Which is the most suitable book of General Studies for IAS Prelims and Easy Writing book for IAS Main exam?Suggest me as I am beginners ?

Hello,

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Questions in UPSC General Studies Paper 1 is asked from Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World, Indian Polity and Governance Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc, Economic and Social Development, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc, General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization, General Science. To prepare these topics you can refer to the following books.

• NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII

• Modern India by Bipin Chandra

• History of Modern India by A.C Banerjee

• General Principals of World Geography by Charles Farro

• An Evolution of Indian Economy by I.C. Dhingra

• Economic Survey of India by Govt. of India

• An Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu

• Newspapers

• Manorama Yearbook

Thank you!!!

Dear vaibhav, its good that you want to be a civil servant. just be focused and patient. if you are a beginner than i would suggest you to go through this book once. i have attached the link below. this is the book written by Mrs. ila tripathi. she has explained it very well how to prepare for ias exam( if you are a beginner). it may help you.

https://www.amazon.in/71-51-Journey-Failure-Success-ebook/dp/B07G2SBQNN

thanks

Hello,
Here is the booklist for you

GS-I:

Culture: Read any one book but many times, even though different types of Qs are asked each year. Take 11th NCERT or Nitin Singhania.Indian history: Bipin chandra (OLD NCERT)Post-Independence: Bipin Chandra (Fat book) - Read selectively.World History: MrunalSociety: NCERTsGeography: Mrunal

GS-II: (Practice answer writing)

Constitution and Polity: Laxmikanth and newspapers(The Hindu)Governance: Newspapers(The Hindu) and VisionSocial justice: Newspapers(The Hindu)IR: Newspapers(The Hindu)

GS-III: (Practice answer writing)

Economy: Newspapers(The Hindu), Economic Survey, Budget, MrunalS&T: Newspapers(The Hindu)Environment: Newspapers(The Hindu)Disaster management: 2nd ARCSecurity: Vision

GS-IV:

No need of a book but for the first time refer Lexicon or Subba Rao bookMichael Sandel videosPractice writing case studies with a structure

Essay: No need of special preparation. U can follow the UPSC guidelines and practice an essay once in a week or two weeks.

Cheers !!

Dear Vaibhav,

It is slightly difficult to single out one single book to prepare for General studies for IAS prelims and Essay Writing. However, to begin with make sure you study thoroughly from the NCERT books upto class XII. That is a must.  I am giving you the list of books  for general studies which has been recommended by some of the popular coaching institutes and also recommended by the toppers. An

Introduction to the Constitution of India-D.D.Basu

Perspectives on Indian Constitution-Edited by Subash Kashyap

Biology for VIII-X Std-NCERT

Physics for VIII-X Std-NCERT

Chemistry for VIII-X Std-NCERT

Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses Courses- Evelyn Pearce

Know your body-Reader’s Digest

An Evolution of Indian Economy-I.C.Dhingra (Sultan Chand & Co)

Indian Economy-Dutt & Sundaram

Economic Survey of India-Government of India

General Principles of World Geography-Charles Farro

Monsoon Asia-Charles Farro

Physical Geography of India for VII – XII Std-NCERT

Any Good School Atlas

Ancient India for VII-XII Std-NCERT

Medieval India for VII-XII Std-NCERT

Modern India-Bipin Chandra

History of Modern India-A.C.Banerjee

The Hindu & Times of India-Newspapers

Frontline and Political & Economic weekly -Periodicals

Yojana & World Focus -Periodicals

Statistical Methods-S.C.Gupta

As far as essay is concerned, go through past years question papers to get an idea about the type of questions that are asked in the essay section. Practise writing them and be updated about the latest socio-political happenings that are taking place. The more you practise writing essay, the better it is for you and get it corrected by experts who can guide you and provide you with the right kind of feedback.