Indian Society for UPSC
Indian Society as a discipline forms the base for the UPSC CSE and comprises an important part of the syllabus of the exam. Considering the importance of Indian Society notes and its weightage in the UPSC CSE for Mains, we have compiled topic-wise Indian Society notes curated for UPSC aspirants. Here’s a complete topic coverage:
UPSC Indian Society Notes
The importance of well-structured notes for Indian Society always remains in UPSC CSE preparation as it plays a very crucial role in the preparation journey- Mains and Interview. It not only facilitates effective assimilation and comprehension of concepts but also aids in easier internalisation and recall during the examination. It facilitates in enriching answers as the ability to link concepts with current affairs gives an edge over other aspirants. In case of upsc cse mains exam, concise notes helps recalling factual information and accuracy ratio enhances.
Important Topics for Indian Society
- To begin with reading Indian Society, one can start with NCERT Books to have a grasp over the basic concepts to build a strong foundation for the subject. Moreover, there are many coaching materials available in the market, at NEXT IAS, Our aim is to deliver the most essential aspects and relevant attributes of the subject, aligned with the core requirements of the UPSC CSE.
- Therefore, it is advisable to use NCERTs, reliable sources & standard books, and keep them updated with effective current affairs coverage.
UPSC Mains Exam Syllabus General Studies-I
Indian Society can be widely fragmented into the following chapters and sub-topics:
- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
- Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
- Effects of globalization on Indian society.
- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Booklist and Resources
Start with building on the foundational knowledge with NCERT books on Indian Society.
- Class-11 : Introducing Sociology
- Class-11 : Understanding-Society
- Class-12 : Indian Society
- Class-12 : Social Change and Development in India
Read NEXT IAS Indian Society book for enhancing further knowledge base engrained with the updated current affairs as per the UPSC CSE demand.
Previous year UPSC Prelims questions book (PYQs) by NEXT IAS.
UPSC Mains Notes Strategy for Indian Society
The art of making UPSC notes for Indian Society as a subject matter needs the following mentions to be considered a good quality note.
- Concentrate on topics such as Gender, Poverty, Secularism, communalism etc.
- Prepare concise notes and flash cards for multiple revisions.
- Make a decent use of mind maps to remember facts easily.
- Revise the notes regularly(daily/weekly/monthly) to retain for a longer time period.
Practice mock tests of any reputed coaching institute to apply your knowledge of Indian Society. NEXT IAS provides a comprehensive and high quality year-long test series for UPSC CSE Prelims and mains.
Significance of Indian Society
Indian Society as a discipline comprises an integral part of GS-1 (Paper-2) in UPSC CSE Mains. At a macro level, theoretical questions are asked but still an analytical approach( at micro level), that comes eventually from answer writing practice and is linked to the contemporary issues, is needed to solve them. This knowledge plays a crucial role in both Essay writing and Interview stage as well.
FAQs
Who is the best teacher for Indian Society in UPSC?
Having prolonged experience in teaching over lakhs of students in UPSC domain, Raj Rai sir is the best Indian Society faculty. His teaching methodologies are comprehensive and very helpful in building foundational and advanced knowledge. Many IAS toppers are his classroom students.
How to prepare for the Indian Society in UPSC ?
Begin reading with the basic NCERT books for Indian Society to have a robust command over the subject matter. Moreover, read NEXT IAS UPSC Indian Society book for a comprehensive coverage of the discipline.
Which NCERT book is best for Indian Society?
NCERT books Class(XI and XII) are the best for Indian Society. Additionally, read NEXT IAS UPSC Indian Society book for a comprehensive coverage of the discipline.
