About the book This book offers comprehensive and latest information covering the broad field of knowledge on Indian art, paintings, music, and architecture for the aspirants of Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examinations. Apart from two new chapters and one appendix, the chapters have been enriched with details to make it more focused and comprehensive. There are questions at the end of each chapter which will help students prepare for the examinations. Salient Features:- 1. All new four colour edition 2. Comprehensive 4 sections: Visual arts, Performing arts, Culture of India and Appendices 3. New chapters on a. Buddhism and Jainism b. India through the eyes of foreign travelers 4. New appendix on Current affairs related to Indian Art and Culture 5. Videos related to the chapters available through QR codes 6. Key word in every chapter highlighted in colour 7. Updated Previous Year Questions and Answers of UPSC Preliminary and Main Examination