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The book, Bharatiya Kala, Sanskriti Evam Virasat: Civil Sewa Pariksha Hetu has been prepared for students who are appearing for the civil services examination. This exam is conducted by Union Service Public Commission (UPSC) and includes a diverse range of subjects. One of the key subjects of this exam is Indian culture, art and traditions and students are required to have extensive knowledge of all the topics related to this subject. Keeping this aspect under consideration, this book proves to be effective as it covers the entire syllabus of Indian Arts and culture. It has been prepared according to the guidelines and format prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission. The book has been written in Hindi language and was published by Access publishing house in the year 2015.The Second Edition of the book begins with extensive discussion on various topics like the history of India and its culture. It traces the roots of Indian culture and then discusses the various branches. India is a diverse nation with a mixed population that has more differences than similarities. Keeping the constant matter of diversification under the microscope, it becomes important that the aspirants study all regional cultures that are practiced in India. The dominant cultures in India that have survived the test of time have been discussed in detail. There are detailed notes on the various art forms that are an integral part of the nation's history and culture. Some of the most popular art forms have been discussed in a detailed manner. Moreover, this book provides discussions on the Indian traditions that have shaped the nation as a whole and its families. The author uses a simple language and gives insightful details so that it is easier for students to understand and memorize the concepts.