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UPSC is the most prestigious and same time it is one of the toughest in India. Because the nature of the exam is most wast that’s why aspirants tend to confuse what to read and what not to read. So here I am sharing with you the booklist For UPSC Preparation Book.
Before covering the booklist you definitely need to understand the syllabus of the exam. Then you know what to read and whatnot.
The best IAS books can vary from candidate to candidate depending on their previous expertise and knowledge of the subject matter. However, the books for UPSC recommended by experts are listed in this article subject-wise.
The UPSC Prelims comprises only objective-type questions while the IAS Mains contains descriptive essay-type question papers. Divide the reading list into Prelims and Mains preparation.
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UPSC Preparation Book – Prelims
| Subject | UPSC Preparation Book |
| History | India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra Indian Art and Culture by Nitin SinghaniaNCERT XI (Ancient & Medieval)NCERT XII (Modern Indian History) |
| Geography | Certificate Physical Geography – G C LeongNCERT VI – X (Old Syllabus)NCERT XI, XII (New Syllabus)World Atlas (Orient Black Swan) |
| Indian Polity | Indian Polity – M LaxmikanthNCERT IX-XII |
| Economics | Indian Economy by Nitin SinghaniaEconomic Development & Policies in India – Jain & OhriNCERT XI |
| International Relations | NCERT XII (Contemporary World Politics)Current Affairs |
| CSAT | Tata McGraw Hill CSAT ManualVerbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R S Aggarwal |
| Solved Papers | IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers |
UPSC Preparation Book – Mains
| Subject | UPSC Preparation Book |
| History, Indian Heritage & Culture[GS Paper 1] | Indian Art and Culture by Nitin SinghaniaIndia’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra India after Independence by Bipan ChandraHistory of Medieval India by Satish ChandraAncient India by R.S Sharma |
| Geography[GS Paper 1] | Geography of India by Majid HusainWorld Geography by Majid HusainWorld Atlas (Orient Black Swan)Certificate Physical and Human Geography – G C LeongFundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class 11 |
| Polity & International Relations[GS Paper 2] | Indian Polity by M. LaxmikanthIntroduction to the Constitution of India by DD BasuInternational Relations: Pushpesh Pant |
| Economy[GS Paper 3] | Indian Economy – Nitin SinghaniaEnvironment and Disaster Management – Tata McGraw HillChallenges to Internal Security of India – Ashok Kumar |
| Ethics[GS Paper 4] | Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude for Civil Services Main Examination by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chaudary |
| Solved Papers | IAS General Studies Solved Papers |
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