“Practice makes a man perfect.” Therefore, perfection cannot be accomplished without practicing .This holds true for preparation of any competitive exam like IAS. It is very important for the IAS aspirants to appear for regular tests for both Prelims & Mains. For IAS Pre test, the candidate should first take GS module wise test, e.g. Polity, Geography, Economy & History etc. S.N.M has started its module wise test series, the planner can be obtained from S.N.M website. The GS module wise test service will strengthen the candidate’s confidence in each module & it will provide feedback for the candidate’s strengths & weaknesses in each module. Once one is done with module test series, one must take GS mock test so that one is accustomed & adapted for the final test. Taking GS mock test is like going through a military training so that probability of success becomes very high. In IAS Pre exams, besides taking GS test series, one should strike a balance by appearing for CSAT mock test also so that time management skills is taken off. S.N.M provides 10 GS & CSAT mock tests respectively.
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History
| Sno |
Date |
Topic |
| 1 |
15.5.2013 |
Paper 1
Sources, prehistory & proto history ,indus valley civilization, megalithic, aryans & vedic age , mahajanpadas |
| 2 |
18.5.2013 |
Mauryan and post mauran age, early state and society in eastern india, deccan and south india, guptas& vardhanas, themes in early indian cultural history |
| 3 |
22.5.2013 |
Early medival india, thirteen and fourteen fifteen and sixteen century |
| 4 |
25.5.2013 |
Akbar and mughal empire in 17th century
Eighteenth century |
| 5 |
29.5.2013 |
Paper ii
European penetration and British raj in India structure and economic impact social cultural developments and India’s response to British rule. |
| 6 |
1.6.2013 |
Indian national movement, rise of gandhi , other strands in national movement. |
| 7 |
5.6.2013 |
Modern ideas modern politics industrialization, nation state system imperialism and colonialism, revolution and counter revolution |
| 8 |
8.6.2013 |
World wars liberation from colonial rule decolonization and underdevelopment and unification of Europe |
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ANCIENT INDIA HISTORY EXAM
MAX.TIME 2hrs MAX.MARKS 100
All questions are compulsory:
1. a Epigraphy/inscriptions as a course and its limitations to study history.
COMMENT.
b. Write a brief note on the legacy of Vedic period.
2. Give different views regarding origin of I.V.C.
3. Through light on the position of women during Vedic period.
4. Role of rulers in the rise of Magadha.
MAX MARKS 100 TOTAL TIME 2 HOURS
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
QUESTION NO. 1 HAVE TWO PARTS AND BOTH PARTS ARE COMPULSORY
WORD LIMIT FOR EACH QUESTION IS 250 WORDS
1.a Give brief account of implications of second urbanization.
b. Critically analyze Harshas overall achievements.
2. Briefly explain teachings of Buddha.
3. Through light on the concept of Dhamma.
4. Explain the factors which gave rise to the rise of Guptas.
HISTORY PAPER 3 ANCIENT INDIA
MAX MARKS: 100 TOTAL TIME: 2 HOURS
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
QUESTION NO. 1 HAVE TWO PARTS AND BOTH PARTS ARE COMPULSORY
WORD LIMIT FOR EACH QUESTION IS 300 WORDS
1.a Explain the position of women during early medieval period.
1.b Explain about development of art and architecture during early medieval period.
2. Briefly explain the factors responsible for establishment of Turkish rule/Muslim rule/foreign rule/defeat of Rajputas/Indians during early 13th century.
3. Critically estimate BALBANS achievements.
4. Mohd. Bin Tughlaq as mixer of opposite. Explain.
HISTORY PAPER 4 MEDIEVAL INDIA
MAX MARKS 100 TOTAL TIME 2 HOURS
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
QUESTION NO. 1 HAVE TWO PARTS AND BOTH PARTS ARE COMPULSORY
WORD LIMIT FOR EACH QUESTION IS 300 WORDS
1a. Humanyun tumbled throughout his life and tumbled out of it. Comment.
1b. Through light on the land revenue reforms done by SherShah Suri.
2. Fix responsibility of Aurangzeb in the decline of Mughal Empire.
3. Access the impact of Sufism on Indian culture.
4. Mughal architecture gained its climax during the time period of Shah jahan. Comment.
HISTORY PAPER 5 MODERN INDIA
MAX MARKS 100 TOTAL TIME 2 HOURS
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
QUESTION NO. 1 HAVE TWO PARTS AND BOTH PARTS ARE COMPULSORY
WORD LIMIT FOR EACH QUESTION IS 300 WORDS
1 a . The verdict of battle of Plassey was confirmed by battle of Buxor. Prove .
1 b. The first two Anglo Maratha wars destroyed the Maratha power but not the Maratha spirit.
2. Explain the factors and forces which led to the establishment of British rule in India.
3. Explain the issue of inevitability of revolt of 1857.
4. Explain the nature of 19th century reform movements.
GS- POLITY TEST
Marks : 100.
Max. Time: 1hr.30 mins.
- Directive principles of state policy are fundamental to governance of a welfare state. Elaborate.
- Coalition government in Punjab state has its own Pros & Cons. Explain.
- Finance is the most sensitive issue in Center- State relations. Evaluate this statement in context of functioning of Punjab state.
- Article 356 is DEADLETTER in Constitution of India. Comment.
- Does Indian Constitution follow the true spirit of Federalism?
10X 5=50.
6. Indian Parliament is no more a platform for healthy discussion, debate, dialogue rather it has become a forum for blaming games. Comment.
15X1= 15.
7. Explain the significance of Basic Structure Doctrine.
3X1=3.
Differentiate:
8. Constitutional, statutory & Non- Constitutional Bodies.
9. Parliamentary & Presidential form of government.
2X2=4
Explain:
- Absolute Veto
- Pocket Veto
- Pardon
- Reprieve
- Respite
- Commutate.
2X6=12.
