Pre-Congress Period in Modern History Explained: Top YouTube Videos By Abhishek Srivastava Sir For UPSC
Ekta Rakesh singh2 Apr, 2026
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Physics Wallah simplifies this topic with concept-focused lectures that explain the key concepts in a clear and focused way. These videos help aspirants connect events logically and revise the entire topic efficiently, making preparation for UPSC easier.
Video 1: Congress Rule in Provinces Explained | Government of India Act 1935 to Agrarian Reforms
This video begins with the Government of India Act 1935, explaining how this major constitutional reform laid the foundation for provincial autonomy and Congress ministries in different provinces. It also explores Congress ministers’ policies, agrarian reforms, labour policies, and the Wardha Scheme of education, highlighting how these initiatives influenced governance during the late colonial period.
By analysing the significance and evaluation of Congress rule in provinces, the video helps you connect constitutional reforms with political developments, an important perspective for both UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation.
Video 2: Rise of Modern Nationalism in India & Pre-Congress Political Associations Explained
This video explains how political, administrative, and economic unification under British rule gradually contributed to the growth of nationalist consciousness in India. It also highlights key factors that shaped the rise of nationalism, including Western education, the role of the press and literature, socio-religious reform movements, and the emergence of an educated middle class.
In addition, the video explains important political associations formed before the INC in Bengal, Bombay, and Madras, along with the significance of organisations such as the Indian Association of Calcutta.
With PW OnlyIAS concept-driven lectures, aspirants can easily connect constitutional developments, early political organisations, and governance reforms. These videos provide clear explanations and focused revision, helping students strengthen their preparation and approach UPSC history questions with confidence.