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General Studies Paper I · Subtopic

Modern India

Official syllabus

History of India and Indian National Movement.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

Modern Indian history involves colonial power, economic change, social reform and new political institutions. These processes overlapped and varied by region; a single reform or law did not transform society uniformly.

Key ideas

  • colonial economy
  • social reform
  • institutions
  • resistance

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.

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