How to Make Notes of Ancient History for UPSC - Testbook.com

Importance of Note-Making for Ancient Indian History

Over the years, Ancient Indian History has been a significant part of the IAS Exam, with many questions being asked from this segment. Therefore, note-making becomes essential. This segment covers topics ranging from the pre-Mauryan period and the rise of Mahajanapadas, to the post-Gupta period, the beginning of feudalism, and centrifugal trends.

Steps for Creating Effective Notes for Ancient History UPSC

1. Starting with the UPSC Syllabus can be a good strategy as it covers the majority of topics that are important from an exam perspective.
2. Although the UPSC Syllabus is comprehensive, referring to additional sources can provide you with an edge over other candidates. Ideally, 2-5 sources should be sufficient to cover most topics in Ancient Indian History.
3. Avoid including too many sources as it can lead to information overload and make your notes excessively bulky, making them difficult to revise effectively.
4. If you are creating notes for a topic that you have already studied, try to revisit the study materials and complete the notes for that topic before moving on to the next one.
5. To keep your notes up-to-date, gather resources from school, library, or online platforms and cross-reference them with your notes to ensure that they are accurate and comprehensive.

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