Comprehensive Book List for UPSC Civil Services Examination General Studies Preparation

Preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, especially for General Studies (GS), requires a thorough understanding of various subjects. Here is a comprehensive list of books recommended for each GS paper to help aspirants prepare more effectively.

General Studies Paper 1: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

History

Indian Struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra A History of Modern India - Bipan Chandra NCERT History Books, Classes 6 to 12

Geography

Physical Geography - Savindra Singh Human Geography - Majid Husain NCERT Geography Books, Classes 6 to 12

Culture

Indian Art and Culture - Nitin Singhania

General Studies Paper 2: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations

Indian Polity

Indian Polity - M. Laxmikanth The Constitution of India - Bare Act

Governance

Governance in India - M. Laxmikanth Public Administration - Nicolas Henry

International Relations

International Relations - Pavneet Singh

Current Affairs

Through newspapers like The Hindu or Indian Express, and monthly magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra.

General Studies Paper 3: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-Diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management

Economics

Indian Economy - Ramesh Singh Economic Survey of India - Latest Edition

Environment

Environment and Ecology - Majid Husain Shankar IAS Environment Book

Disaster Management

Disaster Management - R. B. Singh

General Studies Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

Ethics

Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude - Subba Rao Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude - Niraj Kumar

Additional Resources

Besides books, aspirants should also focus on other resources:

Monthly magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra Daily newspapers General Knowledge books like Manorama Yearbook or Pratiyogita Darpan

Online resources such as:

Insights on India ForumIAS Unacademy

This list provides a solid foundation for General Studies preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Aspirants should also tailor their study materials based on their strengths and weaknesses. Regular practice and revision are key components to success.