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UPSC CSE-IAS Exam 

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 utilise these videos to prepare for UPSC. It is just  
simple calculation-
• (Video lectures+ Self made notes = Best material for UPSC 
preparation).
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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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