🏛️ UPSC Master | GS1

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📚 General Studies Paper 1

Complete Coverage of History, Geography, Polity, Economy & Environment

📊 GS1 at a Glance

6
Major Subjects
200+
Key Topics
500+
Practice Questions
100
Marks Weightage

🏛️ History of India & Indian National Movement

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Ancient Indian History

From Indus Valley Civilization to Gupta Empire

  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Vedic Period & Literature
  • Mauryan Empire
  • Gupta Period - Golden Age

Key Focus Areas

  • Archaeological Evidence
  • Political Structures
  • Social & Economic Life
  • Religious Developments
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Medieval Indian History

Delhi Sultanate to Mughal Empire

  • Delhi Sultanate
  • Mughal Empire
  • Vijayanagara Empire
  • Regional Kingdoms

Important Aspects

  • Administrative Systems
  • Cultural Synthesis
  • Architecture & Art
  • Trade & Commerce
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Modern Indian History

Colonial Period & Freedom Struggle

  • British Colonial Rule
  • Freedom Movement
  • Social Reform Movements
  • Partition & Independence

Critical Topics

  • 1857 Revolt
  • Congress & Muslim League
  • Gandhi's Role
  • Quit India Movement

🌍 Geography - Physical & Human

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Physical Geography

Earth's physical features and processes

  • Geomorphology
  • Climatology
  • Oceanography
  • Biogeography

Core Concepts

  • Plate Tectonics
  • Weather & Climate
  • Ocean Currents
  • Natural Vegetation
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Human Geography

Human activities and their spatial patterns

  • Population Geography
  • Settlement Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Cultural Geography

Important Areas

  • Migration Patterns
  • Urbanization
  • Agricultural Systems
  • Industrial Location
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Indian Geography

Comprehensive study of India's geography

  • Physical Features
  • Climate & Monsoons
  • Natural Resources
  • Agriculture & Industries

Special Focus

  • River Systems
  • Mineral Resources
  • Transport Networks
  • Regional Development

⚖️ Indian Polity & Governance

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Constitutional Framework

Foundation of Indian democracy

  • Constitution Making
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Directive Principles
  • Fundamental Duties

Key Features

  • Federal Structure
  • Parliamentary System
  • Independent Judiciary
  • Constitutional Amendments
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Union Government

Executive, Legislature & Judiciary

  • President & Prime Minister
  • Parliament
  • Supreme Court
  • Council of Ministers

Important Aspects

  • Election Process
  • Legislative Procedure
  • Judicial Review
  • Emergency Provisions

💰 Economic & Social Development

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Indian Economy Basics

Economic structure and development

  • Economic Planning
  • Five Year Plans
  • Economic Reforms
  • Sectoral Analysis

Core Areas

  • GDP & Growth
  • Inflation & Unemployment
  • Banking & Finance
  • Trade & Commerce
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Social Development

Social issues and development challenges

  • Poverty & Inequality
  • Education & Health
  • Social Justice
  • Women Empowerment

Key Issues

  • Human Development Index
  • Social Security Schemes
  • Rural Development
  • Urban Challenges

🌱 Environmental Ecology & Climate Change

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Environmental Issues

Current environmental challenges

  • Climate Change
  • Pollution Control
  • Conservation Efforts
  • Sustainable Development

Critical Areas

  • Global Warming
  • Biodiversity Loss
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Laws
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Disaster Management

Disaster preparedness and response

  • Natural Disasters
  • Man-made Disasters
  • Risk Assessment
  • Mitigation Strategies

Focus Areas

  • Early Warning Systems
  • Emergency Response
  • Recovery & Rehabilitation
  • Community Preparedness

🎭 Art & Culture

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Indian Art & Culture

Rich heritage and cultural traditions

  • Classical Arts
  • Folk Traditions
  • Literature
  • Festivals & Customs

Cultural Elements

  • Dance & Music
  • Paintings & Sculptures
  • Architecture Styles
  • UNESCO World Heritage