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7th November 2010, 12:22 PM
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Best Books for IAS Exam?


can u please tell the name of the best books for cracking IAS exams?




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8th November 2010, 09:15 AM
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hey since there are a lot of books to help prepare for ias...im sending you the link of a site that has not only a list of books that'll help you prepare but a host of other useful things like previous years sample papers , interview questions , details on changing exam patterns and a specific website portal to help with your preparation ... hope it helps
http://www.onestopias.com/
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13th November 2010, 04:43 PM
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hi...
you can refer the following books to crack IAS...
1.RS agarwal
2.read news papers everyday
3.general studies
4.social studies books of your primary and high school..
5.read competitive success and competitive vision...

good luck
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15th December 2010, 11:53 PM
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hello rakesh

as i don't know perfect books which will be available in your state or region all the books which i till you may not available in your region

so what we will do is we will seek the help of good eminant professors of the same field

for that you have to first log in to some websites like

www.onestopias.com


and also you can log in to



www.upscportal.com

in these two sites you will be able to get the information about the available books and the best books in them

by the good professors

and also you can get many other advantages like study materials related to your preparation

and current affairs

and many more

so be a regular visitor to those sites as your to the our site

this will really help you in the preparation for civils services examination


all the best

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17th December 2010, 11:47 AM
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books
-an introduction to the constitution of india
-perpectives on indian constitution
-biology for V111 - X ncert
-physics for V111 - X ncert
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7th January 2011, 10:30 AM
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dear friends,
first of tell me your subjects then after i will reply better.
here is the some list of book which is helpful for the ias exam, these are as followings.

Geography

1. Certificate Course in Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

2. NCERT Books on Geography, from IX to XII standard


Public Administration


1. New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohit Bhattacharya

2. Administrative Thinkers by Prasad and Prasad

3. Indian Administration by Rajni Goel

4. Public Administration and Public Affairs by Nicholar Henry

Political Science

1. NCERT BOOKS & National Book Trust on Indian Politics

2. Political Theory by Rajeev Barghav

3. Indian Foreign Policy by Rajeev Sikri
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7th January 2011, 10:37 AM
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dear friends,
first of tell me your subjects then after i will reply better.
here is the some list of book which is helpful for the ias exam, these are as followings.

Geography

1. Certificate Course in Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

2. NCERT Books on Geography, from IX to XII standard


Public Administration


1. New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohit Bhattacharya

2. Administrative Thinkers by Prasad and Prasad

3. Indian Administration by Rajni Goel

4. Public Administration and Public Affairs by Nicholar Henry

Political Science

1. NCERT BOOKS & National Book Trust on Indian Politics

2. Political Theory by Rajeev Barghav

3. Indian Foreign Policy by Rajeev Sikri
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7th January 2011, 10:16 PM
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hiii,
IAS exam is the toughest exam in our country,it doestnt mean that it is tough but a sincere and dedicated effort always come a long way in cracking the exam.

For general knowledge:refer Manorama,frontline,CSR success and CSR refresheretc.
newspaper: The Hindu,Times of India..
Books: Indian history,geography, by NCERT text books

Also you need to have a sound knowledge of general studies..

Good luck..
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7th January 2011, 10:38 PM
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hii

Best Books for IAS Exam
you can refer the following books to crack IAS...
1.RS agarwal
2.read news papers everyday
3.general studies
4.social studies books of your primary and high school..
5.read competitive success and competitive vision...

good luck..
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hi...
I am b.tech 3rd year student i have perparing ias exame plz tell me best bookes for this
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hiiiiii..........
i am b.tech 3rd year student plz tel me best books for craking IAS...
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here are good books for IAS Exam:-

1).RS agarwal
2)read news papers everyday
3)general studies
4)social studies books of your primary and high school..
5)read competitive success and competitive vision...
6)an introduction to the constitution of india
7)perpectives on indian constitution
8)biology for V111 - X ncert
9)physics for V111 - X ncert
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28th April 2011, 02:41 AM
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IAS examination is conducted by UPSC every Year.

Here i am providing you link from where you can collect name of books subject wise for IAS preparation

http://www.onestopias.com/books/

So, go through this link for IAS preparation books.

All the Best....
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can u please tell the name of the best books for cracking IAS exams?
read civil digest magazine. it will give you the complete guide for current affairs and gk.
the best book for current is civil Digest
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read civil digest magazine. it will give you the complete guide for current affairs and gk.
the best book for current is civil Digest
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plz tell me that which book i should refer for craking exam for GK....
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hey friends, i have just passed hsc exam and plz tell me some details about IAS exam.Is there any limit to choose subjects or we have to choose all?
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when must i apply for IAS examination
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My name is gaurav ,I am a MBA (Finance) student.
I wanted to know what are the books we should refer for cracking General Studies (prelims & mains paper)
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My name is Govind,I am a B.E. 2nd year student.
plz tell me that which book should i refer for General Studies(pre & mains) to crack IAS.
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Hi i am Rituparna an b.a3rd year student of political science honours
i want to appear in IAS xm
which books should i prefer pls tel me
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5th August 2012, 09:42 PM
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Dear Friends,

IAS Stands Indian Administrative Services.

IAS Exam is conducted by The Union Public service Commission for the recruitment of Class - I Officers.

Now , it totally depends on you that from which subject you have completed your graduation because if you are willing to go for IAS Exam then one thing i would like to tell you that the questions will mainly come from your main paper which you have taken in graduation.

So , first of all plz mention your subject , in general i would like to tell you that you must visit http://www.onestopias.com once as it provides complete details regarding your ask.

This is the information i have to the best of my knowledge regarding your query. Hope the information will help you to the extent you want.
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HI! I am Akansha soni i have just completed my 11th,can u plz guide me what can i do for preparation of IAS exam as i have 2 months holiday,keeping aside newspapers what else can i do to prepare myself nd develope my GK?
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can u please tell the name of the best books for cracking IAS exams?
Dear friend,

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.

IAS Exam or Civil Services Exam is conducted by UPSC every year for the posts of IAS, IPS, IRS, etc.

You will have to clear three stages for qualifying this exam i.e.

>> Preliminary Exam

>> Mains Exam

>> Personal Interview


Some of the best books for the preparation of IAS Exam are:


Concise CSAT General Studies: Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Paper - 2) 1st Edition (Paperback) by Madhukar Kumar Bhagat
Price: Rs. 241


CSAT Civil Services Aptitude Test Capsule English (Set of 7 Books) (Paperback) by J. K. Chopra
Price: Rs. 755


IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 18 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1995-2012) (Paperback) by Disha Experts and 1 more variant
Price: Rs. 225


Civil Services Samanya Adhyayan Mukhya Pariksha Prashna patra 1989-2011 (Hindi) (Paperback) by UPSC Portal
Price: Rs. 189

[img]http://img5.flixcart.com/image/book/6/5/0/ias-mains-civil-services-main-examination-general-studies-chapterwise-solved-papers-2012-1997-275x275-imadga55dcmbqhpz.jpeg
IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers 2012 - 1997 by Siddharth Mittal
Price: Rs. 151


Civil Services Interview: How to Excel for UPSC and State PSCs 2nd Edition (Paperback) by Madhukar Kumar Bhagat
Price: Rs. 123
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Best Books for IAS Exam
  1. The Pearson CSAT Manual 2012
    by Edgar Thorpe,Showick ThorpePublisher: Pearson Education (2012)
  2. Prelims 17 Years Civil Services (IAS): General Studies Topic Wise Solved Papers (1995-2011)
    by Disha ExpertsPublisher: Disha Publication
  3. CSAT: General Studies 2012 (Paper 2)
    by Arun Sharma,Madhukar Kumar Bhagat,Hari Mohan Prasad,Abhijit Guha
    Publisher: Tata Mcgraw-hill (2011)
  4. Civil Services Success PLANNER
    by Sharma K K Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited (2010)
  5. UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination Paper-I in 60 days
    by Rakesh Dwivedi
    Publisher : Tata mcgraw hill education private limited
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Hii i am studying veternary i want to prepare for ias exam.plz tell me which books i should refer for ias exam
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Hii i am studying veternary i want to write ias exam.so,plz tell me which books i should refer for ias exam
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6th July 2013, 10:20 AM
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can u please tell the name of the best books for cracking IAS exams?

Best Books for IAS Exam


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



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



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



UPSC Portal CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 2)
by
Sachchida Nand Jha
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can u please tell the name of the best books for cracking IAS exams?

Dear Friend,



IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service





Eligibility and Criteria:


A candidate must have completed their Graduation Study in any Discipline from Recognized Universities are eligible for this exam and final years of graduation degree students also eligible for this exam.....

General Age Limit is 21-30 years. but there is relaxation is available for reserved category....

Relaxation on Upper Age:


OBC relaxation in upper age +3 years...

SC/ST relaxation in upper age +5 years...

A candidate can apply maximum 4 attempts for General for OBC it is Maximum 7 times for SC/ST there is No Limit....

A candidate must have Nationality of India....


List of Top Books For IAS Exam




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


IAS Mains General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers 2011-1997
by
Siddharth Mittal


UPSC Portal CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 2)
by
Sachchida Nand Jha



UPSC Portal CSAT General Studies Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 1)
by
Jha
,
Jha


IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies wih CSAT 2011 & 2012 (Paper - 1)
by
Expert Compilations



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


All the best.....
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7th July 2013, 12:16 PM
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Dear Rakesh,


The acronym for IAS is Indian Administrative Services.


The best books to be referred for the IAS examination are prescribed as below:-

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can u please tell the name of the best books for cracking IAS exams?


List of Best books for IAS Exam:-







IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapterwise Solved Papers 2012 - 1997
Author: Siddharth Mittal
Publisher: Arihant (2013)
Price: Rs. 172




UPSC IAS Civil Services Preliminary exam general studies solved papers, 1997 - 2012 (paper - 1)
Author: GKP
Publisher: G.K. Publications (2012)
Price: Rs. 185




Crack Civil Services General Studies IAS Prelims CSAT, Paper - 1 and 2 (Set of 2 Books)
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2012)
Price: Rs. 833




CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 2)
Author: Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: Kalinjar Publication (2012)
Price: Rs. 488




Prelims 18 Years Civil Services (IAS)
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publication (2012)
Price: Rs. 249




CSAT General Studies Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 1)
Author: Jha, Jha
Publisher: Kalinjar Publication (2012)
Price: Rs. 769




IAS Mains History Solved Papers (2002 - 2011)
Author: Yagya Nand Jha
Publisher: Kalinjar Publication (2012)
Price: Rs. 198


All the best

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