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    This document provides a complete list of NCERT books recommended for UPSC civil service exam preparation. It outlines the most important NCERT textbooks from classes 6 through 12 for history, Indian society, art and culture, geography, polity, Indian economy, science and technology, and environment and ecology. For each subject, the document highlights the most relevant textbooks and topics that candidates should focus on for exam preparation.

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    This document provides a complete list of NCERT books recommended for UPSC civil service exam preparation. It outlines the most important NCERT textbooks from classes 6 through 12 for history, Indian society, art and culture, geography, polity, Indian economy, science and technology, and environment and ecology. For each subject, the document highlights the most relevant textbooks and topics that candidates should focus on for exam preparation.

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    Complete List of NCERT Books Needed for UPSC Preparation

    Reading NCERT Textbooks is essential for your IAS exam preparation and if you
    have a question on your mind or confused on which NCERT books to choose and
    read, then here is the solution to your doubts and confusion on which books to
    refer.
    Ideally, you should work your way through all related books from class 6 to class
    12. But even in these books, some topics are more important than the others, so
    heres the list of NCERT Books and topics (highlighted in colour) that has to given
    importance while preparing for civil service exams.
    Paper I
    History NCERTs
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.
    7.
    8.
    9.

    History: NCERT Class VI Our Past


    History: NCERT Class VII Our Past -I
    History: NCERT Class VIII Our Past II and III
    History: NCERT Class IX India and the Contemporary World I
    History: NCERT Class IX India and the Contemporary World II
    History: NCERT Class X Themes In World History
    History: NCERT Class XII Themes In Indian History I
    History: NCERT Class XII Themes in Indian History II
    History: NCERT Class XII Themes In Indian History III

    Indian Society NCERTs


    1.
    2.

    Indian Society: NCERT Class VI Social Science: Social & Political Life I
    Indian Society: NCERT Class VII Social Science: Social & Political Life

    II
    3.

    Indian Society: NCERT Class VIII Social Science: Social & Political Life

    III
    4.

    Indian Society: NCERT Class XI Sociology: Understanding Society

    Indian Society: NCERT Class XII Indian Society


    6. Indian Society: NCERT Class XII Social Change and Development in
    India
    IAS aspirants can also refer class 12 book for Sociology.
    5.

    Art & Culture NCERTs


    Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI An Introduction to Indian Art
    2. Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI Living Craft Traditions of India
    (Chapters 9 & 10)
    1.

    Geography NCERTs
    Geography: NCERT Class VI The Earth Our Habitat
    2. Geography: NCERT Class VII Our Environment
    3. Geography: NCERT Class VIII Resource and Development
    4. Geography: NCERT Class IX Contemporary India I
    5. Geography: NCERT Class X Contemporary India II
    6. Geography: NCERT Class XI Fundamentals of Physical Geography
    7. Geography: NCERT Class XI India Physical Environment
    8. Geography: NCERT Class XII Fundamentals of Human Geography
    9. Geography: NCERT Class XII India People and Economy
    For Geography: you can read from class 6 to class 12 along with giving
    importance on the highlighted textbooks, especially the four NCERT textbooks
    from classes XI to XII.
    For History: Refer class 11 and 12 textbooks. However, try to get a hold of the
    Old NCERT history books, though they are not mandatory, but occasionally
    questions are asked from here.
    Additional Books for Reference: NCERT History Textbooks of old syllabus
    (1990s):
    1.

    Ancient India (class XI) by RS Sharma: This covers the ancient Indian
    history syllabus completely.
    1.

    Alternative Published version: Indias Ancient Past RS Sharma:


    Covers all of the NCERT syllabus and is more detailed in all aspects.
    Should be a good substitute.
    2. Medieval India (class IX) by Satish Chandra: This should be enough for
    Medieval.
    o Alternative Published version: History of Medieval India Satish
    Chandra: More detailed than the NCERT but less easy to read. NCERT
    would be better.
    3. Modern India (class X) by Bipin Chandra:
    o Alternative Published version: India Before Independence: Bipan
    Chandras published book is easily available is more comprehensive, but
    the NCERT is more objective and easier to read.
    4. World History (Class X): Should be enough for an intro to world history
    o

    Paper II
    Polity NCERTs
    Polity: NCERT Class IX Political Science: Democratic Politics Part I
    2.
    Polity: NCERT Class X Political Science: Democratic Politics Part II
    3. Polity: NCERT Class XI Political Science: Indian Constitution at
    Work
    4. Polity: NCERT Class XI Political Science: Political Theory
    5. Polity: NCERT Class XII Political Science I: Contemporary World
    Politics
    6. Polity: NCERT Class XII Political Science II: Politics in India since
    Independence
    For Polity: Class 9 to 12 NCERT books should be read in detail, with focus on
    11th and 12th (of which World Politics, only if time permits).
    1.

    Paper III
    Indian Economy NCERTs
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.

    Economy: NCERT Class IX Economics: Economics


    Economy: NCERT Class X Understanding Economic Development
    Economy: NCERT Class XI Indian Economic Development
    Economy: NCERT Class XII Introductory Microeconomics
    Economy: NCERT Class XII Introductory Macroeconomics

    Science & Technology NCERTs


    Science: NCERT Class VI
    2. Science: NCERT Class VII
    3. Science: NCERT Class VIII
    4. Science: NCERT Class IX
    5. Science: NCERT Class X
    6. Science: NCERT Class XI Chemistry: Unit 14 & Biology: Units 4 & 5
    7. Science: NCERT Class XII Chemistry: Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9
    & 10
    1.

    Environment & Ecology NCERTs


    Science: Class XII Biology: last four Chapters (13 to 16)
    For Economics: Reference of class 9 to 12 should be ideal, but if you are familiar
    with the subject, class 11 and some chapters in class 11 and class 12 (micro +
    macro) would be sufficient. So, read selectively!
    For Science: Refer textbooks of class IX and X that would be good enough for
    your IAS exam preparation.
    1.

    Paper IV
    Ethics: NCERT Class XII Psychology: Not important in exam
    perspective, however good for some basics. Read selectively.
    1.

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