Which book is best for GS 1?
General Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History
- The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Basham. ( Culture)
- India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (
- Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (
- History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (
- India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (
- Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (
Which book is best for GS Paper 2?
GS Paper 2
- Indian Constitution at Work (NCERT)
- Indian Polity by Laxmikanth.
- Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu.
- Governance in India by Laxmikanth.
- India Year Book.
- Contemporary World Politics (NCERT)
Which book is best for GS 3?
Must have books or sources for GS Paper III of UPSC Mains Exam
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.
- Economic Survey 2019-20/20-21.
- NCERT Books for Science and Technology.
- NCERT Books and NIOS for Environment and Ecology.
- Yojana for Disaster Management.
How can I prepare for CSAT?
Devote time for GS Paper 2 (CSAT) so that you ensure 33% marks in the paper. Build your Paper 2 skills – particularly on fast reading and comprehension. Concentrate on Reasoning section and practice CSAT papers on a daily basis in order to clear the first stage of the exam cycle.
How do I prepare for GS 1?
Begin your preparation with NCERT Books. You should look for topics related to art and culture and make notes on each topic. Along with the above NCERT books, you should also start reading NIOS Book on art and culture as they can find all information related to art and culture in one place.
Is laxmikant enough for GS Paper 2?
For General Studies Paper 2 as well as IAS Prelims, Laxmikant is essential but it is not enough. You have to go to other books enlisted above.
What should I read for GS 3?
Recommended Booklist for UPSC General Studies Paper 3 for IAS Mains Exam
- NCERT Class X – Understanding Economic Development.
- NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development.
- NCERT Class XII – Macroeconomics (chapters 2,5 and 6 are very important)
- Indian Economy for Civil Services Examinations – Ramesh Singh.
Is CSAT difficult?
Even though you only need to score 33% marks in CSAT Paper- II, it can become a little difficult given the unpredictability of UPSC. We take the example of CSAT 2014. In 2014, the level of CSAT was a quantum jump from earlier years. Even scoring 100 seemed a difficult task for aspirants.
Is CSAT paper easy?
As compared to Paper I, the CSAT is defined and can easily be prepared if you dedicate one hour for its preparation daily. Identify your Weakest Area – For identifying your weakest subject, you can solve previous year papers of UPSC Civil Service Exams.
What are the subjects in GS Paper 1?
It is a subjective type of paper consisting of subjects like History, Geography, Art and Culture, and Indian Society….IAS Mains General Studies – I.
Subjects in GS Paper 1 Sub-Topics Geography Human Geography Indian Society Demography, Social Issues, and Developments in Indian Society Did Akshat Jain took coaching?
UPSC IAS Topper 2018 – Akshat Jain: I didn’t take any coaching for general studies but I did take coaching for anthropology from Vaid’s ICS coaching institute in Delhi. I took test series for general studies from Vision IAS and for mains from L2A.
Is lakshmikant enough for prelims?
Laxmikant’ alone can fetch you close to 100% marks in Polity section in the Prelims stage. The language used is lucid and very easy to understand, even for a beginner who is reading Polity for the first time. However, because of its factual nature, one must revise more.
