Choosing the right books is crucial for cracking the UPSC Prelims exam. Here’s a curated list of standard and reliable books recommended by toppers and experts.

1. History

• NCERT History Books (Class 6-12) – Clear basics and chronological understanding
• India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
• Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania

2. Geography

• NCERT Geography Books (Class 6-12)
• Certificate Physical and Human Geography – G.C. Leong
• Atlas – Oxford or Orient BlackSwan Atlas

3. Polity

• Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
• NCERT Political Science Books (Class 9-12)

4. Economy

• Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh
• NCERT Economics Books (Class 9-12)
• Daily reading of economic news from The Hindu or Indian Express

5. Environment & Ecology

• Shankar IAS Environment Book
• Current affairs related to environment (PIB, Down to Earth)

6. Science & Technology

• NCERT Science Books (Class 6-10)
• Focus on current developments and government initiatives like ISRO, DRDO, etc.

7. Current Affairs

• The Hindu / Indian Express – Daily reading
• Monthly magazines – Yojana, Kurukshetra, Vision IAS Monthly
• PIB & PRS India – Government news and policy updates

Remember, don’t get lost in too many books. Stick to limited resources and revise them multiple times. Consistency is key!

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