HISTORY OPTIONAL & GS - A COMPARISON
Given below is the table which depicts syllabus of History optional subject and New General Studies for comparison. Almost, the entire syllabus of History is included in GS.
| History Optional | General Studies |
| (1) Paper-I — Section-A — Ancient India | (1) Prelim — Ancient India (2) Main — Indian Heritage & Culture (Ancient) |
| (2) Paper-I — Section-B — Medieval India | (1) Prelim — Medieval India (2) Main — Indian Heritage & Culture (Medieval) |
| (3) Paper-II — Section-A — Modern India (Mid of 18th century to Present) |
(1)Prelim — Modern India (Mid of 18th century to 1947) (2)Main — Modern India (Mid of 18th century to Present) (3) Main — Freedom Struggle (4)Main — Post-Independence Consolidation and Reorganisation within the country (5)Main — Indian Heritage & Culture (Modern) |
| (4) Paper-II — Section-B— World History (18th century to present) |
(1) History of World from 18th century till today |