SECTION B - MEDIEVAL HISTORY
.
.
Early Medieval India, 750‐1200
.
The Thirteenth Century
.
The Fourteenth Century
.
13th and 14th Century - Society, Culture and Economy
.
Regional Kingdomes of 15th Century
.
16th Century - Mughals
.
17th Century - Mughals
.
17th Century - Marathas and Ahoms
.
15th to 17th Century - Economy, Society and Culture -
.
15th to 17th Century - Culture
18th century
* Please note that this is a tentative plan for the
batch and the dates may vary
History Test Series
Features
The language style and nature of the questions are
in line with the questions asked by the Union Public
01 Service Commission and based on deep
understanding and knowledge.
There will be a total of 12 tests. (8 sectional tests
02 and 4 Full Length tests). Medium of the language
used will be English.
The evaluation of papers will be done in 4-5
03 days after the student uploads the paper.
Discussion of each paper would be done
04 thoroughly.
Synopsis of each test will be provided
05 after the student attempts the paper.
Previous Year Questions and high-yielding
06 topics would be covered comprehensively.
Time Table
TEST NO. DATE CHAPTER
Test 1 18th November’ 24 Modern History 1
Test 2 29th November’ 24 Modern History 2
Test 3 20th December’ 24 World History 1
Test 4 13th January’ 25 World History 2
Test 5 30th January’ 25 Ancient History 1
Test 6 16th February’ 24 Ancient History 2
TEST NO. DATE PAPER
Test 7 28th February’ 25 Medieval History 1
Test 8 15th March’ 25 Medieval History 1
Test 9 3rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper II - Ancient & Medieval History)
Test 10 3rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper I - Modern & World History)
Test 11 23rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper II - Ancient & Medieval History)
Test 12 3rd April’ 25 Full Length Paper (Paper I - Modern & World History)
* Please note that the test dates and discussion dates are subjective and may vary.
Price: ₹28,000
₹16,999
76-4000-3000 [email protected]
