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Which books and magazines should I choose for IAS exam?


i have cleared my 10 now so i want to know which books and magazines are best suited for me for IAS entrance




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11th April 2012, 03:15 PM
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i have cleared my 10 now so i want to know which books and magazines are best suited for me for IAS entrance

BEST BOOKS for IAS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
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Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd




Publisher: Arihant Publications




Publisher: Arihant Publications




Publisher: UPSC Portal




Publisher: Upscportal Publications




Publisher: Disha Publication




Publisher: Upscportal Publications
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11th April 2012, 03:58 PM
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Dear,
The IAS Syllabus has changed and its implications form now.So, there are many type of question asked in IAS i.e

General Studies Manual:
Before you get any other book for IAS get a GS(General Studies ) manual as it covers all aspects of Paper 1 in good detail. It will useful from revision point of view. Besides, if you don't get enough time to study text books the second best option is to go through a good GS manual.

Modern History:
India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra

Ancient and Medieval History:
Best Book Of this topic is - NCERT text books of class VIII to X

General Science:
NCERT text books of class IX and X

Geography:
NCERT text books class XI and XII + a good Atlas +Certificate Course in Physical Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

Indian Economy:
Spectrum's books on Economy + Economic Survey for figures and analysis

Current Affairs:
Manorama Year Book + The Hindu newspaper + a good magazine like Civil Services Chronicle
Polity:
Our Constitution by Subhash Kashyap + bare constitution containing just the articles

To score better marks just go through the NCRT's Books..it will easy available also and easy to understand too...

All The Best.
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11th April 2012, 06:56 PM
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Dear friend,
If you are interested in IAS examination
then it is very necessary that you should start your preparation very carefully

Here are some books for you
You can follow these books
I'm sure that these books will really help you.

BOOKS FOR IAS examination :













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11th April 2012, 07:51 PM
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FRIEND,

The Books to refer for the IAS exam is given below.

1. Indian History - India Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra; NCERT Books ( XI & XII )
2. Geography - Spectrum
3. Indian Polity - Constitution of India by Bakshi
4. Indian Economy - Plus One, Plus Two Books, Pratiyogita Darpan
5. General Science - Tata Mc Graw Hill Guide
6. Mental Ability - Quantitative Apitude by R.S. Aggarwal

7. Current Affairs - Some magazines and Newspapers

i. The Hindu/The Times of India
ii. Frontline
iii. Civil Service Chronicle
iv. Chanakya
v. Competition WIZARD
vi. Civil Services Today

8. Guides

1. Tata Mc Graw Hill
2. Spectrum
3. Unique

Books on Indian History & Culture:
  • NCERT (+ 2 level) — Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India.
  • Publication Division : Gazetteer of India (Vol 2 : History & Culture)
  • Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar — Gopal Krishna
  • Bipin Chandra - Modern India
  • A.C.Banerjee - History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer — Mahatma Gandhi

Books on Geography:
  • NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X - XII Std
  • A Good School Atlas
  • Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
  • Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography
  • Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography
  • Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute
  • National journal - Kurukshetra, Yojana etc.
  • Down to earth

Books on Indian Economy:
  • NCERT (+1 level)—Evolution of Indian Economy(I C Dhingra).
  • Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram - Indian Economy
  • Economic Survey
  • The Economic Times,Business Standard
  • Yojana

Books on Social and National Issues :
  • Social Problem - Ram Ahuja
  • Social Welfare Magazine - Published by ministry of social welfare
  • Yojana/Kurukshetra
  • IIPa Journal

Books on Indian Polity:
  • NCERT (+1 level)—Indian Political System
  • N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
  • D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
  • Kashyap—Constitution of India
  • Publication Division—Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament
  • P.M. Bakshi—Indian Constitution
  • Our Constitution : Subhash C. kashyap
  • Perspective on Constitution : S.C. Kashyap
  • Frontline Magazine
  • IIPa Journal

Books on Science & Technology:
  • NCERT : (10 level) : Science, (+2 level) : Biology.
  • Popular Science Series (CSIR)
  • Reports Of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
  • Science Reporter
  • Science and Technology in India - Spectrum

Books on Statistics:
  • (NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics
  • S.C.Gupta : Statistical Methods

Books on India and the World :
  • Journal of peace Studies
  • World Focus
  • Strategic Analysis
  • South Asian Journal

Other Books for General Studies:

1. India Year Book latest
2. One competitive Magazine
3. Guides like Tata Mc Graw Hill, Spectrum or Unique For General Reference 4. The Pearson General Studies Manual

GOOD LUCK.
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11th April 2012, 08:47 PM
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i have cleared my 10 now so i want to know which books and magazines are best suited for me for IAS entrance
HI!
The book for I.A.S exam are:-
> Indian Politics By L.Laximi Nath.
> Indian Economic by G.B. Panth
> General Study By Tata MacGrahill.

Magazines like:-
> PRATIYOGITA DARPAN
> Competition Success Review
> Competition Focus
etc

GOOD LUCK!
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11th April 2012, 09:39 PM
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IAS exam is conducted by the upsc once in a year.

Eligibility criteria:
you should be a citizen of india.
The candidate should be complete graduation from any recognized university.
The candidate age limit should be 21 to 30 years, the age relaxation for obc candidates is 3 years, and the sc/st candidates is 5 years.
The books for IAS Exam

India's Struggle for
Independence by Bipin
Chandra
Ancient and Medieval
History:
Best Book Of this topic
is - NCERT text books
of class VIII to X
General Science:
NCERT text books of
class IX and X
for more details
http://www.upsc.gov.in
all the best.
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11th April 2012, 09:41 PM
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Hai,
IAS-INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.

Best books for the IAS exam:

Dish publications,R. S.Agarwal books, G. K. Publications, IAS general studies publisher UPSC Portal, IAS general studies publisher- Upscportal Publications.

All the best.
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11th April 2012, 10:13 PM
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There is some books refer which are best for ias exam are following- 1.monthly pd edition. 2.sm monthly maizine 3.cronical
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11th April 2012, 11:21 PM
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Hi Dear

IAS exam :- Indian Administrative Service



Criteria for this exam:-



*Candidate pass graduation in any stream

*Age- 21 to 30 years

3 years relaxation for OBC candidates
5 years relaxation for Sc/St candidates

*5 times attempts for general candidates
7 times attempts for OBC candidates
No limits for Sc/St candidates


Books for refer this exam:-















Good Luck.............
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15th April 2012, 09:57 PM
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Dear,If you are interested in IAS examination
then it is very necessary that you should start your preparation very carefully

Here are some books for you
You can follow these books
I'm sure that these books will really help you.

BOOKS FOR IAS examination :

General Studies Manual:
Before you get any other book for IAS get a GS(General Studies ) manual as it covers all aspects of Paper 1 in good detail. It will useful from revision point of view. Besides, if you don't get enough time to study text books the second best option is to go through a good GS manual.

Modern History:
India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra

Ancient and Medieval History:
Best Book Of this topic is - NCERT text books of class VIII to X

General Science:
NCERT text books of class IX and X

Geography:
NCERT text books class XI and XII + a good Atlas +Certificate Course in Physical Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

Indian Economy:
Spectrum's books on Economy + Economic Survey for figures and analysis
Attached Files
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11th May 2012, 10:24 AM
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which best competive magazine which shoulb read in context of ias?
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15th July 2013, 01:15 PM
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>> Books preferred for IAS (Indian Administrative Services) Exam :
.................................................. .................................................. ..........................................


• IAS Preliminary /CSAT Civil Services : Topicwise Solved Papers
Publisher :
Disha Experts



• General Studies Manual 2014 : IAS Preliminary Exam
Publisher :
Kalinjar Publications



• CSAT : IAS Preliminary Examination Question Papers with Answer
Publisher :
UPSC Portal



• IAS Mains Civil Services Examination : General Studies Chapter wise Solved Papers
Publisher
: Arihant



• CSAT Comprehensive Manual : IAS Preliminary Examination 2013
Publisher :
Kalinjar Publication



• IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies with CSAT 2011 & 2012
Publisher :
Arihant Publications



• CSAT Comprehensive Manual 2014 : IAS Preliminary Examination with Solved Papers
Publisher :
Kalinjar Publications
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17th July 2013, 01:01 AM
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i have cleared my 10 now so i want to know which books and magazines are best suited for me for IAS entrance
Top IAS Exam Books To Follow:-



CSAT: Interpersonal, Communication, Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills (Paper 2)
by Shalini Verma
Publisher: Pearson




CSAT: Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
by Madhukar Bhagat
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited




IAS Mains General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers 2011-1997
by Siddharth Mittal
Publisher: Arihant Publications




UPSC Portal IAS Main General Studies Solved Papers (2001-2010)
by Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: Upscportal Publications




IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 18 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1995-2012)
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication




IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers 2012 - 1997
Author: Siddharth Mittal
Publisher: Arihant




Current Affairs Extract From News for IAS, Banking Sector and Other Competitive Exams (Paperback)
Author: G. K. P
Publisher: G.K Publications

Hope this helps :-> :->
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