5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAShttp://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 1/37 BECOME A MEMBER, BOOST YOUR PREPARATION Become a member and crack the Prelims easily with these resources prepared just for you: 85+ Onl i ne Tests. New tests added regul arl y. Current affai rs bi ts from 2012 onward regul arl y updated. Focussed on UPSC Prel i ms. General Awareness bi ts speci al l y prepared for paper 1. 6 eBooks on di fferent topi cs. and many more features... Home → Blog → Books → GS Mains Books for IAS Home Start Here Know More GS MAINS BOOKS FOR IAS The IAS Mains syllabus has completely changed from 2013 onwards. Now there are four General Studies (GS) papers of 250 marks each. Now, out of 1750 marks in written papers, GS papers alone account for 1000 marks or 57% of the written total. When such high importance is given to General Studies, you need to prepare all the four papers quite well to score good marks in Mains. This post lists the recommended books for GS mains papers along with a short explanation on why you should read a particular book. 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 2/37 Note: You can find Recommended Books for Prelims here Books for GS Paper 1 (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) History Books India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra Facets of Indian Culture by Kalpana Rajaram (Spectrum) A New Look At Modern Indian History by BL Grover India Since Independence by Bipin Chandra A History of the Modern World: An Outline by Ranjan Chakravarti India’s Struggle for Independence and New Look at Modern Indian History cover the period from 19th century to India’s independence. Both books are required since the former presents the entire period in the proper perspective and narrative while BL Grover’s book lists the various acts and reforms during the British period in point-wise format which is easier to grasp and reproduce in the Mains paper. I recommend you get both the books. Facets of Indian Culture is a short but precise book on Indian culture and heritage topics.Answers to 2, 3 and 5 mark questions on this topic can be easily located in this book. India Since Independence covers the period from 1947 to present times and is authored by Bipin Chandra, renowned author on Modern Indian History. A History of the Modern World deals with World History topics including French and Industrial revolutions, World Wars and accompanying political changes in the world. Geography Books Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong Indian and World Geography by Majid Hussain NCERTs of class XIth and XIIth Goh Cheng Leon’s book is a must-read book for Physical Geography for Mains as well as Prelims. You can expect questions testing your knowledge of Geography basics from this book. 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 3/37 Indian and World Geography by Majid Hussain is another recommended book for economic geography and World geography topics. Book on Development, Participation, Secularism, Women Issues India: Development and Participation by Amartya Sen and Jean Dreze This is the best book I can recommend for authoritative understanding of the above issues. Since questions relating to development and its costs will be more analytical than factual Amartya Sen’s book will help you develop the critical understanding to tackle this tricky topic. Books for GS Paper 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations) Our Constitution by Subhash Kashyap Our Parliament by Subhash Kashyap Governance in India by M Laxmikanth International Relations in the 21st Century by Pushpesh Pant Our Constitution is the recommended book on Indian Polity for Mains as well as Prelims. Its explanatory as well as analytical writing style is well suited for Mains. Our Parliament is also authored by Subhash Kashyap and explains all the parliamentary processes, committees and procedures in detail. Governance in India by Laxmikanth is a good book to get an overview of the administrative setup in India. It has detailed chapters on civil services as well apart from state and union governments, legislative bodies etc. International Relations by Pushpesh Pant is a recommended book to understand India’s relations with the international community, its foreign policy, various regional organizations and changing dynamics in South Asia. Books for GS Paper 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 4/37 Disaster Management) Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh Indian Economy Performance and Policies-Uma Kapila Economic Survey Environment & Ecology: Biodiversity, Climate Change and Disaster Management by Majid Hussain Science & Technology for Civil Services Examinations-TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is a must-read book for Mains as well as Prelims to understand the basic economic concepts. Before you delve into analytical concepts, you should know the fundamentals of Indian economy and related economic terms; this book does this job really well. Uma Kapila’s book focusses on the current economic issues and is updated almost every year. Very good book for analysis of current economic issues and tackling related questions in the GS paper. Economic Survey of India released by the Finance Ministry every year before the budget presentation is a must-read book for Mains as well as Prelims. Questions directly related to the economic survey have been asked in the Mains GS papers in the past and you just cannot ignore this vital book without losing precious marks. Environment and Ecology by Majid Hussain is a one-stop book for all issues related to environment and ecology including disaster management in India; for both Mains as well as Prelims. Highly recommended book. Science and Technology by TMH will help you to tackle S&T questions in the GS Paper 4 and the book is updated with the latest developments in the field of S&T that is of relevance from civil services exam perspective. Books for GS Paper 4 (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Main Examination by Subba Rao 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 5/37 GS Paper 4 focusses on ethics and integrity in civil services and your aptitude for it. Questions in this topic are far from straight forward and will test your resolve to serve the country without fear or favour or consideration for personal profit. Subba Rao’s book not only helps in understanding of ethics and integrity concepts but contains several case studies to prepare you for questions based on this topic. Further Reading Apart from these recommended books for GS Mains for IAS, you should also read news articles and editorials from newspapers like Indian Express and The Hindu. Also you should stay updated with the latest development in the field of Science and technology, Ecological issues, International Relations, Polity, Economic developments through online and offline news sources. If there are other books you feel can help cover the GS Mains syllabus, do let everyone know in the comments below. Vimlaksh March 23, 2014 Categories ↓ Vimlaksh I am your friend, mentor and guide to help crack the IAS exam. I've cleared the Prelims everytime including the first and also reached the Interview stage. Know more about me. Click Here to Leave a Comment Below 118 comments TAHIR AHMED MAJID - August 31, 2011 Thnx Sir, for dz books. Sir kindly publish d books for Geog mains at the earliest. I need dm d most. Thank you for d books once again. 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 6/37 Reply karthikeyan - January 9, 2012 Hello, Sir. I am beginner and i am very serious about my career…. The books which you have mentioned is quite useful…i just started preparing for Civil Service, How much would it require to prepare and to appear for exams. I have set a target for 2 years. I have not determined but i have to make sure i crack it at the right time. I have chosen Geography and Sociology as my Optional. Heard that Geography is TOUGH? Is that so? What about Political compared with Geography. Please guide me sir. Thank u.. Reply sri - June 9, 2012 anyone sugest me book for indian culuture aspect for GS MAINS.. . Reply Sidharth - March 30, 2013 Pls give details on how to prepare for the paper on ethics Reply Lazylord - April 12, 2013 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 7/37 Will have to post an article on it Reply aishwarya - June 30, 2013 sir pls post the aticles for gs paper 3 and paper 4 soon… Reply Lazylord - July 4, 2013 Ok will do that soon Reply Jyoti - September 1, 2011 Hi Sir. thanx for such nice info…. plz advise if D. D basu in polity is ok for polity or should i skip to Subhash Kashyap. And if Pratiyogita darpan magazine is fine with mains point of view… Reply kislay - September 2, 2011 hallo jyoti didi, d.d. basu is an indespensable book for the analytical study for the constitution of india,esp. for the optional paper Pub. Ad.’s point of view and G.S.’s mains ,too. as far as Dr. subhash’s book 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 8/37 is concerned ,it is more conceptial than anylitical w.r.t. D.D. Basu’s one. now it depends on you from which perspective you are studying the topic.but aggregately, Dr. Subhash’s book is more than sufficient for preparation of the topic CONSTITUTION OF INDIA for C.S.E.. Pratoyogita Darpan is very nice magzine but a bit voluminous.so i request you to go for Civil services chronical due to its section- wise & coincise presentation of the contents as required by CSE’s syllabus. with best wishes Reply JAGJIVAN NAIK - September 1, 2011 Hello Sir, thank you for the wonderful information provided by you for the IAS aspirants. Sir, can you provide some strategy for preparation of physics and chemistry optionals? Reply SHYAM - September 3, 2011 @kislay or @lazylord: anyone plz help me on how to prep for CS prelims GS paper….i am very much confused about it and i am not able to figure it out…plz help me on the same …i really really need this information asap….apart from magazines and newspaper..how to prep for other topics his,geo,sci and all…..plz suggest me sthng. Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 9/37 Sweta kothari - March 2, 2012 hello sir this is sweta i will be appearing for cs prelims in 2012 may but i have started preparing for the exam right now only and i have no idea how to start studying for it and which books to refer and i also want to know that is it enough to start studying just before 2 maoths for this exam kindly guide me plzz… Reply Lazylord - March 10, 2012 Hi Sweta, If you have no idea then attempt Pre in 2013. As far as preparing goes, get the books mentioned for Prelims here http://books.iaskracker.com/books-for-csat-prelims Reply Mayur Patel - September 1, 2011 Thank you vary much for giving the list of books for public administration . .. And I want to ask that I am pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree and I want to be IAS officer any how and I make choice for optional are Pub. Ad and Mechanical Engineering. My problem is there by help of you I get all the material regarding to GS and Pub. Ad but troubling to find out Mechanical Engineering. So will you help me to me get, 1>Books for Mechanical Engineering 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 10/37 2>Previous year question papres Willing for reply . .. Reply kislay - September 2, 2011 her highness / his mijesty gd morning there is no mentioning of the ARTS & CULTURE section.should i consider it to be less important from examination point of view and so i may please to skip this section ? also there is no elaboration of the PAPER-2 for GS . though there is a tag attached with for the same but i am not finding the requiste .i have, in past, requested you to kindly elaborate the source of information in light of the degree of vastness of the information associated with a typical contemporary issues of paper-2. expecting you to kindly reply sincerely k.k. Reply sangeethapriya - September 14, 2011 It is better to read CSAT paper1 then go for general studies main after result. otherwise i should start reading both prelims and main from now onwards. reply me Reply Nareen - April 3, 2012 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 11/37 Dear Sir, Could you please suggest some books to study Hindi and Philosophy for the mains examination? Thank you Reply kiran - September 2, 2011 Hello sir, Is it fine if i refer M laxmikant’s book for polity for GS mains instead of subhash kashyap? Reply Shailendra - February 14, 2012 Dear Sir, Please advise me for the books on management and geography as optional subjects for Mains. Regards Shailendra Reply TAHIR AHMED MAJID - September 4, 2011 Sir, i would like 2 know d relevance of INDIA YEARBOOK & ECO. SURVEY, in PRELIMS as well as MAINS. & WHICH CHAPTERS should be studied 4m d above mentined Books? Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 12/37 mont - March 3, 2012 hi sir, its a wonderful job u r doing. But i wanna ask u dat whether people hv been successful afta going thru dese books or not. if 1 reads dese books, v vl hv every man as IAS den?? Reply Lazylord - March 10, 2012 Well Mont, It’s not true that every person was successful after reading these books but its certain true that most successful people read these books Reply SHYAM - September 5, 2011 @kislay or @lazylord: I have general studies manual of vajiram and ravi 2010 edition..now should i buy the new edition 2011 of the same or i can continue with the old edition. Plz suggest me as soon as possible as i am planning to buy the new edition.Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Reply ishan - September 13, 2011 Sir, Plz tell me which books to refer for psychology n anthropology as 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 13/37 optionals?????? Reply simmi - October 5, 2011 uhmm..! i am in 8th class. and wish to be an IAS offficer.. but..! for it we have to study like hell.. and i am not soo good in studies..! and rilly want to be an IAS officer ! :/ ..! Reply Shaif Tazir - May 2, 2012 Dear Sir , this is regarding History book for prelims , i simply heard Bipin chandra initially and got book titled “history of modern india” by Bipin Chandra , do i have to rely on any other book . I never read book other than this . Shaif Reply sapna - October 28, 2011 Hello sir, I am giving CSAT exam in 2012 and my question is w.r.t GS-Economics. Per your suggestion, if I am buying Economics Survey, which year should it be 2010-11 or 2011-12..? Since the exams will be held in 2012, will the questions be asked from 2011-12…? Thanks & regards, Sapna 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 14/37 Reply Aamir lone - November 4, 2011 thanks 4 dis guidance & motivation sir,………………………..:) Reply BIDESH DAS - December 18, 2011 thank u sir.. but i would like to know that, most probably the IAS pattern will be changed from 2013. so in that case, in that case how should we prepare. i am going to appear in this exam in 2013. in that case the books that mentioned above, is sufficient or not? i shall be highly obliged if you give us your valuable suggestions. thank you sir. Reply deepak rai - January 19, 2012 hi sir thx for ur help n guiding us.my querry is same AS BIDESH DAS Reply sindhu.ksv - April 16, 2012 Good morning sir,this is Sindhu from Hyderbad.Thank you for providing excellent information regarding the books which are useful in the preparation of CS mains GS exam.The books 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 15/37 mentioned here are really very helpful for the CS aspirants. Reply Lazylord - January 29, 2012 Ancient and Medieval History is not asked in GS Mains. Only 2 mark questions from Indian culture are asked for which you can get any “2- Markers” available in market Reply Sneha - May 22, 2012 Hello Sir, I wish to attempt the Civil services in 2013. I have not enrolled for any coaching, hence your website / blog are extremely helpful to me. I am a Life sciences student and am already 24 yrs old, is it too late to attempt the exam? I am really keen to clear civils but due to above factors feel doubtful about my chances and capability. Please give your opinion. Thank you Reply Komal Meena - May 29, 2012 You are Awesome , sir ji . Tonnes of thanks for the informative posts m/ Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 16/37 anurag - May 30, 2012 Sir Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestions.. I have one drawback: I cannot learn anything without writing it down and hence it takes a lot of time for me to prepare for any exam.I am just seeking your advice/opinion on how i can resolve this problem. Regards Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 Actually your habit is good as you gain valuable writing practice! It could be that you know you will write down things so subconsciously you don’t focus that much when reading it. Reply anurag - May 30, 2012 Sir Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestions.. I have one drawback: I cannot learn anything without writing it down and hence it takes a lot of time for me to prepare for any exam.I am just seeking your advice/opinion on how i can resolve this problem. Regards Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 17/37 Actually your habit is good as you gain valuable writing practice! It could be that you know you will write down things so subconsciously you don’t focus that much when reading it. Reply neha - June 6, 2012 thanks for suggestions.But i am a just 12th passed student so may i get a direct contact for clearing my doubts.Actually i live in outskirts area of my town and no one is there for me in my family as a moral and metal booster.plz help me.i am in great need. Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 Please use this blog and Facebook Page for regular guidance. I am sorry I cannot provide one to one guidance. Reply neha - June 6, 2012 thanks for suggestions.But i am a just 12th passed student so may i get a direct contact for clearing my doubts.Actually i live in outskirts area of my town and no one is there for me in my family as a moral and metal booster.plz help me.i am in great need. Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 18/37 Please use this blog and Facebook Page for regular guidance. I am sorry I cannot provide one to one guidance. Reply Diwaker - June 6, 2012 Is History of Modern India By Bipin Chandra good for history? Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 Go with India’s Struggle for Independence. It is more comprehensive than the book you stated. Reply Diwaker - June 6, 2012 Is History of Modern India By Bipin Chandra good for history? Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 Go with India’s Struggle for Independence. It is more comprehensive than the book you stated. Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 19/37 archita - June 7, 2012 After going through this piece of information, i feel the author has a very clear understanding of not just the books but the general attitudes of the fresh ones. its is a concise and well articulated information and one always needs just the right material to prepare. thanx Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 Thanks Archita! Reply archita - June 7, 2012 After going through this piece of information, i feel the author has a very clear understanding of not just the books but the general attitudes of the fresh ones. its is a concise and well articulated information and one always needs just the right material to prepare. thanx Reply Lazylord - June 7, 2012 Thanks Archita! Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 20/37 Diwaker - June 10, 2012 I want to take Management as an optional subject..If you can suggest most relevant books for this it would be great…. Reply Diwaker - June 10, 2012 I want to take Management as an optional subject..If you can suggest most relevant books for this it would be great…. Reply parth - June 29, 2012 thank u sir for the information… i dont get free ebook..i register it 3 times…but i dont get it reply plz Reply Lazylord - July 4, 2012 I have sent the eBook again and again. Just copy and paste the link in the email… Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 21/37 parth - June 28, 2012 thank u sir for the information… i dont get free ebook..i register it 3 times…but i dont get it reply plz Reply Lazylord - July 4, 2012 I have sent the eBook again and again. Just copy and paste the link in the email… Reply birdy - June 29, 2012 Thanks for the wonderfull information. Reply birdy - June 29, 2012 Thanks for the wonderfull information. Reply Shishir L K - July 6, 2012 thank u for the information sir….. recently there are quite a no. of questions in environment section…i have studied Erach Barucha… published by UGC commission for undergraduate students….but i like 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 22/37 to go thru some more books….can u recommend some more books Reply Lazylord - July 21, 2012 Keep abreast with newspapers, magazines, online reading, MYB and IYB Reply Shishir L K - July 6, 2012 thank u for the information sir….. recently there are quite a no. of questions in environment section…i have studied Erach Barucha… published by UGC commission for undergraduate students….but i like to go thru some more books….can u recommend some more books Reply Lazylord - July 21, 2012 Keep abreast with newspapers, magazines, online reading, MYB and IYB Reply vin - July 11, 2012 Hi …. please suggest how to prepare for General studies mains which covers all the topics especially Economics 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 23/37 Reply vin - July 11, 2012 Hi …. please suggest how to prepare for General studies mains which covers all the topics especially Economics Reply disqus_7RtmwA15pP - July 17, 2012 Hi, very useful article. Can you suggest some other book in place of Datt & Sundaram, with good content like it, but with a bigger font. I have serious problems reading small font, and Datt and Sundaram challenges me on that. I greatly appreciate its content though. I find Misra and Puri is not being so good as Datt in content. Reply disqus_7RtmwA15pP - July 17, 2012 Hi, very useful article. Can you suggest some other book in place of Datt & Sundaram, with good content like it, but with a bigger font. I have serious problems reading small font, and Datt and Sundaram challenges me on that. I greatly appreciate its content though. I find Misra and Puri is not being so good as Datt in content. Reply Aspirant - July 20, 2012 hello sir 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 24/37 Sir i want to crack ias examination with maths n geography as an option so u r requested to (plz plz ) tell me important books for maths. Reply Aspirant - July 20, 2012 hello sir Sir i want to crack ias examination with maths n geography as an option so u r requested to (plz plz ) tell me important books for maths. Reply jai - August 3, 2012 is ncert of 12th class is necessary for csat especially maths ? Reply jai - August 3, 2012 is ncert of 12th class is necessary for csat especially maths ? Reply sunita - August 3, 2012 dear sir, suggest me best books for civil engineering and math… Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 25/37 sunita - August 3, 2012 dear sir, suggest me best books for civil engineering and math… Reply aspirant - August 7, 2012 plz sir suggest me the best books for maths Reply aspirant - August 7, 2012 plz sir suggest me the best books for maths Reply Amit kumar - August 9, 2012 sir i want to take chemistry in english language and history in hindi language in civil services exam, can i do that? please mail me on Reply Amit kumar - August 9, 2012 sir i want to take chemistry in english language and history in hindi language in civil services exam, can i do that? 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 26/37 please mail me on Reply veer - August 17, 2012 Dear Sir Is all this books also available in Hindi medium ??? Please specify their names too if yes Thanks Reply Lazylord - August 22, 2012 Most of the books are available in Hindi medium also. Search Flipkart.com for the same. Reply veer - August 17, 2012 Dear Sir Is all this books also available in Hindi medium ??? Please specify their names too if yes Thanks Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 27/37 Lazylord - August 22, 2012 Most of the books are available in Hindi medium also. Search Flipkart.com for the same. Reply tanya singla - August 31, 2012 sir plz tell me are these books sufficient for both gs mains papers plz do reply Reply ashish - September 2, 2012 sir, you haven’t recommended any book for indian culture and ancient india in the history part… Reply kk - October 3, 2012 Kk…look there are neg aspects in all profession but will we stop going to work because of it? Similarly in ias too…yes we deal with some bad politicians …but cmonpeople will we stop fighting if its a family member is being hurt? Similarly with the country …just like something is better than nothing ..,if my honest service cn reduce even 1% of corruption is nt it great ?? Atleast its better than sitting n watching no? Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 28/37 kk - October 3, 2012 Kk…look there are neg aspects in all profession but will we stop going to work because of it? Similarly in ias too…yes we deal with some bad politicians …but cmonpeople will we stop fighting if its a family member is being hurt? Similarly with the country …just like something is better than nothing ..,if my honest service cn reduce even 1% of corruption is nt it great ?? Atleast its better than sitting n watching no? Reply sunil - December 8, 2012 thank u for valuable information. I’m a pharmacy graduate- 2011,Allahabad. I took IAS-2012 pre without coaching & serious prep & did well in CSAT but not in GS. Qualified SSC-CGL 2012, hence not prepared for GS. how should i prepare? should i join coaching,which? should i leave CSE 2013 & aim 2014? Reply Swati - January 17, 2013 Hi! Modern Indian History by Grover has lots of chapters, all of which I don’t think is necessary for preparation. What do you think? Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 29/37 nirja - February 15, 2013 when is the prelims exam applications available? Reply dharmendra - March 6, 2013 send me new pattern of ias mains syllabous Reply radhika - April 4, 2013 sir, I needed help finalising an optional subject…i am a dentist…so would it be wose to choose medical science as my optional subject…?? Reply Lazylord - April 12, 2013 Yes it should. However pls go through the syllabus to ascertain if it is for you. Reply Kesav - May 29, 2013 Hello Sir, Can you please shed light on latest GS changes and books to read for 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 30/37 those? Regards, Kesav Reply ramya - June 25, 2013 Hi sir, I’m ramya.I’ve completed B.tech in ECE.Now i’m working as software engineer in a mnc.My aim is to crack civils and to become an IAS officer.I’m in a great confusion how to start preparation and books required for dat.U have provided very useful information regarding books and all.Thanks for that.I’m in confusion ,which optional subject i’ve to select for mains.can u please guide me in selecting optionals?? Thank you Reply Lazylord - July 4, 2013 It’s better that right now you focus on Prelims. Once you have some grasp of the Pre, you will know what to choose for mains Reply deepthi - July 19, 2013 Sir iam a medico and aspiring to become an ias so can u guide me whch books a re mostly preffred for prelimes 2014 and for gs mains and what is the way to prepare well to thes exams 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 31/37 Reply Chaitanya - July 31, 2013 Hello, i am preparing for IAS 2014, I want to buy this Book Indian Economy : For Civil Services Examinations 5th Edition TMH, should i wait for next edition or this is the latest edition ? Reply A.RAMYA - January 4, 2014 sir , i am taking psychology for mains name the books for psychology and ncert books for psychology. what books can i prepare for gs mains and english plz help me sir and i need some tips i am waiting for ur answer Reply Vimlaksh - January 5, 2014 I will post books for mains soon Reply Prashant - February 13, 2014 Sir, i want to take history & political science as a optional cause i liked it, but my friends say its irrelevant Bec both of them r vast , in preparation , is that true, it take more tym to complete as u say smart work , what to do..?????? 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 32/37 Reply Vimlaksh - February 16, 2014 Hello, In the revised Mains pattern, you just have to select one optional subject and not two. Reply mratyunjay singh - March 23, 2014 u r great ,,,,,,,,,god will help you def Reply VISHAL OJHA - March 27, 2014 thanks sir you r genius!!!! Reply Vimlaksh - April 13, 2014 Thanks for the compliment Reply aviral ojha - March 27, 2014 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 33/37 hello sir, this is aviral and i’m preparing for my interview for ias …. please help me with some quest that can test my knowledge…. Reply Vimlaksh - April 13, 2014 Hello Aviral, This post will give you some ideas: http://iaskracker.com/expected-questions-ias-interview-2014/ All the best for ur interview Reply nazia - April 14, 2014 Sir, I m working as a bank po n wish to appear in upsc 2015. Just came across ur site n found it immensely useful. Much of my confusions r gone now n hv found the ryt path. Though its too early but m confused in selecting optional ppr apart from public adm. I m an MCA graduate. Should i go for geography or sociology? n kindly suggest list f books fr sociology ppr. Thx in advance. Reply Vimlaksh - April 15, 2014 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 34/37 Hello Nazia, You need to select just one optional subject now as the syllabus has changed and not two. Socio books are listed here: http://iaskracker.com/sociology-books-for-ias/ Reply nazia - April 15, 2014 ok dats a grt news.. so shud i go for public administration? could u plz give me d complete list of pprs for mains? Reply riya kansal - April 26, 2014 Hi sir I am undergraduate now in b.com 2nd year.. I have hardly 1 year for my cse exam..l want to know how I have to prepare for my pre exam of ias.. Reply V K SINGH - April 29, 2014 Dear sir, For your valuable information plz suggest some books for geo(mains) and supplementry of ncert for history, geography, and polity Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 35/37 anita - May 7, 2014 sir ,i am very much confused about the pattern of upsc exam …please help… what i understood after going through internet is-there will be a prelim exam which consist of four papers (250) marks each,after qualifying these the candidate is allowed to take mains exam ,in which we have to select one optional paper..is it right sir?? kindly help what is the diff between gs prelims and gs mains?? waiting for your kind help Reply sangeethapriya - September 14, 2011 sir reply me psycology main books Reply Samridhi Jindal - October 19, 2011 Hi everyone!! I want to give paper of CSAT 2012, for that I want to know about books needed and books for HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY (mains). Please reply….. Reply Adnan - January 29, 2012 please write something on how to study economic survey effectively 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 36/37 as it contains huge amount of data Reply sindhu.ksv - April 16, 2012 Sindhu:Sir,can u please tell me the books which one should refer for LAW???? Reply sri - June 9, 2012 anyone sugest me book for indian culuture aspect for GS MAINS.. . Reply tanya singla - August 31, 2012 sir plz tell me are these books sufficient for both gs mains papers plz do reply Reply ashish - September 2, 2012 sir, you haven’t recommended any book for indian culture in the history part… Reply 5/10/2014 GS Mains Books for IAS http://iaskracker.com/gs-mains-books-for-ias/ 37/37 Copyright text 2014 by iaskracker.com. - Designed by Thrive Themes | Powered by Name* Email* Website Leave a Reply: SUBMIT