The earth our habitat 1.India: Physical Environment 2.

Fundamentals of Physical Geography The Land and people is covered in class XII book: 1.Fundamentals of Human Geography SUGGESTED READING BOOKS FOR G.S. BOTH PRELIMS & MAINS AS PRE NEW TREND 2008 ONWA RDS Indian Polity : 1.organs of government (NCERT) = IXth std 2.society ,state & government (NCERT) = XIth std 3.major concepts of political science (NCERT) = XIIth std 4.india: constitution & government (NCERT) =IXth & Xth stds 5.the constitution of india-from publication division (pocket book size i.e. eng lish-hindi combined edition) 6.introduction to the constitution of india - d.d.basu 7.our parliament & our constitution (seperate books) = s.c.kahyap (NBT) 8.perspective on the constitution of india - s.c.kashyap (edited) 9.citizens & the constitution -s.c.kashyap(pub.div) 13. gazatteer of india(pub.div)=vol.I 14. public administration in india = uma ramachandran (NBT) 15. relevant notes to be made from newspapers & magazines on the contemporary po litical issues.+editorials. Indian Economy : 1.micro & macro-economics (NCERT) -XIIth std (2 vols) 2.indian economics development (NCERT) - XIth std 3.indian economy - dutt & sundharam / mishra & puri 4.economic survey - ministry of finance, GOI. 5.india (pub.div) - relevant chapters 6.'yojana' & 'kurukshetra' - monthliers by pub.div 7.gazatteer of india (pub.div) 8.relevant notes from magazines & newpapers. History : 1.NCERT (all books related to indian history) 2.modern india - b.l. grover 3.social background of indian nationalism = a.r.desai 4.freedom struggle = bipin chandra 5.for cultural questions , take help of NBT books. Geography : 1.principles of geography (NCERT) - part 1 & 2 for XIIth std. (old editions) 2.geography of india (NCERT) = Xth std 3.general geography of india (NCERT) - XIIth std 4.land & the principles (NCERT) - VIth, VIIth & VIIIth std. 5.certificate physical & human geography (oxford) = goh cheng leong 6.physical geography of india NBT = c.s. pichamuthu 7.international bhoogol (bharti bhavan,hindi medium) = suresh prasad (vol 1 &2) 8.gazatteer of india (pub.div) = vol.1 10. india (pub.div) -relevant chapters. 11. a standard dictionary of geography - preferably of the penguin 13. suresh prasad's intermediate geography 14. one atlas =orient longman/ttk

15. census report Science : 1.science (NCERT) = VIth & Xth std 2.applications of biology (NCERT) - achapter of XIIth std, biology section 3.current deveopment from news papers. Mental Ability & Statistics : 1.quantitative aptitude = r.s.agarwal 2.statistical analysis = spectrum 3.class XI (NCERT). General Studies Preliminary Exam UPSC is not following a standard pattern of allotment of questions for various t opics. It is becoming difficult now to attempt or even to prepare for complete syllabus . Hence, it is wise to stress on those subjects, which are common for Main Exami nation. The areas to be taken care of are Modern India, Polity, Indian Economy, Geography, Current Events and General Science. Considering the general nature of the examination the tactics must be to focus on greater rather than intensive c overage giving more stress on subjects, which are common to Main Examination. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------History The areas to be covered are the history from ancient to modern period. The basic understanding can be obtained from below 10th NCERT books. The focus should be on modern Indian history, which is covered in the mains. The basic knowledge in Ancient India and Medieval India is sufficient. The NCERT books (Class XI and XII) are good enough for the purpose. You can refer following books - Ancient India, NCERT Class XI - Medieval India, NCERT Class XI - Modern India, NCERT Class XII - Modern India, Spectrum publications Polity The Constitution and various related aspects should be done well. Some articles and facts should be memorised. It is better to prepare this area well since it w ill be helpful in mains and interview. The Indian Polity by Lakshmikanth and NCERT books are sufficient. Also refer, DD Basu and Pratiyogita Darpan Special Issue - Indian Polity. Geography Suggested Reading: For Indian Geography - Physical Geography of India, NCERT Class XI - Land and People, NCERT Class XI For World Geography - General Studies Manual by TMH or Spectrum Publications. For Both Indian and World Geography, follow Prelims issues by Civil Services Chronicle Magazine or Competition Wizard Magazine. Economy The basic concepts are being asked along with current affairs based questions. T

he basic clarity can be obtained from the standard books. The current affairs ca n be studied from Economic Survey and the newspapers. Suggested Reading: - Economic Survey - Dutt & Sundaram or Mishra & Puri or IC Dhingra Sciences Some times the questions are asked very difficult that even science students fin d it difficult to answer. But the preparation should be in such a way that all t he basic questions can be done correctly. The questions are also asked in applic ations orientation. Suggested Reading: - Science and Technology, NCERT Class IX & X - What, Why & How books by CSIR. Mental Ability Do lot of practice from previous years papers. The preparation can also be made from some standard guide like General Studies Manual by TMH. The speed and accur acy should be practised. Concentrate on permutations, combinations, probability, logical reasoning. Current affairs This has become a very important component. The preparation should be continuous from the sources given in mains strategy. The notes should be focused on the fa ctual aspects that come in the news. Many questions are asked from this area, so prepare thoroughly. The efforts will be useful for all stages of the exam. It s hould become a part of your daily routine. Suggested Reading: - The Hindu News paper - Frontline Magazine - Yojana Magazine - Competition Wizard - Competition Wizard - Current Affairs Annual Issue or Spectrum Issue on Current Affairs This is just to make sure that you have covered all the current affairs issues in News Paper. General Knowledge Quite a few questions are asked from this area. Some difficult questions are als o asked. Do not spend too much time in memorizing unnecessary facts. You should have a broad awareness about various fields. At the same time, focus more on are as, which have been asked in the past. India Year Book - This is important for the prelims and also for some mains two mark questions. But do not read every thing given in the book, be logical and co ncentrate on the basics, which can be asked in the exam. You should prepare note s on the various terms that are given in the book. Do not focus too much on unne cessary facts given in the book. Manorama Year book - This book should also be taken as reference. For the GS prelims, if you want a compilation of all material at one point then can refer some standard guide like TMH. But do not ignore the NCERT and other bo oks since they give better clarity.