Strategy & Books to Prepare for the History Optional


Having a perfectly built strategy can save you from wastage of time and help you with the preparations. And we have summed up some points that would help you to have great preparations with no wastage of time.

  1. Focus on the NCERTs first: Don’t underestimate the power of NCERTs, as they are the only way to have a clear fundamental idea and knowledge about the subject. And in order to have a better understanding of the subject, you must have a clear fundamental.
  2. Clear note-making: Always make clear notes. The notes would help you immensely at the time of revisions.
  3. Don’t forget maps: Maps are life saviors, they help you to have a better understanding of the subject. With reference to maps, you can also keep things in mind in a better way.
  4. Make mind maps and shortcuts: Always try making shortcuts or abbreviations for the bigger topics to keep in mind, as they are easy to remember and helpful at the same time.
  5. Follow the division: The division of history has been done broadly in 4 parts to simplify the subject and if you read accordingly, you won’t have to struggle much.
  6. Go through previous year’s question papers: Previous year’s questions would help you a lot. As you would get the ideas about the question pattern and the types of questions, so you can prepare accordingly and practice as well. So, don’t forget to go through them.
  7. Take mock tests: Mock tests are always helpful. So always work on them. Write the mock tests and get the idea and practice as well.
  8. Do proper revisions: Revisions are the most important part of the preparation. And you must plan your preparation accordingly so that you get sufficient time for the revision at least twice. As the syllabus is wide and it isn’t possible to keep everything in mind by just reading it for one time, so better do the revisions at least twice, in order to not forget what you have read.
  9. Also, read about travelers and the sources: The travelers and the sources are very important for the history optional. You must read about the people who traveled to our country and their research about the same.

Recommended books that would help you with the preparations:

As already known that history has been divided broadly into 4 parts to simplify it, so the books are mentioned accordingly:

Never forget going through the NCERT Books for fundamental knowledge and clearance. It plays a crucial role in order to get clear fundamental knowledge.

Ancient Indian History

Medieval Indian History

Modern Indian History

World History

Map for History Optional
  • You must refer to maps for better understanding.
That’s all about Strategy & Books for History Optional. Hope this reading will worth you.

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