for UPSC CSE 2021

HISTORY OPTIONAL

HISTORY OPTIONAL

Target

300+Marks in

www.theiashub.com

Delhi: 9560082909 Bengaluru: 9900540262

Vikas AhlawatEx-IPS, 2019 & Ex-IRS, 2017

Test SeriesUPSC CSE 2021for

October 2021

October 202117

Orientation on

13

BATcH 1 BegINS ON

Highest Scorer in HISTORY

in last decade324 Marks

History Optional — Test Series

Delhi: 9560082909 | Bengaluru: 9900540262 www.theiashub.com

About the progrAm

In last several years it has been observed that the majority of history optional candidates are finding it difficult to score above average marks. One of the prominent reasons behind this is lack of quality test series that can enrich the content and quality of candidates’ answers.

In order to tackle this bottleneck, Vikas Ahlawat Sir, who has scored whooping 324 marks in history optional in 2018 CSE, is now endeavoring to provide quality assistance to history optional candidates. As a topper in history optional over a period of last decade, Vikas Ahlawat sir understands the pain points and struggle for content that a history optional candidate faces.

Thus Vikas Ahlawat sir has now conceptualized and started a Test Series program which will not only ensure that you get to practice answer writing in a simulated test environment but also add value to your answer writing by its inherent design. It will not only provide you timely and quality evaluation but will also address your conceptual understanding and presentation loopholes.

progrAm DeliverAbles 1. Sectional and Full Length Tests

� Batch 1 - 8 sectional and 4 Full length Tests

� Batch 2 – 4 sectional and 4 Full Length Tests

2. Comprehensive Discussion session by Vikas Ahlawat Sir

3. Model answers with Approach box and Value addition box.

4. Mind Maps in discussion to ensure better retention of key points and historians.

5. Personalized mentorship by experts6. Preloaded answer writing videos

which includes techniques and tricks of answer writing.

7. 6 working days evaluation assured. 8. Upgraded Illustrative Answer writing

sessions to implement the use of diagram, flowcharts and timelines in answers.

As transparency is hallmark of UPSC preparation,

at theIAShub we want candidates to make informed decisions. Hence we desire

to provide candidates a detail literature on our

test series.

Why this is the most relevAnt test series? We at theIAShub focus on enrichment. Enrichment is not just about giving you endless content but enrichment also means improvement of your knowledge and understanding of the subject which reflects as the marks in your exams.

The test series at theIAShub is framed with experienced mentors in consultation with the academics team, under overall guidance of Vikas Ahlawat Sir. This ensures inculcation and reflection of pattern and demand of UPSC in our test series.

By Vikas Ahlawat | IPS, 2019 | IRS, 2017


Defining feAtures of the Questions frAmeD in test series

• CSE Mains has an inherent quality of asking historian views and debates as the questions. Therefore focus has been laid on framing questions directly from historians’ views.

• Important previous years questions have been carefully analysed in terms of their content, topic repetitions, and other factors in order to provide you the most probable questions

• Specific consultation team scrutinises the question in relevance with the current happenings so that we don’t miss any topic which can be

asked in the exam.

evAluAtion mechAnism • Evaluation at theIAShub follows a systemic approach where you

shall be guided by the following parameters

� Content : Introduction, Body and Conclusion � Conceptual clarity and coherence

� Subject language: use of keywords � Creativity – i.e. use of diagram, flowcharts and maps wherever

required � Historian’s views and Historiography\

• Evaluation in 6 working days so that you can do a fast course correction.

• Feedback and personal mentorship from Vikas Ahlawat Sir • Discussion videos in order to make you understand the topic

comprehensively.

Defining feAtures of the moDel AnsWers

• Specific focus has been given on subject language and keywords, to differentiate your content from the general studies answers

• Content differentiation will be provided via model answers, so that you have the best content in the most crisp format

• Conceptual clarity along with subject understanding will be provided by the model answers.



• Specific emphasis has been laid on Introduction, body and conclusion to help you gain marks in every part of the question. .

• Historical Significance of the topic will be made clear to you so that you understand the process of continuity and change in the topics

• Objectivity in answers ensures that you get the highest marks rather than giving you just rhetoric.

• Summary section which includes approach box and value addition box in order to ensure that you can revise the solutions of entire test series in less than 15 minutes.

Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense

comparable to modern painting. Critically evaluate this comment.

ApproAch

introDuction

Give overview of Mesolithic architecture i.e. where it has been found, number of sites, name of significant sites etc.

boDy

• Explain how Mesolithic rock cut architecture represents cultural life.

• Explain how Mesolithic rock cut architecture represents a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modern painting

conclusion:Conclude with remarking that Mesolithic art though developed in contemporary times, was just a beginning of rich tradition of art in India.

vAlue ADDition box

representAtive historiAns

• Vishnu Wakankar: Also known as Pitamah of Indian rock art school & discovered the Bhimbetka site in 1957.

• Jean Clottes: According to him Mesolithic represents the fame that Indian rock art had just started to achieve.

Key WorDs/points:

• Polychrome, Monochrome and Engraved Paintings

• Schemes of Hunting, Domesticated animals and women performing chores

• Mystical Boar at Bhimbetka • Masked dancers • X Ray style paintings

This is separate from the model answers.• Mind Maps in discussion classes so that the topic you read is on

your tips.



bAtch 2

Test Name Date Discussions

Orientation Session 2021-10-13

Ancient India Test 1 2021-11-07 Recorded Discussions

Medieval India Test 1 2021-11-14 Recorded Discussions

Modern India Test 1 2021-11-21 Recorded Discussions

World History Test 1 2021-11-28 Recorded Discussions

Full Length Test Paper 1 2021-12-10 2021-12-13




HISTORY OPTIONAL

Target

300+Marks in

November

2021October 202107

Orientation on

13

BATcH 2 BegINS ON

for UPSC CSE 2021

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