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Some of the b est books for UPSC Civil Services are mentioned below:
For General Studies Paper II
Analytical Reasoning – MK Pandey
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning– RS.Aggarwal
English Comprehension - Yojana, Kurukshetra, Frontline and the newspapers like Indian Express, The Hindu
For General Studies Paper I
Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India, by Rajiv Ahir
India’s Ancient Past, by R.S. Sharma
Indian Polity, by Laxmikanth
Introduction to Constitution of India, by Durga Das Basu
For Current Affairs - Manorama Yearbook, Yojana Magazine
Hope this helps!
Hi,
Books that help you in preparing for IAS Exam are
1. Indian Polity for civil services examination by M. Laxmikanth(Polity)
2. Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhaniya
3. Oxford School Atlas by oxford Publishers (Geo.)
4. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
5. Economic Survey by ministry of finance
6. India Year Book (Current Affairs)
Hope this helps.
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