History is an important subject in the scheme of things in the UPSC civil services exam. It is an integral part of both the IAS prelims and the mains exams. It is an interesting subject and although it tells us about past events, it is relevant to this day and age. A good understanding of history is necessary for a decent understanding of the present world. In this respect, history is not to be ignored. Many IAS aspirants fear history because its syllabus is considered vast. It may be vast but is certainly not insurmountable. With the right tactics and focused approach, one can easily master the nuances of history and score good marks in this section.
BYJU’S provides valuable tips and strategies to enable you to cover history for the UPSC IAS Exam. Click on the links below for more on how to deal with history for the IAS exam.
UPSC Prelims 2018: Guide to Study History
History syllabus for IAS prelims
History Syllabus for UPSC General Studies
How to Study Ancient History for UPSC Exam
15-Day Strategy for Ancient and Medieval History for UPSC Exam
How to Cover Modern Indian History in 50 days for UPSC Exam?
UPSC Mains: Key Tips to cover Bipan Chandra’s ‘India’s Struggle for Independence’