History Optional (UPSC)
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I am Nikhil Sheth, History faculty at Level Up IAS. This channel is started to cater to the needs of History Optional in UPSC CSE.
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My target is to appear for UPSC CSE with History Optional in the year:
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68%
2023
22%
2024
4%
2025
6%
In distant future
Day 19: Important Jain Centres

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Day 20: Important Sites of Inscriptions

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Two Notices:

Regarding History Optional Test Series 2023
What are the problems you face while writing an existing Test Series in the market for History optional between Prelims and Mains? I am right now at the design stage for the 2023 version of the History optional test series and would like to take all the genuine responses into consideration.

Since more than 75% of you are preparing for 2023, I think you are uniquely posed to give inputs. You can either respond here or get in touch personally for genuine suggestions.

For aspirants preparing for 2024/25
Around 25% of you are preparing for 2024 and further. We are planning to start a dedicated teacher support for all the 2024/25 aspirants at this stage of preparation.

I have often noticed that many aspirants realize only when they start writing a Test Series that they lack adequate knowledge, understanding of the concepts, comprehensive coverage of topics or even the basic answer writing skill altogether. After clearing the Foundation course when the focus shifts to Prelims preparation however, there is very less time to cover up all the issues. Intervention at this stage, one year before Prelims, is going to be always very beneficial.

PS - To schedule an appointment (online/offline) regarding these two initiatives, contact the office at 8826486658 or 8826496658
Day 20: Inscription Sites

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Thank you for the detailed responses both personally and in the discussion group regarding the Test Series. Considering them all, I will announce the test series and it's features soon.

It will not be irrationally costly, directly the teacher will be available for mentoring, there will be adequate mapping practice, both detailed video discussion and model answers will be provided, and there will be personal handholding after every test.
Day 21: Coin Hoard Sites

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I had promised earlier that once the Daily Answer Writing Program is over, I would bring certain practice sessions for mapping. Today is Mapping Day 21. Daily Map practice activity will come close on Day 25.

By now, 75% of you are busy in Prelims preparation. For the Prelims Preparation, already 5 practice MCQs are being uploaded daily in the GS History and Culture channel. They are covering the syllabus in a systematic manner. After Prelims, we have already lined up a lot of activities for your Optional preparation.

However, there around 25% people here who are preparing for 2024 and 2025. They are not appearing for the upcoming Prelims. I would like to know from you what kind of activity on the channel would be helpful in your preparation for next two months? As most of you are in the initial stage of preparation, I can give more attention towards your preparation at this stage. I am open to suggestions here.
Day 21: Coin Hoard Sites

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Day 22: Administrative Centres of Ancient India

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Day 22: Administrative Centres

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Day 23: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Day 23: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Day 24: Early Village Settlements

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Day 24: Early Village Settlements

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Day 25: Ancient Walled/Fortified Cities

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Day 25: Ancient Walled/Fortified Cities

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