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Karunakaran V AvatarKarunakaran V -
Initially I was afraid of choosing ias express for my history optional preparation.By going the provided samples, somehow I convinced myself that it would be an one stop for optional history material. Then I purchased and started exploring the material, which is one of the best material for history. Also the customer service by the ias express team is unimaginable,... read moreInitially I was afraid of choosing ias express for my history optional preparation.By going the provided samples, somehow I convinced myself that it would be an one stop for optional history material. Then I purchased and started exploring the material, which is one of the best material for history. Also the customer service by the ias express team is unimaginable, because I had a problem in accessing the content and mailed about it to the ias express team around 12:30 a.m and I received the reply and the problem was sorted out before 1:30 a.m (yes, that is a.m). I am here to rate this website and team only because many aspirants who opt for history as optional should get benefitted by such a material provided by them.

My optional resources: IAS Express, PYQ compilation [solved & unsolved], Historiography & Map [sort by yourself].

-an aspirant from Old Rajinder Nagar (this is not a flex, but to let you know that I've gone through many famous sources that our flooded in the market)

For the record, I will definitely crack one day and will promote this website for sure [free of cost:-) ]
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Karunakaran V
Initially I was afraid of choosing ias express for my history optional preparation.By going the provided samples, somehow I convinced myself that it would be an one stop for optional history material. Then I purchased and started exploring the material, which is one of the best material for history. Also the customer service by the ias express team is unimaginable, because I had a problem in accessing the content and mailed about it to the ias express team around 12:30 a.m and I received the reply and the problem was sorted out before 1:30 a.m (yes, that is a.m). I am here to rate this website and team only because many aspirants who opt for history as optional should get benefitted by such a material provided by them. My optional resources: IAS Express, PYQ compilation [solved & unsolved], Historiography & Map [sort by yourself]. -an aspirant from Old Rajinder Nagar (this is not a flex, but to let you know that I've gone through many famous sources that our flooded in the market) For the record, I will definitely crack one day and will promote this website for sure [free of cost:-) ]
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To be really honest I haven't seen or found any platform on the internet which could match the output ratio of IAS express, this platform is just unbelievably amazing and very effective in quick revision.
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1) very very low cost for notes of all the (pre + mains ) subjects add to that CA topics analysis...
read moreTo be really honest I haven't seen or found any platform on the internet which could match the output ratio of IAS express, this platform is just unbelievably amazing and very effective in quick revision.
Why do I like this platform?
1) very very low cost for notes of all the (pre + mains ) subjects add to that CA topics analysis from various newspapers on hot topics.
2) notes are designed in such a way that help you to recollect more while revising rather than just reading them.
3) most of the notes from standard books i.e NCERT, Laxmikanth, Ramesh Singh, Tamilnadu history books.
4) IAS Express responds to emails immediately.
This is the first time writing feedback on any website simply because of the reason that I have liked it very very very much.
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Vikas Hooda
To be really honest I haven't seen or found any platform on the internet which could match the output ratio of IAS express, this platform is just unbelievably amazing and very effective in quick revision. Why do I like this platform? 1) very very low cost for notes of all the (pre + mains ) subjects add to that CA topics analysis from various newspapers on hot topics. 2) notes are designed in such a way that help you to recollect more while revising rather than just reading them. 3) most of the notes from standard books i.e NCERT, Laxmikanth, Ramesh Singh, Tamilnadu history books. 4) IAS Express responds to emails immediately. This is the first time writing feedback on any website simply because of the reason that I have liked it very very very much. Thank you
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Excellent material. As I’ve gone through at least 2 standard books and 2 standard materials (of leading history faculties) for History optional I can safely say that this looks self-sufficient to learn, revise and retain. A big Thanks to the entire team, you’re innovative and about to bring a revolution in this field. Advance congratulations on that. Have seen many... read moreExcellent material. As I’ve gone through at least 2 standard books and 2 standard materials (of leading history faculties) for History optional I can safely say that this looks self-sufficient to learn, revise and retain. A big Thanks to the entire team, you’re innovative and about to bring a revolution in this field. Advance congratulations on that. Have seen many faulty mind maps, but yours are well researched and error-free. Definitely going to recommend this platform to other aspirants. While writing the review I felt that it was going to sound promotional but still I continued to do so because this platform deserves to be promoted. Best Wishes. read less
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Soham
Excellent material. As I’ve gone through at least 2 standard books and 2 standard materials (of leading history faculties) for History optional I can safely say that this looks self-sufficient to learn, revise and retain. A big Thanks to the entire team, you’re innovative and about to bring a revolution in this field. Advance congratulations on that. Have seen many faulty mind maps, but yours are well researched and error-free. Definitely going to recommend this platform to other aspirants. While writing the review I felt that it was going to sound promotional but still I continued to do so because this platform deserves to be promoted. Best Wishes.
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General Studies
  1. Current Affairs Course (Newsbits, Editorials & Indepths)
  2. 18 Static Subject Mindmap Notes
    1. Indian Polity
    2. Indian Economy
    3. Geography
    4. Environment & Ecology
    5. Agriculture
    6. Art & Culture
    7. Ancient Indian History
    8. Medieval Indian History
    9. Modern Indian History
    10. Post-Independent Indian History
    11. World history
    12. International Relations
    13. Ethics
    14. Indian Society & Social Justice
    15. Internal Security
    16. Disasters & its Management 
    17. Governance
    18. Science & Technology
  3. Prelims Sureshots
  4. Study Hacks
  5. Prelims PYQs retake tests

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Optional Subjects
  1. Geography – Paper 1 | Paper 2
  2. History
  3. Political Science
  4. Sociology
  5. Anthropology
  6. Public Administration
  7. Psychology
  8. Philosophy
  9. Economics

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Referred Sources

General Studies
  • Current affairs – Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Down to Earth, & other news sources.
  • Polity – Laxmikanth, DD Basu, Internet.
  • Economy – Ramesh Singh, Internet.
  • Art & Culture – Spectrum, Internet.
  • Geography – NIOS, NCERT, Internet.
  • Environment – NIOS, Shankar, Internet.
  • Ancient India – R.S. Sharma (old NCERT), Internet.
  • Medieval India – Satish Chandra, Internet.
  • Modern India – Bipan Chandra, Internet.
  • Post-independent India – Bipan Chandra, Internet.
  • World History – Tamil Nadu Board book, Internet.
  • International Relations – Internet.
  • Ethics – Lexicon, Internet.
  • Indian Society & Social Justice – NCERT, Internet.
  • Internal Security – News & research papers.
  • Disaster – News & research papers.
  • Governance – Internet.
  • Science & Technology – NCERT, Arihant, News sources.

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Political Science (Optional)
  • IGNOU MA Notes
  • Political Theory by O P Gauba
  • Global Politics by Andrew Heywoods
  • VP Verma – Modern Indian political thoughts
  • etc

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Anthropology (Optional)

Paper 1:

  • Physical Anthropology – P Nath
  • Anthropology Simplified- Vivek Bhasme
  • Anthropology – Ember and Ember
  • epg pathashala
  • ignou M.A Anthropology

Paper-II:

  • ignou M.A Anthropology
  • epg pathashala
  • January 2014 edition of Yojana- Tribal and Marginalized Communities
  • The Tribal Culture of India – LP Vidyarthi
  • Tribal India – Nadeem Hasnain
  • Indian Anthropology -Nadeem Hasnain
  • Anthropology Simplified – Vivek Bhasme

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Geography (Optional)
  1. Savindra Singh’s Geomorphology
  2. Savindra Singh’s Physical Geography
  3. Savindra Singh’s Climatology
  4. Savindra Singh’s Oceanography
  5. D.R khullar
  6. Majid Hussain
  7. Geographical thought by R. D Dikshit
  8. Internet

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Sociology (Optional)
  • Haralambos and Holborn (blue & orange )
  • IGNOU Material
  • Seeing sociology in everyday life by J.J.Macionis
  • Sociological theory – George Ritzer
  • Oxford Dictionary of Sociology
  • Research papers from the internet

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History (Optional)

Standard sources like NCERT, Ignou, Upinder Singh, R.S.Sharma, Romila Thapar, Satish Chandra, Bipin Chandra, etc + Internet.

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Psychology (Optional)

Standard sources like XI & XII NCERT, Robert A Baron, Morgan and King, Saundra Ciccarelli, Robert S. Feldman, A K Singh, Smarak Swain

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        • You cannot print the whole interactive mindmap as our Mindmaps are very lengthy.
        • But you can print parts of the mindmaps by clicking Focus/Expand all > Zoom out to fit into the frame > Select A3 paper size > Print/Download PDF.

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polity
polity
5 years ago

I want to purchase mindmaps

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Santhosh
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5 years ago

Your membership is already active. Thanks for the purchase.

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aspirant
aspirant
5 years ago

Sir, I have taken membership, how can I access mindmaps?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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5 years ago

Just use the menu to navigate to different pages. Or visit the home page for quick links.

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anshul
anshul
5 years ago

Sir, do u provide static mind map of all subjects?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  anshul kalirana
5 years ago

Yes. Visit the homepage. All links are available there. Or you can also click the menu for links.

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Ekta Singh
Ekta Singh
5 years ago

Will I get previous mindmapstoo if I join any of these plans?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  Ekta Singh
5 years ago

Yes, you will.

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liveakhand
liveakhand
5 years ago

Sir..Is it possible to add our own points in the static mindmaps?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  liveakhand .
5 years ago

Yes. There is an “Add Notes” button on every page that is visible after you log-in. Click it to add notes and it’ll be saved in our database forever. To read them, just open that page and click that button again.

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jayanta gahan
jayanta gahan
5 years ago

Nice

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  jayanta gahan
5 years ago

Thank you.

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bikash
bikash
5 years ago

If I take subscription will I be able to access past content?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  bikash sandil
5 years ago

Yes, You can access both both past and future contents until expiry.

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Anjali
Anjali
5 years ago

Why I’m not able to log in even though I have a subscription

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  Anjali
5 years ago

Your membership is currently active = you can log in without any issues. Try clearing your browser cookie/cache and login again. It’ll work.

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Sumit
Sumit
5 years ago

If I have renewed my plan now , when will it activate? Today or after expiry of current plan. Coz I don’t want to lose remaining 2 month’s period.

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  Sumit
5 years ago

Today itself. But renewal will add extra months rather than replacing months of the current plan. So you will not lose months of your current plan. Rest assured. But upgrade would replace the current plan’s validity.

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Ritom
Ritom
5 years ago

Sir, Is this help us for preparing ISS?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  Ritom Paul
5 years ago

I don’t know much about ISS. But our mindmaps are helpful for any exams which have the general studies portion.

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teena
teena
5 years ago

Sir
Is there any mechanism for evaluation of the answers of the questions that you provided under “test yourself”?

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  teena raj
5 years ago

No. Not yet.

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saurabh
saurabh
5 years ago

Your CA prelims are awesome ….. Please do continue this initiative..

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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5 years ago

Sure. Will do.

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prabjot
prabjot
5 years ago

I wanna join this membership

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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5 years ago

You can join from this page itself by clicking add to cart on desired membership level.

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R
5 years ago

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND thesemindmaps…☺️
#Hardwork n it’s best?..ByTheTeam #IAS EXPRESS..
#ThankYou Sir

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  R
5 years ago

You’re welcome. Good luck with your prep.

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Manoj
Manoj
5 years ago

Is there Current affairs related mind maps also..??

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  Manoj Kumar.N
5 years ago

Yes.. For both prelims and mains.

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Brijesh
Brijesh
5 years ago

can we download mindmaps

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Shaik janbee
Shaik janbee
5 years ago

Hi … I want to purchase mindmaps

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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5 years ago

Thanks for your interest. You can join by clicking Add to Cart button under the plan.

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kamalesh
kamalesh
5 years ago

Anything for free

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  kamalesh reddy
5 years ago

50% Mains Current Articles and some chapters in static mindmaps are free. Also, free materials like ncert, nios, yojana, TN books, etc are compiled and organised at https://www.iasexpress.net/upsc-study-materials/.

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yannamsetty
yannamsetty
5 years ago

before your mindmaps reading, we have to read any standard books ? or simply read your mindmaps to score good marks in objective question paper for state public service commision exams.

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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Reply to  yannamsetty
5 years ago

You can read our mindmaps for the first read itself as our mindmaps explain concepts better than books itself in a simple manner. But it’s better to keep the book beside you to refer to any topic that are confusing to read in the mindmap format.

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Tejas
Tejas
5 years ago

All this information available in hindi language

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Santhosh
Santhosh
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5 years ago

Only English.

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