HISTORY OPTIONAL TEST SERIES for UPSC MAINS 2018

COURSE DESCRIPTION TEST SERIES for OPTIONAL SUBJECTS is a highly targeted course, most suitable

for aspirants appearing in Mains 2018 or targeting Mains 2019. It is not suitable for beginners.

GOAL The aim of this course is:

Maximum , in accordance with the evolving UPSC trend;

in simulated exam environment;

students' through evaluation + feedback + test discussion;

Overall, help students .

OTHER SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

coverage of themes and issues

Answer writing practice

Improve learning

outperform in Optional Subject paper in Mains 2018

across all these themes Name Test Series for CS (Pre) Exam 2016

12 Full length Tests in Paper I (General Studies) & Paper II (CSAT)

Type of Tests Number of Tests

-length tests – Paper I (GS) 8

-length tests – Paper II (CSAT) 4

Fee Details Rs 8,500

Course Name Test Series for CS (Pre) Exam 2016

Description 12 Full length Tests in Paper I (General Studies) & Paper II (CSAT)

Type of Tests Number of Tests

Full-length tests – Paper I (GS) 8

Full-length tests – Paper II (CSAT) 4

Fee Details Rs 8,500

011-2331 7293

2331 8135/ 36

2373 8906/ 07

TARGETED COURSES

(FOR MAIN EXAM)

INFORMATION LEAF &

FEE SCHEDULE

Head Office & New Delhi Campus : 309, Kanchanjunga Building, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001

Students will be given a Test Series Schedule outlining the themes and areas, from Paper I & Paper II, to be

examined in each test.

Students will appear in the tests at any of the Rau's IAS centres, under strict discipline.

All tests will be evaluated thoroughly with detailed feedback and model answers will be provided by the

educators

According to the schedule, students will then be called for a detailed test discussion.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE ECONOMICS GEOGRAPHY

1ANSWER WRITING EVALUATION DISCUSSION

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HOW IT WILL WORK

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FEATURES

Evaluated Answer Booklet with proper feedback.

Answer Structure with Model Answers

STARTING 07th July, 2018 (Saturday)

DURATION 3 months (1 test and 1 discussion every once a week)

Tests will be conducted in Sit-Down format at Study Circle's campuses at Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur.

PROGRAM

FEE

IMPORTANT

I. To apply for admission to the above course, fill-up the “REGISTRATION FORM” and send the same to us by e-mail, by

post or contact us personally along with :

(i) 1 passport size photograph (ii) UPSC Roll No. (iii) Photocopy of ID with address proof

II. The fee can be paid through any of the following modes : Cash, Credit/ Debit Card, Demand Draft (favouring ''RAU'S IAS

STUDY CIRCLE” payable at "NEW DELHI") or via Electronic Transfer ( RTGS / NEFT). The bank details for Electronic

Transfer are as follows :

Account/Beneficiary Name : Rau's IAS Study Circle

Account Number : 911020065270788

Bank Name & Branch : Axis Bank, Statesman House, 148, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001, India.

IFSC Code : UTIB0000007

In case of Electronic Transfer, send a scanned copy of the receipt of the transaction along with the filled up

“REGISTRATION FORM” to the following email address : info@rauias.com

III. The Study Circle has its branches only at Bengaluru (Phone : 080-25535536/37) and Jaipur (Phone : 0141- 6450676,

7877036167).

IV. All the above charges are inclusive of Service Tax, as applicable.

V. The Study Circle may, in its discretion, change the faculty, time-table, duration or the venue of the sitting/session.

INR 12,000/-

Discounted at 50% for Rau's studentsEx

ONLINE OPTION

Students can also appear for the tests from their home and send us the answer copy for evaluation.

Soft copies of Evaluated Answer booklet and Answer Structure with Model Answers will be emailed.

Test Discussions videos will be made available to them.

Full-Length

10 &

TESTSThematic

10TESTSDiscussions

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Head Office & New Delhi Campus : 309, Kanchanjunga Building, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001

Phone Nos. : 23317293, 23318135/36, 23738906/07

APPLICANT'S INFORMATION

1. First Name

2. Last Name

3. Date of Birth

4. Gender

5. Medium in which you prose to take classes & tests

6. E-mail ID

7. Mobile Number

10. SCANCODE / STUDENT ID(for Rau’s Ex-Student)

11. Mention the Optional

Optional Test Series (Sit down) Optional Test Series (Online)

Date : Signature

N.B. : The decision taken by the Study Circle on your above application shall be final and binding.

8. Permanent Address

9. UPSC Roll No.

Date

Registration Form

OPTIONAL TEST SERIES (M)

Male Female

Month Year

English Hindi

Receipt Amount (`)

Cash/Card/NEFT/DD & Date

Receipt No.

Batch : Month & Year

Student ID

MENTION THE CENTRE IN WHICH YOU PROPOSE TO TAKE THE CLASSES & TESTS

NEW DELHI BENGALURU JAIPUR

The rationale behind this test series schedule is to provide adequate emphasis in order to maximise the

efficiency of the candidate. The modus operandi is :

A Brief of the topics at 08.30 AM

Followed by a TEST from 09.00 AM to 12.00 PM

After the test, there will be a Dialogue Discussion by the faculty on the same day at 12.30PM in order

to develop the analytical skills of the candidate to ensure command on the given topic(s).

The schedule of the tests & the discussions is given below:

HISTORY : PAPER - I

TEST MAJOR TOPICS SYLLABUS TO BE COVERED UNDER THE TOPIC

Thematic

Test-1

07/07/2018

Ancient

Paper – I

(Section – A)

Sources – Pre – History & Proto – History, Indus Valley

Civilization, Megalithic Cultures, Aryans & Vedic Civilization,

Period of Mahajanapadas, The Mauryan Empire.

Thematic

Test-1I

14/07/2018

Paper – I

(Section – A)

The Post Mauryan Period, Early State & Society in Eastern

India, Deccan and South India – Guptas, Vakatakas &

Vardhanas – Regional States during Gupta era – Themes in

Early Indian Cultural history – Early Medieval India 750 –

1200 – Cultural traditions in India 750 – 1200 AD.

Thematic

Test-1II

21/07/2018

Paper – I

(Section – B)

Delhi Sultanate – Society, Culture and Economy in the 13th

& 14th centuries – Political & Economic Developments in

the 15th & 16th centuries. Society & Culture in the 15th

Century & early 16th centuries.

Thematic

Test-IV

28/07/2018

Paper – I

(Section – B)

The Mughal Empire – Administration, Economy and Society

in the 16th and 17th centuries. Culture in the Mughal Empire

– The 18th century.

HISTORY : PAPER - II

Thematic

Test-V

04/08/2018

Paper – II

(Section – A)

European penetration into India – British expansion in India

– Early structure of the British Raj – Economic Impact of

British Colonial Rule – Social & Cultural developments –

Social & religious reform movements – Indian response to

British rule – Factors leading to the Birth of Indian

Nationalism – Birth of Congress – Moderates – Partition of

Bengal – Extremists – The Swadeshi Movement.

Thematic

Test-VI

11/08/2018

Paper – II

(Section – A)

Rise of Gandhi – Peasant Movements – Working class

movements – Women & Indian Youth & students in Indian

Politics (1885 - 1947) – Constitutional Developments in the

Colonial India between 1858 & 1935 – Other strands in

National Movement – Politics of Separatism – Partition –

Independence Consolidation as a Nation – Nehru’s foreign

policy – Caste & Ethnicity – Economic development and

Political Change – Land reforms – Policies of post – Colonial

era.

Thematic

Test-VII

18/08/2018

Paper – II

(Section – B)

Enlightenment & Modern Ideas – Origins of Modern Politics

– Industrialization – Nation State System – Imperialism and

Colonialism – revolution & Counter – revolution.

Thematic

Test-VIII

25/08/2018

Paper – II

(Section – B)

World wars – Emergence of two power blocs – UNO –

Liberation from Colonial rule – Decolonization &

Underdevelopment – Unification of Europe – Disintegration

of USSR & the rise of Unipolar World.

FLT’s

FLT

Test - IX

01/09/2018

Complete Syllabus

Test PAPER – I Covering all the Topics of Paper – I including MAP

FLT

Test - X

08/09/2018

Complete Syllabus

Test PAPER – II Covering all the Topics of Paper – II

INTERPRETATION OF DIFFERENT“WORDS” USED IN QUESTIONS

1. Account for : Give reasons

2. Account of : Focus on description

3. Assess : Establish the strengths and weaknesses of the features mentioned.

4. Comment : Write your view point or description based on your observations.

5. Compare : Present the similarities and differences between the features

mentioned.

6. Discuss : Present a thorough analysis of the question by examining all sides

of the arguments.

7. Distinguish between : Draw clear distinctions between the features mentioned.

8. Elucidate : Clarify/explain probably what is obscure or different.

9. Evaluate/Critically

Evaluate/Review :

Present a judgement as to the relative value of the features

mentioned.

10. Examine/

Critically examine :

State clearly the pros and cons of the issue raised. Your final

decision must be supported by evidence and the reasons why you

have rejected alternatives explained.

11. Explain : Give reasons.

12. Highlight : Focus on important features/points

13. Illustrate : Focus on examples including the data.

14. Interpret :

Present an explanation of the facts, Facts are mere inputs and can

be comprehended differently. And marks depend on how

differently you comprehend.

15. Role : Focus on the contribution and conclude with your analytical view

point.

16. Significance/Importance : Focus on the importance, contribution and consequences with

greater focus on positive aspects.

17. To what extent : Weigh up the arguments and state the relative importance of the

feature mentioned.

18. Trace : An outline of what has been asked in the given question with focus

on its evolution.