History of India and Indian National Movement
Modern History
Important books for Modern history
- NCERT
- A brief History of Modern India by Spectrum
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra
For Extra Read
- History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra
- History Tamil Nadu plus Two text book
Medieval India
Important books for Medieval History
- History TN Plus One text book
- NCERT old VII and XI
- NCERT Class 11 – An Introduction to Indian Art Part-I
For Extra Read :
- History of Medieval India – Satish Chandra
- NIOS
Ancient India
Important books for Ancient History
- History TN Plus One text book
- NCERT Class XI
For Extra Read :
- NIOS
- CCRT
Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
Important books for Geography :
- Certificate Physical and human geography (GC Leong)
- Geography NCERTs Books for IAS
- Good Atlas
For extra read.
- Majid Hussain’s Human Geography
Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc
Important books for Geography :
- NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
- Indian Polity M. Laxmikanth
For Extra Read :
- Constitution of India by D.D.Basu
Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc
Important Book
- NCERT 6- 12
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Current Affairs (Must)
For Extra Read :
- Indian Economy by Mishra-Puri, Dutt-Sundaram
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialisation
Important Book
- NCERT Science Class IX & Class X
- NCERT Biology Class XII (Last 4 chapter)
- Shankar IAS
- Current Affairs (Must)
For Extra Read :
- Environment and Ecology by PD Sharma
General Science
Important Book
- Science NCERT text VI to X
- Current Affairs like Monday Science & Technology Th Hindu
- Science and Technology in India – Kalpana Rajaram – Spectrum
Extra Read :
- General Science For Civil Services Preliminary Examinations – S.A.Majid
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