Module - 1 Culture

1. Culture: An Introduction (41.1 MB)

2. Indian Culture(3.7 MB)

Module 2: History and Culture through the Ages

3. Ancient India(4.1 MB)

4. Medieval India(5.8 MB)

5. Modern India(5.6 MB)

Module 3: Languages and Literature

6. Indian Languages and Literature-I (5.6 MB)

7. Indian Languages and Literature-II (5.6 MB)

Module 4: Religion and Philosophy

8. Religion and Philosophy in ancient India(5.9 MB)

9. Religion and Philosophy in Medieval India(5.7 MB)

10. Religious Reform Movements in Modern India(5.7 MB)

Module 5: Painting, Performing Arts and Architecture

11. Indian Painting (5.4 MB)

12. Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama(5.6 MB)

13. Indian Architecture(5.6 MB)

Module 6: Science and Technology

14. Science and Technology in India(5.6 MB)
15. Scientists of Ancient India(5.9 MB)
16. Science and Scientists of Medieval India(5.9 MB)

17. Scientists of Modern India(5.9 MB)
Module 7: Education
18. Education in India(5.9 MB)

Module 8: Social Structure

19. Indian Social Structure (5.3 MB)

20. Socio-Cultural Issues in Contemporary India(5.3 MB)

21. Spread of Indian Culture Abroad(5.2 MB)

Question paper Design(5.2 MB)

Here’s what I found regarding NIOS Art & Culture notes in English (PDF):

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📥 1. Unofficial PDF Mirrored on UPSCPDF.com

• A downloadable PDF titled “NIOS Art and Culture Notes in English” is available (circa Oct 2025, updated July 2025) via UPSCPDF.com .
  ⚠️ Note: This appears to be an unauthorized upload, possibly infringing on copyright, with unknown scan quality and outdated content.

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✅ 2. Official NIOS Study Material (Best Quality & Legality)

a) NIOS Online Course PDFs

• NIOS provides official digital study materials for its subject code 223 (Indian Culture & Heritage) and other arts courses.
  • You can download modules like "Culture: An Introduction," "Indian Culture," "Indian Painting," etc., directly from NIOS’s site .

b) Drishti IAS Curated Collection

• Drishti IAS aggregates official NIOS PDFs for various subjects, including Indian Culture and Heritage .

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📊 Quick Comparison

Version	Format	Quality & Legality
UPSCPDF.com mirror (2025–23)	PDF scan	Likely infringing, possibly outdated
Official NIOS modules (course PDFs)	Official PDF	High‑quality, legally permitted
Drishti IAS NIOS collection	PDF archive	Legally usable and curated

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✅ What Should You Do?

• For accurate, exam-ready notes: Download the official NIOS English modules directly from NIOS.
• Want easy format access? Use the Drishti IAS curated folder to get all relevant PDFs in one place.
• Need the UPSCPDF version? I can share the link with a disclaimer on legal risks and quality.

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• Do you want the unofficial PDF link now?

• Need direct download links for specific NIOS modules (e.g., Indian Painting, Folk Art)?
• Prefer I guide you through NIOS site navigation for the authentic materials?
• Or shall I share the Drishti IAS curated archive link?

Just tell me your preference, and I’ll fetch the appropriate PDFs or guide you!

NIOS Art and Culture Notes in English PDF

HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF ART (FROM 3000 BC ...