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The document outlines key historical events in India, including the Indus Valley civilization, the Maurya Gupta periods, the advent of Islam, and the British rule leading to the Indian National Movement. It also covers significant global events such as the Renaissance, World Wars, and revolutions. Additionally, it discusses the Indian economy's development from 1950 to present, focusing on policies, challenges, and geographical aspects like population and resources.

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PPSC-14

The document outlines key historical events in India, including the Indus Valley civilization, the Maurya Gupta periods, the advent of Islam, and the British rule leading to the Indian National Movement. It also covers significant global events such as the Renaissance, World Wars, and revolutions. Additionally, it discusses the Indian economy's development from 1950 to present, focusing on policies, challenges, and geographical aspects like population and resources.

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and coalition politics.

Armed challenges to the Indian state since independence.

5. History of India:

The Indus valley civilisation.

The Aryan and the Vedic age. Jainism and Buddhism.

The Maurya Gupta periods.

Advent of Islam and Sultanate period (political, social & cultural). The Bhakti Movement.

The Mughals (political, social & cultural till Aurangzeb).

The coming of the European Powers and the advent of the British rule.

The Mutiny of 1857.

The British rule and the Indian National Movement (1857-1947)

World History:

The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The American Revolution
1776.

The French Revolution 1789.

The Russian Revolution 1917.

World Wars I & II.

6. Indian Economy:

Indian economic development (1950-1991) – key economic policies, public sector


dominance, bank nationalisation etc.

Five year plans – key goals and main achievements.

Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation era since 1991 – key policies, decisions
and results.

Performance of Indian economy since 1991 – Growth, fiscal & revenue deficits,
trade, commerce & balance of payments, inflation, growth of service sector.

Key challenges and responses – agriculture and food security, industrialisation, poverty
alleviation & employment, rural & urban infrastructure, social sector – health, education etc.

7. Geography:

Population – distribution, density, growth and comparison. Migration – types, causes


and consequences.

Human development. Human settlements. Land resources and

agriculture.

Water resources.

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