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How many books are enough for UPSC preparation?
Apart from NCERT books, now, there are at least 15 standard textbooks that will be extremely useful for IAS aspirants to crack the exam.
What are the basic books for UPSC?
Essential Books for IAS
| Subjects | Books |
|---|---|
| World Geography | 1.Fundamentals of Human Geography (NCERT) 2.Certificate Physical And Human Geography |
| Economy | 1.India People and Economy (NCERT) 2.Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh |
| Polity | Indian Polity by Laxmikanth |
| Current Affairs | The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Jagran Josh |
How many books are there in UPSC?
There are 42 books, all are very useful.
How do I read NCERT?
How to read NCERT for UPSC?
- You can choose any subject first and then, start from class 6 to 12 for that particular subject book.
- In your first reading, try to understand the basic concepts, and then in the second reading, you can make your own notes.
- You can also skip the note-making process of NCERT books for UPSC.
How to select the best books for UPSC IAS preparation?
Out of a plethora of study material available both online and offline, it is crucial that the candidates select the best books for UPSC IAS preparation. IAS toppers recommend that aspirants start their UPSC preparation with NCERT books and then move on to the standard reference books.
How many theory papers are there in UPSC 2021?
There are 9 theory papers in UPSC 2021 out of which two papers are on the optional subject. Candidates should follow the important IAS general studies Mains books for the best preparation. Given below are the best general studies books for the UPSC Mains:
What are the essential study materials for the UPSC?
Apart from the books mentioned above, the essential UPSC Study Material includes: 2nd ARC Report (To read more on ARC Reports, check the linked article.) The UPSC syllabus is vast and it takes at least one year to comprehensively cover it.
Is Laxmikanth for polity a good book for UPSC exam?
For instance, Laxmikanth for Polity is a book that you must read if you are taking the UPSC exam. Many questions have been asked that seem to come directly from this book. In addition, many books including the one discussed above, contain information in a ‘notes’ format.