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Prepare Effectively for UPSC
• Whenever IAS aspirants begin their preparation, they 
always ponder upon what to study and from where to 
study. These questions are very common and general.
•  A good mentor can be very helpful in answering these 
questions. After  thorough assessment of the UPSC 
syllabus and UPSC pattern, one can come to a 
conclusion that roughly we need study materials for 
two stages: UPSC Prelims & UPSC Mains.
•  Firstly, make a point to cover syllabus of prelims with a 
perspective of UPSC Mains. Only then  you can  think of 
succeeding at this prestigious examination. Let us have 
a look, at the requirements.
Stage-1: UPSC Prelims
Stage-1, UPSC Prelims is a kind of screening test. It 
focuses mainly on elimination, so that only selected 
candidates can move on to the next stage. That is why, 
for clearing UPSC Prelims and eventually UPSC Mains, one 
must have a sound grip over the Static portion  of the 
syllabus and the Current Affairs. For this, use both 
technology and traditional methods, to make your 
preparation much more effective and smarter. If we talk 
about traditional methods, then it involves preparing 
notes form certain recommended books. 
Here is a list of recommended 
books for UPSC Prelims & 
Mains
• NCERT : History, Geography, Polity(Civics) of classes 
6th-12th, Science of classes 6th-10th and Economics, Fine 
Arts  only of classes 11th-12th.
• History for UPSC :   Ancient India by RS Sharma, 
Medieval India by Satish Chandra and Modern India by 
Rajiv Ahir, Spectrum.
• Polity for UPSC :   Indian Polity by M. Luxmikant, 
Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu.
• Geography for UPSC : Oxford school atlas, Geography – 
A comprehensive study by Mahesh Kumar Baranwal.
• Economy for UPSC:   Indian Economy Book by Ramesh 
Singh.
• Art and Culture for UPSC:  Indian Art & Culture by Nitin 
Singhania.
• Environment for UPSC:   Environment for Civil Services 
Prelims and Mains by Dr. Khullar, JA CS Rao
Books especially for UPSC Mains
• Ethics for UPSC: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by Subba 
Rao
• History of modern: world by Jain Mathur
• Social problems: in India by Ram Ahuja and much 
more.
• These are few books, which are recommended as best 
for IAS preparation. 
• But make sure that you revise and re-revise these  
and stick to these limited books only, instead of 
jumping from one to another. 

• This will save your time and energy and make your 
preparation much more efficient. If we talk about 
the use of technology in UPSC preparation as a 
safeguard to your time and quality preparation, 
then We provide lucid, simple and precise video 
lectures for UPSC on every topic. So try to utilize 
these videos to prepare for UPSC. It is just  simple 
calculation-
• (Video lectures+ Self made notes = Best material 
for UPSC preparation).
Video 
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From Where to Prepare 
Current Affairs?
• However, for Current Affairs, newspaper 
reading also helps. Recommended ones are The 
Hindu or The Indian Express. Follow 1 year current 
affairs, before your examination. 
• For UPSC Prelims, practice as many objective type 
questions from books like Manohar Pandey. 
• For Prelims, CSAT paper, have a grip over Maths up 
to class 10th level. And practice Maths, reasoning 
and comprehension, from any suitable book. 
Follow previous years papers strictly. 

• Analyse them and then sit down to study. For UPSC 
Mains, answer writing skills need to be good. 
• You should write your answers in points and include 
flow charts and diagrammatic representations. 
• For Essay writing, practice at least 150-200 essays 
and follow a good format for it.

TIPS
• The most important aspect of UPSC preparation 
is consistency and regular revision. 
• Open the dimensions of your mind and while 
answering for Mains, include all the aspects such as 
political, social, economical etc. impacts and 
reforms relevant to it. 
• Many more books and online courses can be 
recommended for UPSC preparation, but following 
limited material that too meticulously, can be 
proved as beneficial for you. This was all about 
study material and its use.
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