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Important books for Upsc prelims and Mains

 

UPSC syllabus is quite huge and requires strategic preparation to excel successfully in the exam. There are vast resources from which a candidate can prepare. Sometimes, a candidate fails to figure out resources for themselves and get caught up in the entire process. Therefore it is always advisable to plan your resources beforehand to avoid a hassle in between. This article will guide you about some books for UPSC beginners that all must read.

1. Challenges to Internal Security of India — Ashok Kumar and Vipul Anekant (General

Studies)

This book aims at providing a comprehensive approach to different topics and challenges.

Surrounding the theme of the Indian Internal Security Challenges.’ It is designed in such a manner that it covers almost all the aspects of the UPSC general studies paper. You will find each and every syllabus broken down effortlessly for a candidate to easily grasp the concept and work through it. In addition, the updated edition also consists of three annexures that provide a comprehensive outlook of all the government strategies required for internal security and challenges.

2. Geography of India by Majid Husain (Geography)

Geography is a typical subject. However, grasping concepts of geography is quite difficult for most candidates. The book “Geography of India by Majid Husain” aims to provide students with guided knowledge of India’s geographical geography concepts in the most effortless manner. It focuses on Indian farming patterns, resources of India, various methods of irrigation, transportation, and public distribution systems, calamities, food security, and government initiatives.

3. Indian Art and Culture — Nitin Singhania (Culture)

Be it prelims, mains, or interviews- the Indian Art and Culture book by Nitin Singhania is a goldmine for all UPSC aspirants. It is now available both offline and online for candidates’ convenience. Since the diversity of Indian Culture is well known, a hefty number of questions come from Indian Culture at all levels of the UPSC examination. This book pretty much sums up the different aspects of Indian Culture in a very precise manner for candidates to understand it efficiently. Despite the variety of books available for Indian Culture, Nitin Singhania’s book– has captivated the hearts of UPSC candidates due to its special presentation.

4. Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy written by Rajiv Sikri (International Relations)

The book is an approach to provide a policy-oriented and strategic look at India’s upcoming and existing foreign policy difficulties. It presents a wider scope of the different aspects of the foreign policy of the country and also suggests strategic thinking to deal with the fast-changing policies of the world within. It also shares light on long-term variables and trends that influence the country.

Summing it up

IAS toppers and tutors always emphasize the importance of reading good books for UPSC preparation. These books provide effective subject matter and present it to the candidate in a planned manner. Therefore, we hope you have gathered useful insights on books for UPSC beginners through this article.

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