Books Which you would love to refer .....
1. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Latest Edition [click] No any second source. Just one book.
2. Indian History - Spectrum Modern India by Rajiv Ahir[click] . It is a summary of Bipin Chandra's India's Struggle for Independence . every question in last prelims and before that which was in "ANSWERABLE" category (some questions are not to be answered by anyone - dont waste time and energy on finding where those questions came from). The debate over Bipan Chandra vs Spectrum will be saved for later times.
3.Indian Culture 's Spectrum Book - Culture has become very important. While you must buy this book as most people buy it, you can also refer to NECRT books on Culture. There are more than one, so if you can't find them all then buy the above book. It largely covers most culture questions asked in UPSC Mains+ Prelims
4. Geography - You will need to do 3 books here.
For Principles of Geography Just do Go Cheng Leong - Certificate Physical & Human Geography[click] line by line 4-5 times - every chapter..dont by-heart, but read closely..only memorise conecpets. This is the single book for most Geography concepts. Chapters are short and easy to understand.
Note:- Three topics , namely :-
- Monsoons
-EL Nino
-La Nina
- Indian geography books (2 of them) 11th & 12th NCERT.
4. Indian economy - For best strategy, you will need to have a two level approach:-
1. TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
2. Vajiram Economy class notes OR Sriram's IAS Economy notes .
Spectrum History
4 chapters cover the entire national movement. A careful reading of these 4 chapters gives one a factual clarity of what all events occurred, why they occurred and in which particular order did they occur. This, honestly, is sufficient for the prelims.
The analytical aspect of the book is given in another 4 or 5 chapters. Socio-Religious Movements, Peasant and Tribal Movement, Press, Economic Aspect. This portion is relevant for mains but it is much advisable to cover these chapters before the prelims itself as after it noone finds time to read new chapters of history.
Your history is over in these 8 chapters.
Geography
the 2 ncerts of Geography. Physical Env and Fundamental.
Goh Cheng Leong to prepare a chart of world vegetation types and honestly,
GCL is the best source to cover the vegetation portion.
Polity
Laxmikanth. The most important chapter in that book is "Parliament". It is the most beautiful chapter ever written and covers each and every aspect in fine detail. Other important chapters are FR, DPSP, Supreme Court, NHRC, CAG, CVC etc.
Economy
Vajiram yellow book and class notes.
1. Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Latest Edition [click] No any second source. Just one book.
2. Indian History - Spectrum Modern India by Rajiv Ahir[click] . It is a summary of Bipin Chandra's India's Struggle for Independence . every question in last prelims and before that which was in "ANSWERABLE" category (some questions are not to be answered by anyone - dont waste time and energy on finding where those questions came from). The debate over Bipan Chandra vs Spectrum will be saved for later times.
3.Indian Culture 's Spectrum Book - Culture has become very important. While you must buy this book as most people buy it, you can also refer to NECRT books on Culture. There are more than one, so if you can't find them all then buy the above book. It largely covers most culture questions asked in UPSC Mains+ Prelims
4. Geography - You will need to do 3 books here.
For Principles of Geography Just do Go Cheng Leong - Certificate Physical & Human Geography[click] line by line 4-5 times - every chapter..dont by-heart, but read closely..only memorise conecpets. This is the single book for most Geography concepts. Chapters are short and easy to understand.
Note:- Three topics , namely :-
- Monsoons
-EL Nino
-La Nina
- Indian geography books (2 of them) 11th & 12th NCERT.
4. Indian economy - For best strategy, you will need to have a two level approach:-
1. TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
2. Vajiram Economy class notes OR Sriram's IAS Economy notes .
Spectrum History
4 chapters cover the entire national movement. A careful reading of these 4 chapters gives one a factual clarity of what all events occurred, why they occurred and in which particular order did they occur. This, honestly, is sufficient for the prelims.
The analytical aspect of the book is given in another 4 or 5 chapters. Socio-Religious Movements, Peasant and Tribal Movement, Press, Economic Aspect. This portion is relevant for mains but it is much advisable to cover these chapters before the prelims itself as after it noone finds time to read new chapters of history.
Your history is over in these 8 chapters.
Geography
the 2 ncerts of Geography. Physical Env and Fundamental.
Goh Cheng Leong to prepare a chart of world vegetation types and honestly,
GCL is the best source to cover the vegetation portion.
Polity
Laxmikanth. The most important chapter in that book is "Parliament". It is the most beautiful chapter ever written and covers each and every aspect in fine detail. Other important chapters are FR, DPSP, Supreme Court, NHRC, CAG, CVC etc.
Economy
Vajiram yellow book and class notes.
