Overview
The presented book has been prepared on the basis of old and new books published by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for general readers, students and candidates engaged in the preparation of competitive examinations organized by the Union and State Public Service Commission. As a basic source, the important facts of various practical examinations of various books published by NCERT have been included in this book and the chapter-wise questions and latest questions asked in previous year's examinations


In order of writing the book, NCERT Essence: The Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commission of various states have prepared a detailed explanation of the questions asked in the competitive examinations of the last year, giving the best possible introduction to Indian art and culture. . This book will also help the candidates in understanding the basic facts of the current scenario of Indian art and culture. The practice of timely facts and references is important in competitive examinations, hence the websites of various ministries of the Government of India, annual reports, journals and magazines have also been made the basis in book writing.




Salient Features
• An unprecedented book incorporating the syllabus of Union and State Public Service Commission.
• Use of new and old NCERT books as the original source of the book, websites and reports of the Indian Institute of Cultural Research and Studies, NIOS, websites of the Ministry of Tourism of various states and other important sources
• This book divided into 5 sections viz. Visual arts, performing arts, religion-philosophy and literature and appendices, in this book, unique presentation of various aspects and untouched aspects of Indian art and culture
• Chapter-wise detailed explanation of best model questions including the questions of previous years civil service and state service preliminary examination
• For the questions and explanations of the preliminary examinations for the civil service and state service for the year 2020-21, visit the link given below.