GENERAL STUDIES - I : Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
Since UPSC has expanded the mains syllabus so much it has become very important that one studies standard and good books. General Studies paper I broadly covers Indian history and culture and History and Geography of world and society. Below booklist covers the whole syllabus of GS Paper I
3 - India Since Independence - This volume, a sequel to the best-selling India's Struggle for Independence, analyses the challenges India has faced and the successes it has achieved, in the light of its colonial legacy and century-long struggle for freedom. The book describes how the Constitution was framed, as also how the Nehruvian political and economic agenda and basics of foreign policy were evolved and developed.
4 - India After Gandhi: The History Of The World's Largest Democracy presents the contrasting picture of India, and shows readers how India’s strength lies in its democracy. The book has been meticulously researched, and beautifully written. It won the Sahitya Akademi Award for English in 2011, and has been chosen as the Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Outlook.
5 - History Of The World - This book comprehensively covers historical events that took place from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century. Published in 2009, this book has been written by two renowned Indian historians. They trace back the history of the world, and focus on incidents that have impacted millions of lives.
6 - Social Problems in India - This book analyses the social systems in India. The author Ram Ahuja says that it is important to understand the nature of a society and how changes occur. According to him, changes in society alter the conditions of the system for the sake of survival or otherwise they will perish. The present book explores how changes occur in our country and what adjustments are made within Indian society.
Since UPSC has expanded the mains syllabus so much it has become very important that one studies standard and good books. General Studies paper I broadly covers Indian history and culture and History and Geography of world and society. Below booklist covers the whole syllabus of GS Paper I
1- Facets of Indian Culture - This book is a composite study of Indian culture—its art forms, architecture, literary and intellectual traditions, beliefs and myths and aspects of social development. It also examines some vital aspects of cultural transformation in modern India.
2 - India's Struggle For Independence - This book is one of the most exhaustive and precise account of the struggle of Indian Independence ever written in the literary world. Written and edited by five expert authors, it presents a detailed outlook on one of the most important periods in Indian history.
The facts and details provided in this book have been gathered from oral and written sources, and various other primary sources have been used along with years of intense research. Written with a very concise approach, it is a one of a kind book that details the intricacies of the Indian Independence struggle.3 - India Since Independence - This volume, a sequel to the best-selling India's Struggle for Independence, analyses the challenges India has faced and the successes it has achieved, in the light of its colonial legacy and century-long struggle for freedom. The book describes how the Constitution was framed, as also how the Nehruvian political and economic agenda and basics of foreign policy were evolved and developed.
4 - India After Gandhi: The History Of The World's Largest Democracy presents the contrasting picture of India, and shows readers how India’s strength lies in its democracy. The book has been meticulously researched, and beautifully written. It won the Sahitya Akademi Award for English in 2011, and has been chosen as the Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Outlook.
5 - History Of The World - This book comprehensively covers historical events that took place from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century. Published in 2009, this book has been written by two renowned Indian historians. They trace back the history of the world, and focus on incidents that have impacted millions of lives.
6 - Social Problems in India - This book analyses the social systems in India. The author Ram Ahuja says that it is important to understand the nature of a society and how changes occur. According to him, changes in society alter the conditions of the system for the sake of survival or otherwise they will perish. The present book explores how changes occur in our country and what adjustments are made within Indian society.
7 - Indian and World Geography - The present book Indian and World Geography is a modest, yet sincere attempt to assist and facilitate those who prepare themselves for Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services (UPSC). It aims to familarise the candidates with the concepts of physical and economic geography. Written in a clear and lucid style and supported with about 400 maps and diagrams, the book will be immense help to the aspirants of various civil service examinations
