Sage-Tips

Is Arihant enough for UPSC Prelims?

No. Unfortunately or fortunately – no. IAS exam is not like school or college exams, and there is no such all-in-one book which covers all possible questions in UPSC CSE.

How do I prepare for general studies 1?

Tips and Strategy For History Almost 70\% of questions asked in Prelims from post-1857 history can be attempted with a thorough reading of Spectrum’s book. So you can study this section with IAS Prelims.

Is mains preparation enough for prelims?

We recommend that you start your mains preparation along with the IAS prelims preparation. You will also get into the IAS exam mode while reading about history, polity, economics, and current affairs. This would put you in a good position for the interview as well.

How can I prepare for GS Upsc Quora?

Some guidelines before you start your preparation:

1. Keep the syllabus in front of you.
2. Decide which books/notes you will follow. Stick to the same material till the end of the exam.
3. Look into the past question papers to understand how questions have been asked.
4. Make your own notes accordingly.

Is Arihant guide good?

Yes, Arihant book is good for your preparation. It is very good for chemistry preparation. For Maths you can also go for RD Sharma and for Physics you can go for HC Verma and IE Irodov. To score good marks it is also very important to refer previous year papers and mock test series for your practice.

How can I prepare for UPSC Prelims?

Initially, you should start with the subjects which overlap in both prelims and mains syllabus. Dedicated preparation for the prelims alone should start at least 3 months prior to the prelims. Tip #2: Prepare a plan. You should remember that it is very important to go with a plan.

Is 1 year enough for UPSC preparation?

Yes, 1 year is sufficient for IAS preparation without coaching. If you do focus study then you can clear this exam in your first attempt. Preparing for UPSC itself is a full time job ,during preparation you need to work hard daily at least 6-8 hours. Prelims will test your concepts + facts , mains is more analytical .

How can I make my general studies strong?

Read newspapers and magazines carefully, which will expand your knowledge base and give good command and writing skill. Preparation for General studies should be done hand in hand while preparing for optional papers. NCERT books should be studied carefully and newspapers like The Hindu and magazines such as Frontline.

How do you cover a GS 3?

Recommended Booklist for UPSC General Studies Paper 3 for IAS Mains Exam

1. NCERT Class X – Understanding Economic Development.
2. NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development.
3. NCERT Class XII – Macroeconomics (chapters 2,5 and 6 are very important)
4. Indian Economy for Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh.