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Join Nikhil Sheth sir and Vishal Singh sir for the episode 3 of Behind The Question Explained Podcast. In this episode our History faculty will dive deep into a PYQ from UPSC History Optional from Mains 2023 Paper. They will analyse and deconstruct the question going into the mind of UPSC examiner, what they expect from the candidate writing answer in the exam hall. This is the question Marxian socialism claims itself to be a scientific socialist theory capable of explaining the history of humankind. Discuss [UPSC- 2023] -- ⚡️Enrol here for Sunday LIVE & mentorship sessions:

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-- 00:00:00 Precap 00:00: PYQ on Marxian Scientific Socialism 00:00:43 Decoding the Question 00:03:04 Method of Marxian Analysis 00:07:40 Universal Evolution of History 00:09:51 Prediction of Revolution 00:12:30 Valid Criticism of Capitalism 00:14:04 Introduction and conclusion Program Inclusions ✅180 Lectures (FREE) Comprehensive Coverage of Syllabus: Detailed lectures and notes covering the entire syllabus of both Paper I and Paper II. ✅ Sunday LIVE Sessions: • Personalised Mentorship • Weekly Zoom Strategy Session: Discuss strategies, plans, and approaches to effectively tackle the ✅ History Optional syllabus. • Weekly Answer Writing Practice (2-4 Mains questions) - focusing on approach, structure, model answers, and analytical techniques. • High-Quality Notes and Reference Material: Up-to-date, high-value notes curated from original research and the most relevant sources, reflecting current trends and highly relevant to the UPSC CSE. Dedicated Mapping Sessions in Lectures: Special focus on the mapping section with dedicated classes and practice sessions. PYQ Analysis: In-depth discussion of Previous Years’ Questions to understand trends and develop effective answering techniques. Detailed Strategy for History Optional for UPSC CSE 2025: Master the approach to tackle the History Optional syllabus effectively. Important Topics for History Optional Syllabus UPSC 2025: Focus on key areas such as Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and World History. How to Cover Ancient History for UPSC History Optional: Comprehensive guide to cover Ancient Indian history. Effective Tips for History Optional Answer Writing UPSC: Learn the art of crafting high-scoring answers. Medieval History Preparation for UPSC History Optional: Detailed strategies to tackle Medieval History topics. Modern History Topics for UPSC History Optional: In-depth coverage of Modern Indian history. World History Preparation for UPSC History Optional: Key themes and topics in World History. Recommended Books for History Optional UPSC: Essential reading materials to aid your preparation. • History Optional Previous Year Question Papers UPSC: Practice with past questions to understand trends. • Integrate Current Affairs in History Optional UPSC: Techniques to link current events with historical concepts. • Role of Historiography in UPSC History Optional: Understand the importance of historiographical debates. • Strategies to Score High in History Optional UPSC: Proven methods to maximize your scores. • In-Depth Analysis of History Optional Topics UPSC • History Optional Question Trends and Analysis UPSC • Key Historical Events for UPSC History Optional • History Optional Map Work for UPSC • How to Prepare for History Optional in 6 Months UPSC • Best Coaching for History Optional UPSC • History Optional Notes for UPSC Preparation • Topper’s Strategy for History Optional UPSC upsc history optional history optional answer writing how to write top answers in history optional history optional previous year questions upsc history…

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Join Nikhil Sheth Sir, the History faculty at LevelUp IAS, as he delves into the important topic of comparing the American and French Revolutions. This comprehensive session is crucial for UPSC CSE 2024 and 2025 aspirants, covering key aspects of world history for both GS History and History Optional. In this video, Nikhil Sheth Sir will provide an in-depth analysis of the American Revolution and French Revolution, highlighting their causes, major events, and impacts. Understand the differences and similarities between these two pivotal historical events and their influence on modern political and social structures. Nikhil Sir will discuss the historical context, key figures, and the ideological foundations of both revolutions, offering insights that are essential for scoring high in UPSC GS History and History Optional papers. Learn how to effectively integrate this knowledge into your answer writing for UPSC, with a focus on structured comparisons, important keywords, and presentation techniques. Whether you’re preparing for the UPSC Mains or building a strong foundation in world history, this video is a must-watch. Benefit from Nikhil Sheth Sir’s expertise and enhance your preparation strategy with detailed explanations and practical examples. upsc gs history, upsc history optional, comparison between american and french revolution, american revolution upsc, french revolution upsc, world history upsc, important topics for upsc gs history, history optional for upsc cse 2024, history optional for upsc cse 2025, upsc history preparation, history answer writing upsc, nikhil sheth sir history, levelup ias history, american revolution causes and impacts, french revolution causes and impacts, american and french revolution differences, american and french revolution similarities, history strategy upsc, world history for upsc mains, high-scoring history answers upsc, best history faculty upsc, upsc history lectures, history optional topics upsc, #upsc #ias #history #historyforupsc #freeupscclass #freeupscpreparation #free #levelup #historysyllabus #levelupias #historyoptional #air9 #nausheen #upsccse #upsc2025 #upsccse #upscoptional #upsc2024 #ias2025 #historyfacts #historyofindia #upsctopper #nikhilsheth #nikhilsirlevelup #historyoptionalsyllabus #upscsyllabus #historysyllabus #historyoptionalsyllabus #historyanswerwriting #historypyq #upscgs #historiography #freeupsccoaching #foundation #foundationcourse #frenchrevolution #french #historyoptionalsyllabus #americanrevolution #french #frenchrevolution

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Join Nikhil Sheth Sir, the History faculty at LevelUp IAS, as he delves into the important topic of comparing the American and French Revolutions. This comprehensive session is crucial for UPSC CSE 2024 and 2025 aspirants, covering key aspects of world history for both GS History and History Optional. In this video, Nikhil Sheth Sir will provide an in-depth analysis of the American Revolution and French Revolution, highlighting their causes, major events, and impacts. Understand the differences and similarities between these two pivotal historical events and their influence on modern political and social structures. Nikhil Sir will discuss the historical context, key figures, and the ideological foundations of both revolutions, offering insights that are essential for scoring high in UPSC GS History and History Optional papers. Learn how to effectively integrate this knowledge into your answer writing for UPSC, with a focus on structured comparisons, important keywords, and presentation techniques. Whether you’re preparing for the UPSC Mains or building a strong foundation in world history, this video is a must-watch. Benefit from Nikhil Sheth Sir’s expertise and enhance your preparation strategy with detailed explanations and practical examples. upsc gs history, upsc history optional, comparison between american and french revolution, american revolution upsc, french revolution upsc, world history upsc, important topics for upsc gs history, history optional for upsc cse 2024, history optional for upsc cse 2025, upsc history preparation, history answer writing upsc, nikhil sheth sir history, levelup ias history, american revolution causes and impacts, french revolution causes and impacts, american and french revolution differences, american and french revolution similarities, history strategy upsc, world history for upsc mains, high-scoring history answers upsc, best history faculty upsc, upsc history lectures, history optional topics upsc, #upsc #ias #history #historyforupsc #freeupscclass #freeupscpreparation #free #levelup #historysyllabus #levelupias #historyoptional #air9 #nausheen #upsccse #upsc2025 #upsccse #upscoptional #upsc2024 #ias2025 #historyfacts #historyofindia #upsctopper #nikhilsheth #nikhilsirlevelup #historyoptionalsyllabus #upscsyllabus #historysyllabus #historyoptionalsyllabus #historyanswerwriting #historypyq #upscgs #historiography #freeupsccoaching #foundation #foundationcourse #frenchrevolution #french #historyoptionalsyllabus #americanrevolution #french #frenchrevolution

FREE History Optional Foundation 2025 Lectures:

Separate registration is required for Sunday Live that will include Notes, Mentorship, Answer writing and strategy sessions, and more ⚡️Enrol here for Sunday LIVE & mentorship sessions:

| Sunday Session starts 1st August ✅ GS History Crash Course for Mains 2024:

✅ History Optional Crash Course for Mains 2024:

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Join Nikhil Sheth Sir, the History faculty at LevelUp IAS, as he delves into the important topic of comparing the American and French Revolutions. This comprehensive session is crucial for UPSC CSE 2024 and 2025 aspirants, covering key aspects of world history for both GS History and History Optional. In this video, Nikhil Sheth Sir will provide an in-depth analysis of the American Revolution and French Revolution, highlighting their causes, major events, and impacts. Understand the differences and similarities between these two pivotal historical events and their influence on modern political and social structures. Nikhil Sir will discuss the historical context, key figures, and the ideological foundations of both revolutions, offering insights that are essential for scoring high in UPSC GS History and History Optional papers. Learn how to effectively integrate this knowledge into your answer writing for UPSC, with a focus on structured comparisons, important keywords, and presentation techniques. Whether you’re preparing for the UPSC Mains or building a strong foundation in world history, this video is a must-watch. Benefit from Nikhil Sheth Sir’s expertise and enhance your preparation strategy with detailed explanations and practical examples. upsc gs history, upsc history optional, comparison between american and french revolution, american revolution upsc, french revolution upsc, world history upsc, important topics for upsc gs history, history optional for upsc cse 2024, history optional for upsc cse 2025, upsc history preparation, history answer writing upsc, nikhil sheth sir history, levelup ias history, american revolution causes and impacts, french revolution causes and impacts, american and french revolution differences, american and french revolution similarities, history strategy upsc, world history for upsc mains, high-scoring history answers upsc, best history faculty upsc, upsc history lectures, history optional topics upsc, #upsc #ias #history #historyforupsc #freeupscclass #freeupscpreparation #free #levelup #historysyllabus #levelupias #historyoptional #air9 #nausheen #upsccse #upsc2025 #upsccse #upscoptional #upsc2024 #ias2025 #historyfacts #historyofindia #upsctopper #nikhilsheth #nikhilsirlevelup #historyoptionalsyllabus #upscsyllabus #historysyllabus #historyoptionalsyllabus #historyanswerwriting #historypyq #upscgs #historiography #freeupsccoaching #foundation #foundationcourse #frenchrevolution #french #historyoptionalsyllabus #americanrevolution #french #frenchrevolution

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Shiv Kunal Verma is a journalist, a filmmaker, and a writer. He worked briefly with India Today, the Associated Press, and Sanctuary Films before he teamed up with his associate Dipti Bhalla and formed KaleidoIndia, under whose banner some classic films like Salt of the Earth and Standard Bearers were shot and produced. In 1999, he filmed the Kargil War and, in the last decade and a half, has authored some exceptional books that include the Northeast Trilogy, 1962: The War That Wasn’t, and 1965: A Western Sunrise. He is now working on the seminal Value Education Program for schools that aims at bringing India to Indians especially at the school and college levels. His latest book 'Yodha: Illustrated Military History of India Volume 1' is a step in this direction. Order your copy of the book here:

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