Bhartiya kala evam sanskriti | upsc | civil service exam |state exam books by Nitin Singhania

Indian Art and Culture is a ‘must have’ for every aspirant of Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examinations. The book consists of the latest questions from 2023 UPSC prelims, along with 25 chapters and a pluck out chart on UNESCO heritage sites in India. It contains concise notes with vast coverage of topics covered in the syllabus of Indian Heritage and Culture for General Studies-Paper I in Civil Services Examination. This bestselling title contains a wide ranged knowledge base of Indian art, paintings, music, and architecture presented with rich visuals. This edition is supported by online supplementary topics; creating an immersive and enriching experience for aspirants.With this book, you get access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provides you the edge to excel at your exams. On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access mock tests, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.

Key Features

• This is a 4-colour edition containing 25 chapters and a pluck-out chart on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 

• Includes comprehensive sections: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Culture of India

• Includes four new chapters on Indian Sculpture and Pottery, Indian Tribal Culture, Trade, Traders and Cultural                    Exchange, and Legendary Cities of India

• Contains solved prelims 2023 questions as part of chapters

• Inclusion of 10 supplementary topics on McGraw Hill Edge

Table Of Content:

Section-A — Visual Arts Chapter 1 Indian Architecture Chapter 2 Legendary Cities of India (New Chapter) Chapter 3 Indian Sculpture and Pottery (New Chapter) Chapter 4 Edicts and Inscriptions Chapter 5 Coins in Ancient and Medieval India Chapter 6 Indian Paintings Chapter 7 Indian Handicrafts Chapter 8 UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites in India Section-B — Performing Arts Chapter 9 Indian Music Chapter 10 Indian Dance Forms Chapter 11 Indian Theatre Chapter 12 Martial Arts in India Chapter 13 UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage Section-C — Culture of India Chapter 14 Tribal Culture in India (New Chapter) Chapter 15 Trade, Traders and Cultural Exchange (New Chapter)Chapter 16 Languages in India Chapter 17 Religion in India Chapter 18 Bhakti and Sufi Movements Chapter 19 Buddhism and Jainism Chapter 20 Indian Literature Chapter 21 Indian Schools of Philosophy Chapter 22 Science and Technology through the Ages Chapter 23 Fairs and Festivals in India Chapter 24 Calendars in India Chapter 25 India through the Eyes of Foreign Travellers