START WITH NCERT :
When any aspirant begins preparation we find ourselves lost. The best place to begin is with NEWSPAPERS (esp THE HINDU) AND NCERT. These are the books that you will come back to and stick to till you clear the
examination are :
1. A BRIEFHISTORY OF MODERN INDIA BY RAJIV AHIR
One of the most handy books and covers all important topics. A must read for all competitive examinations. Useful for both prelims and mains.
Prelims topic covered: History of India and Indian national movement
One of the most handy books and covers all important topics. A must read for all competitive examinations. Useful for both prelims and mains.
Prelims topic covered: History of India and Indian national movement
Or
2. Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth :
The holy book for all UPSC Aspirants. Covers all important points regarding Indian Constitution.
The holy book for all UPSC Aspirants. Covers all important points regarding Indian Constitution.
Prelims topic covered: Indian Polity and Governance Constitution, Political system, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues,etc.
Introduction To The Constitution Of India
by D.D. Basu is an excellent book, but it would be a tad difficult for beginners. However it is a good read and one should always try to read it when you get some time.
by D.D. Basu is an excellent book, but it would be a tad difficult for beginners. However it is a good read and one should always try to read it when you get some time.
3. Certificate Physical andHuman Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
The first part of thebook is very important for physical geography. Second part can be covered fromNCERT also.
Prelims topic covered: World Geography- Physical, Social
The first part of thebook is very important for physical geography. Second part can be covered fromNCERT also.
Prelims topic covered: World Geography- Physical, Social
4. Environment by Shankar IAS
After the integration ofprelims for Civil Services Examination(CSE) with Indian Forest Service (IFoS) the relativeimportance of environment and ecology has increased tremendously. This bookcovers all important portions in entirety. Start with NCERT and NIOS books.
Prelims topic covered: General issues on environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate change
After the integration ofprelims for Civil Services Examination(CSE) with Indian Forest Service (IFoS) the relativeimportance of environment and ecology has increased tremendously. This bookcovers all important portions in entirety. Start with NCERT and NIOS books.
Prelims topic covered: General issues on environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate change
5. Science And Technology - Ncert + current affairs related issues
10. Medieval India : Ncert(MUST) + A History of Mediaeval India by Satish Chandra ( Not very important )
6. Map-based Questions : Orient blackswan or Oxford Atlas
Follow any good Atlas and refer to current affairs related places and surroundings.
7. Economics : Ncert (MUST) + SRIRAM IAS economy notes & The Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma (especially for mains) & Indian economy by Ramesh Singh (only certain Topics + Not very important ) & Economic Survey + India Year Book (certain important relevant Topics Only)
8. Art And Culture : Ncert(MUST) + Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania (certain Topics Onlys + Not very important ).
9. Ancient India : Ncert(MUST) + India's Ancient Past by Rs Sharma ( Not very important )
10. Medieval India : Ncert(MUST) + A History of Mediaeval India by Satish Chandra ( Not very important )
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