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Why History Mock Tests Are Essential
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Accurate Format Practice: Tests mirror the actual exam's 100 MCQs in 2 hours—no negative marking, each correct answer earns 2 marks. You build both speed and accuracy.
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Balanced Syllabus Coverage: Ten major units ensure every historical period and theme is addressed—from ancient civilizations to world history and historiography.
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Insightful Feedback: Detailed analysis helps master weaker sections and refine exam strategy.
UGC NET History Syllabus: Complete Breakdown
UGC NET History Paper-II is divided into 10 core units, covering India's historical timeline along with thematic and global perspectives:
Unit 1: Negotiating the Sources
- Engages with archaeological, literary, epigraphical, and numismatic sources.
- Focuses on Indus Valley Civilization, early State formation, Vedic periods, pastoralism, and the shift to food production.
Unit 2: From State to Empire
- Examines the breakdown of empires, rise of regional powers like Salankayanas, Visnukundins, the era of Harsha, and the Gupta-Vakataka age.
Unit 3: The Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
- Reviews regional dynasties across North, South, East, West, and the Deccan, exploring themes of urbanization, trade, Brahmanical religion, and early medieval state formation debates.
Unit 4: Sources of Medieval Indian History
- Covers the Vijayanagara, Bahmani kingdoms, rise of Mukhal Empire, Marathas, and empire dynamics.
Unit 5: Administration & Economy
- Looks into administrative reforms—like Sher Shah’s—to Sultanate and Mughal governance, frontier politics, revenue systems—and the regional administration in Deccan.
Unit 6: Society & Culture
- Focuses on Bhakti and Sufi movements, Sikhism, arts, literature, education, and the changing social roles of women.
Unit 7: Sources of Modern Indian History
- Explores the arrival of European powers, the 1857 Revolt, spread of British rule, and early nationalist developments.
Unit 8: Colonial Economy
- Discusses commercialization of agriculture, deindustrialization, economic drain, and socio-economic transformations under British rule.
Unit 9: Rise of Indian Nationalism
- Covers the phases of the Indian National Movement—from moderates to extremists, Gandhian era, revolutionary activities, and women’s contributions.
Unit 10: Historical Method, Research, and Historiography
- Takes you through historical inquiry methods, interpretation, and schools of historiography like Marxist, subaltern, feminist, and postcolonial.
ANSS Academy’s History Mock Test Features
- Ten Unit-Wise Tests: Each component tested comprehensively.
- Full-Length Mock Exams: Simulate the actual time and format of Paper-II.
- In-Depth Feedback: Performance analytics, topic-level breakdowns, and recommendations for improvement.
- Unlimited Attempts: Learn through repetition and progressively refine your strengths.
Smart Study Strategy with Mock Tests
| Step | Action |
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| 1 | Start with weaker units; take unit-wise tests (e.g. Historiography). |
| 2 | Attempt full-length mocks under timer to simulate real exam conditions. |
| 3 | Review each test; identify topics that need better conceptual clarity. |
| 4 | Repeat problematic areas with focused revision and reattempts. |
| 5 | After mastering individual units, consolidate with weekly full mocks. |
In Summary
History is not just about memorizing events—it’s about understanding patterns of change across civilizations, methodology, and societal transformations. Mock tests at ANSS Academy provide a structured route to grasp this breadth and depth.
Our series ensures you’re not just exam-ready, but concept-ready—for any future UGC NET or SET cycle.
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