Indian Art and Culture (English), 5e by Nitin Singhania (IAS) for UPSC CSE 2025-26 | Colourful Book | Exclusive access to McGraw Hill edge online platform: 10 Supplementary topics, Practice tests & Preparation strategy

Indian Art and Culture is a ‘must have’ for every aspirant of Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examinations. The book consists of the latest questions from 2023 UPSC prelims, along with 25 chapters and a pluck out chart on UNESCO heritage sites in India. It contains concise notes with vast coverage of topics covered in the syllabus of Indian Heritage and Culture for General Studies-Paper I in Civil Services Examination. This bestselling title contains a wide ranged knowledge base of Indian art, paintings, music, and architecture presented with rich visuals. This edition is supported by online supplementary readings; creating an immersive and enriching experience for aspirants. With this book, you get free exclusive access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provides you the edge to excel at your exams. On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access mock tests and practice tests, expert sessions, comprehensive study materials, and exam preparation strategies, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access. Salient Features: 1. This is a 4-colour edition containing 25 chapters and a pluck-out chart on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2. Includes 3 comprehensive sections: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Culture of India 3. Includes four new chapters on Indian Sculpture and Pottery, Indian Tribal Culture, Trade, Traders and Cultural Exchange, and Legendary Cities of Ancient and Medieval India 4. Contains solved prelims 2023 paper as part of chapters 5. Inclusion of 10 web chapters on McGraw Hill Edge o Chapter 12 Indian Puppetry o Chapter 13 Indian Circus o Chapter 23 - Education in Ancient and Medieval India o Chapter 26 - Indian Cinema o Chapter 28 - Awards and Honours o Chapter 30 - Law and Culture o Chapter 31 - Indian Culture Abroad o Chapter 33 - Cultural Institutions in India o Appendix 1 - Famous Personalities of India o Appendix 2 - Recent Geographical Indications Note: This product is protected by Transparency, which verifies a unit’s authenticity and enables you to view rich information about the product you purchased. When you receive your product, please look for the Transparency logo and QR code, which is printed on the product’s back cover. You can scan it to verify its authenticity with the Transparency app or Amazon shopping app. To download the Transparency app or Amazon shopping app, get it on the App Store or Google Play. Read more