NTA UGC NET-JRF-SET Paper 2 - History - Competitive Exam

By: Devyani Dubey and Smriti Patwardhan

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Synopsis: The book is a specialized preparation guide for the NTA UGC NET/JRF/SET History Paper 2, authored by Devyani Dubey and Smriti Patwardhan. It serves as a comprehensive resource for aspirants aiming to qualify for lectureships or junior research fellowships in India. Structured as per the updated syllabus effective from June 2019, the book is designed to cater to the vast and diverse domain of Indian history, encompassing prehistory, ancient, medieval, and modern periods. It also delves into historiography, research methodology, and historical analysis. Key features include detailed explanations of critical historical concepts, streamlined content for efficient revision, and a robust question bank of approximately 4,000 multiple-choice questions. These questions address conceptual clarity and practical application, ensuring thorough preparation. The guide integrates solved papers from 2018 to 2022, providing candidates with insights into question patterns and difficulty levels. The syllabus is divided into ten units covering topics such as archaeological and literary sources, state formation, religious movements, colonial administration, nationalist movements, and post-independence challenges. The book also emphasizes historiographical methods and recent trends in Indian historical research.