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please list down good books for ias prelims nd mains;political science nd history

Polity Books for Civil Service Prelims
1. Indian Polity for Civil Services
Examinations – M. Laxmikanth .
2. Introduction to the Constitution of
India – Durga Das Basu .
3. For more reference, check books
on Polity at : IAS Books Prelims –
Indian Polity.and verify websites like appsc.in,upsc.in,etc..all the best ....,

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please list down good books for ias prelims nd mains;political science nd history

List of Best Books for Politics and History for IAS Exam:-






IAS Mains History Solved Papers (2002 - 2011)
Author: Yagya Nand Jha
Publisher: Kalinjar Publication (2012)
Price: Rs. 150




IAS - Civil Services Main Examination - Political Science Paper I & II : Chapterwise Explanatory Questionnaire 1st Edition
Authored By: Kumud Ranjan Singh
Publisher: Arihant Publications (2013)
Price: Rs. 225





History of Modern India 1st Edition
Author: Bipan Chandra
Publisher: Orient Blackswan (2009)
Price: Rs. 204




IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers 2012 - 1997
Author: Siddharth Mittal
Publisher: Arihant (2013)
Price: Rs. 159




Introduction to the Constitution of India 20 Edition
Authored By: Durga Das Basu
Publisher: Lexisnexis (2012)
Price: Rs. 150




History of Medieval India 01 Edition
Author: Satish Chandra
Publisher: Orient Blackswan (2009)
Price: Rs. 259

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list of best books of political science and history .

* History of Medieval India 01 Edition
Author: Satish Chandra
Publisher: Orient Blackswan (2009)
Price: Rs. 259

* IAS - Civil Services Main
Examination - Political Science
Paper I & II : Chapterwise
Explanatory Questionnaire 1st
Edition
Authored By: Kumud Ranjan Singh
Publisher: Arihant Publications
(2013)
Price: Rs. 225

* Introduction to the Constitution of
India 20 Edition
Authored By: Durga Das Basu
Publisher: Lexisnexis (2012)
Price: Rs. 150

* IAS Mains Civil Services Main
Examination: political science .
Chapterwise Solved Papers 2012 -
1997
Author: Siddharth Mittal
Publisher: Arihant (2013)
Price: Rs. 159

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please list down good books for ias prelims nd mains;political science nd history

IAS Books for Prelims : CSAT Paper 1
History Books for Civil Service Prelims

History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra.
India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra.
Facets of Indian Culture – Spectrum.
For more reference, check books on History at : IAS Books Prelims – History.

Geography Books for Civil Service Prelims

Indian And World Geography – Hussain.
Geography of India – Majid Husain.
Oxford School Atlas – Oxford.
Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong.
For more reference, check books on Geography at : IAS Books Prelims – Geography.

Polity Books for Civil Service Prelims

Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth.
Introduction to the Constitution of India – Durga Das Basu.
For more reference, check books on Polity at : IAS Books Prelims – Indian Polity.

Economics Books for Civil Service Prelims

Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh.
Indian – Economy – Uma Kapila.
Economic Survey (2012-13).
The Budget 2013-14.
India Year Book.
For more reference, check books on Economics at : IAS Books Prelims – Economics.

Science and Technology Books for Civil Service Prelims

Science & Technology For Civil Services Exams.
Science and Technology in India – Kalpana Rajaram – Spectrum.
General Science For Civil Services Preliminary Examinations – S.A.Majid.
For more reference, check books on Science and Technology at : IAS Books Prelims – Science And Technology.

Environment Books for Civil Service Prelims

CSAT: Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change (Paper – 1).
CSAT Environmental Ecology Biodiversity & Climate Change – Pratiyogita Darpan.
Environmental Studies from Crisis to Cure 2nd Edition – R.Rajagoplan.
For more reference, check books on Environment at : IAS Books Prelims – Environment.

Current Affairs Books for Civil Service Prelims

Manorama Yearbook 2013.
Mathrubhumi Yearbook 2013 Plus.
For more reference, check books on Current Affairs at: IAS Books Prelims – Current Affairs.

Complete GS Manuals for Civil Service Prelims

General Studies For Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 – TMH.
Handbook of General Studies for Civil Services Preliminary – Spectrum.
UPSC Civil Services Prelims in 60 days – Rakesh Dwivedi.
The Pearson CSAT Manual 2013.
General Studies – Unique.
IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 19 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1995-2013) – Disha.
IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies wih CSAT 2013 – Arihant.
For more reference, check IAS Books Prelims – General Studies Complete Guides / Question Papers.


IAS Books for Prelims : CSAT Paper 2

For CSAT Paper 2, any one of the three complete manuals listed below should suffice your preparation. In-case you need special attention to individual areas, refer the additional books for individual areas.
Complete CSAT Manual for Paper 2

CSAT 2013: General Studies for Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Paper – 2) by TMH.
Pearson CSAT manual.
CSAT-II – Arihant.

Additional Books for Individual Areas in CSAT (If necessary)

IAS Books Prelims – Logical Comprehension.
IAS Books Prelims – English Language Comprehension.
IAS Books Prelims – Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
IAS Books Prelims – Quantitative and Basic Numeracy.
IAS Books Prelims – Data Interpretation.
IAS Books Prelims – Decision Making and Problem Solving.
IAS Books Prelims – Interpersonal Skills including communication skills.
IAS Books Prelims – CSAT Paper 2 Complete Guides / Question Papers.

IAS Books for Civil Services Main Exam

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination as per revised syllabus consists of 9 papers. Marks of 7 out of these 9 papers will be counted for final ranking, while 2 papers will be of qualifying nature.
IAS Books for GS Mains Paper 1 (Essay)

A Book of Essays by Kalpana Rajaram.
151 ESSAYS For UPSC Mains Various State Public Service Commisions and Other competitive Examinations.
For more reference, check IAS Books Mains - Essay - Paper 1.

IAS Books for GS Mains Paper 2, 3, 4 and 5
Indian History Books for GS Mains – IAS

History Of Modern India by Bipan Chandra.
India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra.
Facets of Indian Culture – Spectrum.
India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha (Additional Reference).
Modern India – By Spectrum (Additional Reference to Bipan Chandra).
Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore and other Personalities – Spectrum.

World History Books for GS Mains – IAS

History of Modern World – Jain and Mathur.
History of Modern World – BV Rao.
Mastering Modern World History – Norman Lowe (Reference).

Geography Books for GS Mains – IAS

Indian And World Geography – Hussain.
Geography of India – Majid Husain.
Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong.

Indian Polity Books for GS Mains – IAS

Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth.
Introduction to the Constitution of India – Durga Das Basu.

Indian Economy Books for GS Mains – IAS

Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh.
Indian – Economy – Uma Kapila.
Economic Survey (2012-13).
The Budget 2013-14.
India Year Book.

Foreign Policy and International Relations Books for GS Mains – IAS

International Organisations, Conferences and Treaties – By Spectrum.
International Relations in 21st Century – By Pushpesh Pant.
Pax Indica – Shashi Tharoor.
2 Markers – By Vivek Kumar Singh.
India’s Foreign Policy: Coping with the Changing World by Muchkund Dubey.
Foreign Policy of India by V N Khanna.
India’s Foreign Policy by Sumit Ganguly.

Science and Technology Books for GS Mains – IAS

Science & Technology For Civil Services Exams.
Science and Technology in India – Kalpana Rajaram – Spectrum.
General Science For Civil Services Preliminary Examinations – S.A.Majid.

Environment Books for GS Mains – IAS

CSAT Environmental Ecology Biodiversity & Climate Change – Pratiyogita Darpan.
Environmental Studies from Crisis to Cure 2nd Edition – R.Rajagoplan.
UPSC IAS PORTAL: Environment For Civil Services Preliminary Examination – Sachchida Nand Jha.

Sociology Books for GS Mains – IAS

Society In India: Concepts, Theories And Recent Trends – Ram Ahuja.
Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja.
Social Change In Modern India – M. N. SRINIVAS.

Ethics Books for GS Mains – IAS [Ethics, Aptitude, Attitude etc]

Ethics and Integrity of Governance: Perspectives Across Frontiers.
Public Administration Ethics for the 21st Century.
Corruption, Ethics and Accountability: Essays by an Administrator.
Ethics and Integrity in Public Administration: Concepts and Cases.
Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution.
Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman.
Ethics: Approaching Moral Decisions ( For Case Studies).
Managerial Ethics: Managing the Psychology of Morality (Reference).
Attitude Is Everything (Reference).
Ethics – by Frankena K William.
Human Values and Professional Ethics with Case Studies (For Case Studies).

Current Affairs Books for GS Mains – IAS

India 2013 – Publication Division.
Economic Survey (2012-13).
Manorama Yearbook 2013.
Mathrubhumi Yearbook 2013 Plus.

Additional Reference for GS Mains:

NCERT Books Download.
Yojana Magazine Download.
Kurukshetra Magazine.
Pratiyogita Darpan Magazine.
IGNOU Books.
Latest Books For IAS Mains as Per Revised Syllabus ( At Flipkart).
IAS Books Mains General Studies - Paper 2, Paper 3, Paper 4 and Paper 5.

Civil Services Optional Subject Books (Paper 6 and Paper 7)
Popular Optional Papers for IAS Mains:

History - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Geography - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Economics - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Sociology - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Public Administration - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Philosophy - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Psychology - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Political Science - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Agriculture – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Anthropology - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Botany - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Chemistry - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Civil Engineering - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Commerce - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Electrical Engineering - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Geology - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Law - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Mathematics - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Management - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Mechanical Engineering - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Medical Science - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Physics - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Statistics - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.
Zoology - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam.

Originally Posted by jeromy

please list down good books for ias prelims nd mains;political science nd history

list of best books for ias prelims and mains of history and political science :

** 1.history of medieval india 01 edition
author - satish chandra
publisher - orient blackswan

**2. ias mains history solved papers (2002-11)
author- yagya nand jha
publisher- kalinjar publication

**3.introduction to constitution of india 20th edition
author- durga das basu
publisher - lexisnexis

**4. history of modern india
author -bipin chandra
publisher- orient blackswan

**5. ias main civil service examination politicial science
author- siddhart mittal
publisher - arihant

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List of Best Books for Politics and History for IAS Exam:-

History of Modern India 1st Edition

IAS - Civil Services Main Examination - Political Science Paper I & II : Chapterwise

IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers

Introduction to the Constitution of India 20 Edition

History of Medieval India 01 Edition

IAS Mains History Solved Papers (2002 - 2011)

HELLO

List of Best Books for Politics and History for IAS Exam:-

History of Modern India 1st Edition

IAS - Civil Services Main Examination - Political Science Paper I & II : Chapterwise

IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers

Introduction to the Constitution of India 20 Edition

History of Medieval India 01 Edition

IAS Mains History Solved Papers (2002 - 2011)

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