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Modern History book launched by Study IQ Publications aims to address the syllabus of modern history holistically from the UPSC Civil Services Examinations perspective. The book has been updated as per the latest examination pattern. This book is specially designed for the main appearing aspirants. The book has been prepared by experienced faculties and subject-matter experts, keeping in mind the challenges faced by the students while preparing for competitive exams. The book addresses all the major dimensions of the syllabus: 1. British Consolidation in India: This part covers topics like the advent of Europeans in India and the British consolidation of power in India. It also discusses the various effects of colonial rule on the Indian economy and the Indian people. 2. Socio-religious reform movements: Socio-religious reform movements in nineteenth and twentieth-century India has been discussed in a holistic manner. 3. Formation of the Indian National Congress: This part explains the political processes that resulted in the formation of the Indian National Congress. It discusses the role of the earlier political organizations in the formation of the Indian National Congress. It also discusses the controversies surrounding the foundation of the Congress. 4. The nationalist struggle to free India: This part is concerned with the role of the nationalist intellectuals known as the ‘Moderates’ and ‘Extremists’ in shaping the course of the nationalist movement. It covers various movements like the Swadeshi and Boycott movements during the Partition of Bengal. 5. Gandhian Era: This part focuses on the beginning of the Gandhian phase of great mass movements. It covers various movements starting from Champaran satyagraha, Kheda, Non-cooperation Movement, along with the Khilafat Movement. 6. Mass nationalist movements: This part covers mass movements in detail like civil disobedience and the Quit India movement.