Best IAS Books – Do you aspire to crack IAS Exam 2016?
Get Ready for a big journey ahead of you. Every year, over 7.5 Lakh Candidates apply for UPSC Civil Services Examination. Yet only the best of the best make it through the final cut. Can you blame it?
The selection process of IAS is extremely tough. Yet the internet provides access to unlimited study resources like eBooks, Mock Test Series and Question Banks. Hence, it is quite possible to prepare on your own. But preparing on your own poses a few challenges. You need to be extremely vigilant while selecting the study material and books for IAS.
So, here are some of the Best IAS Books for you. Make sure you go through these if you wish to really have a fighting chance in the actual IAS Examination.
1. NCERT Old History Books for Class XI & XII
They are regarded as one of the Best IAS Books. Written by renowned historians Bipin Chandra, Arjun Dev, and team, these books cover the most important events of the Indian History in a proper chronological order. These books are the most recommended ones.
2. NCERT Old Geography Books for Class XI & XII
Next in the list of important Books for IAS Exam is NCERT Old Geography Books. You can limit yourself with the ones you studied in Class 11th and 12th. Carefully crafted figures and diagrams, well-explained concepts in a language that even beginners can understand are few of the advantages offered by these books. Always read them in depth as you start your preparation for IAS Exam.
3. NCERT Fundamentals of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics for Class XI & XII
Moving ahead in the list of Recommended Books for IAS Preparation, we come across this big one. When it comes to understanding Fundamentals of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, nothing can defeat NCERT Text Books for Class 11th and 12th. These books are extremely concise and the language is simple. You need to add these books in the must-have category for IAS Exam Preparation.
4. Certificate Physical & Human Geography by G.C. Leong
G.C. Leong is one trusted author when it comes to Fundamentals of Physical and Human Geography. This book covers almost every important concept and is well known amongst IAS aspirants for its utility. Yet another Top Rated IAS Book. Add to Cart Please.
5. Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
Indian Polity & M. Laxmikanth are inseparable names. The book cuts down heavily on the use of any legal or technical language and jargons that make it very easy for students to consume its contents. The classification of topics is very well thought of and this well-structured book also keeps updating itself with new additions as & when the syllabus gets revised. So get yourself the latest edition of this book if you are serious about cracking IAS Exam in 1st attempt.
6. Facets of Indian Culture by Spectrum Publications
There’s no such one stop shop solution for Indian Art & Culture as is found for other subjects. However, Spectrum publications have done well to come up with a resourceful book on Indian Culture. Add this as Book No. 6 in the list of best IAS books.
7. The Economic Survey* published by Government of India
Strengthen your understanding of Indian Economy and the Contemporary Issues through The Economic Survey published by the Government of India. Leading Economists come up with their rationale behind every move and policy decision made by the Indian Government. It can be downloaded for FREE from the Government website or you could buy a hard copy from all leading bookstores.
8. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
The Indian Economy couldn’t be explained better than this book. There are chapters covering each aspect of Indian Economy, important terms & concepts as well as World Institutions like IMF, World Bank etc. Another resourceful book to read before you attempt IAS Exam Prelims 2016.
9. Selected few chapters from The India Year Book
The India Year Book is published every year with minor modifications about the important facts and data. The book looks bulky but as a candidate, you need to be a smart worker. There are a few important chapters e.g. Welfare Schemes, that are hardly covered in any other books based on Indian Economy. Moreover, authentic data published by the Indian Government will work at your advantage. Mark this book a necessity in your quest for cracking IAS Exam.
10. Environment & Biodiversity by Shankar IAS Academy
Ever since IFos & Civil Services Preliminary Exam have been combined, the section on Environment and Biodiversity has gained a lot of weightage. Owing to this change in pattern, Environment & Biodiversity by Shankar IAS Academy has gained immense popularity among IAS aspirants. Grab your hardcopy from any of the leading bookstores located in your city or township.
