UNIT–I
SUB-UNIT–1
Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage:
- Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art, and major schools of paintings).
- Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980.
- Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from different parts of India.
Suggested Readings: India’s Struggle for Independence, India Since Independence, Indian Art & Culture.
SUB UNIT-2
- Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Capitalism.
- Fascist Ideology and its global implications.
- World Wars and boundary settlements after the First and the Second World Wars.
- Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism, and Socialism, Globalization, and concept of Modernity.
Suggested Readings: History of Modern World
SUB UNIT-3
- Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu, and Chamba. The Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs.
- Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.
- Hill States under Colonial power: Political and Administrative History, Grants, Sanads, and territorial aggression.
- Social and Economic conditions under the colonial period with special reference to social practices of Beth, Begar, and Reet.
- Establishment of British Cantonments.
- National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948.
- Five Year Plans and vision for the developed Hill State.
- Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage (Temples, Buddhist Monasteries, and Paintings).
Note:— All the topics/subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.
Suggested Readings: The Wonderland of Himachal Pradesh (English)
UNIT-II
SUB UNIT-1
- Introduction to Disasters: Concepts, definitions, disaster classifications including natural and man-made disasters.
- Social and Environmental impacts of disasters.
- Disaster profile of the country.
- Approaches to Disaster Risk Reductions.
- Disaster management models. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including community, Concept of first responders.
- Interrelationship of disaster and development.
- Disaster management in India including Disaster Management ACT 2005, National and state policies, Plans, and institutional mechanism in the country.
Suggested Readings: Disaster Management
SUB UNIT-2
- Geographical Introduction to India, India as a unit of Geographical Study.
- Aspects of the Physical Geography of India – Structure, and Relief, Climate, Soils, and Vegetation, Geomorphic set up (Mountain Ranges and Rivers and other Water Bodies).
- Human Aspects – Population distribution, Urban Population, Internal Migration.
- Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns in India.
- Settlements, Industry, and Transport.
Suggested Readings: Indian Geography, Certificate Physical & Human Geography.
SUB UNIT-3
- Geography of Himachal Pradesh: Relief, Drainage, Vegetation cover, and types.
- Climate and climatic zones in Himachal Pradesh.
- Geographical Regions of Himachal Pradesh (Shiwalik, Doons, and Low Valleys, Outer Valleys of Sub Himalaya, Mid Hill Tracts of High Himalaya, High hills, and Valleys and Inner Zones).
- Human Aspects: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Temporal characteristics of Population, Urbanisation pattern.
- Policies: Forest, Industrial, and Tourism Policies, Growth of Industrial areas and types of Industries in Himachal, Employment generation and potential, Scope of future Industrialization, Hazard Vulnerability, and Risk Profile of Himachal Pradesh.
Note:— All the topics/subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.
Suggested Readings: The Wonderland of Himachal Pradesh (English)
UNIT-III
SUB UNIT-1
- Salient features of Indian Society, Unity in Diversity.
- Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion, and Social stratification in India.
- Women empowerment and social justice: Policies for women Empowerment in India, Laws for protection of women, women security and safety initiatives in India.
- Child Rights and Right to Education.
- Rights of differently-able persons and quality of life for them.
Suggested Readings: Social Problems in India
SUB UNIT-2
- Core Values in public service/governance.
- The philosophical basis of public service/governance and Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability.
- Objectivity and Transparency, information sharing, and right to information, codes of conduct, work culture, challenges of corruption, and political pressures.
- Gandhian Thought: Truth and Non-violence, Satyagraha, Ends and Means, Religion, and Politics.
Suggested Readings: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude, My Experiments with Truth.
SUB UNIT-3
- Society and Culture in Himachal Pradesh: Culture, customs, fairs and festivals, and religious beliefs and practices, recreation, and amusement.
- Tribes of Himachal Pradesh: their historical, social, cultural, economic and legal aspects.
- Family, marriage, kinship, and the caste system in Himachal Pradesh.
Note:— All the topics/subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.
Suggested Readings: The Wonderland of Himachal Pradesh (English)
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