Books to Refer for UPSC Preparation

Choosing the right books is crucial for UPSC preparation. Below is a subject-wise list of essential books that will help aspirants cover the vast syllabus effectively.

History

Ancient & Medieval History:

• Old NCERT: Ancient India – R S Sharma, Medieval India – Satish Chandra

• New NCERT: Our Pasts – I & II, Themes – I & II, New Tamil Nadu History Textbook – Class XI

Modern Indian History:

• Our Pasts III (NCERT Class VIII)

• Themes in Indian History – III (NCERT Class XII)

• A Brief History of Modern India – Spectrum

• India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra

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Geography

World & Indian Geography:

• Our Environment – Class VII, The Earth Our Habitat – Class VI

• Fundamentals of Physical Geography (NCERT XI), Fundamentals of Human Geography (NCERT XII)

• Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

• India Physical Environment (NCERT XI), India – People and Economy (NCERT XII)

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Polity

• Democratic Politics – IX & X

• Indian Constitution at Work (NCERT XI)

• Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth

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Economics

• Understanding Economic Development (NCERT X), Indian Economic Development (NCERT XI)

• Introductory Macroeconomics (NCERT XII), Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh

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Art & Culture

• New Tamil Nadu History Textbook

• Introduction to Indian Art (NCERT XI), Living Craft Traditions of India (NCERT XII)

• Indian Culture – Nitin Singhania

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Environment

• Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (NCERT VIII-XI)

• ICSE Environmental Education (Std X)

• Environment – Shankar IAS

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Indian Society

• Understanding Society (NCERT XI), Indian Society (NCERT XII)

• Social Change and Development in India (NCERT XII)

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International Relations

• Contemporary World Politics (NCERT XII)

• Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy – Rajiv Sikri

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Internal Security & Disaster Management

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Ethics

• A Practical Approach to Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – D.K. Balaji

• Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

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Social Justice

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Conclusion

Selecting the right books is key for UPSC success. Stick to standard books, follow a structured study plan, and leverage Civils Prep Modules for expert guidance.

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