What are the best books for UPSC?

 

Here are some of the best books for UPSC preparation:

General Studies:

• Indian Polity: M. Laxmikanth
• Indian Economy: Sanjiv Verma
• History of Modern India: Bipan Chandra
• Geography of India: Majid Hussain
• Indian Art and Culture: Nitin Singhania
• Environmental Studies and Ecology for Civil Services Examination: R.K. Gupta, Manmohan Sharma
• Science and Technology: K.R.D. Arora
• Governance and Public Administration: Laxmi Narayan
• Current Affairs: The Hindu, The Indian Express

Optional Subjects:

• History: Ancient India - R.S. Sharma, Medieval India - Satish Chandra, Modern India - Bipan Chandra
• Geography: Physical Geography - Savindra Singh, India's Physical Environment - A.J. Singh
• Public Administration: M. Laxmikanth, D.D. Basu
• Sociology: T.B. Bottomore, C. Wright Mills
• Economics: Sanjiv Verma, Amartya Sen
• Psychology: Morgan and King, Baron and Byrne
• International Relations: Andrew Heywood, Paul R. Viotti, Samuel P. Huntington
• Anthropology: Ember, Carol R., and Melvin Ember, Kottak, Conrad Phillip
• Mathematics: R.S. Agarwal, Manish Mohan Gupta, S.N. Sinha
• Physics: H.C. Verma, R.K. Gupta
• Chemistry: P. Bahadur, N.K. Verma
• Botany: A.V. Sadasivan, E.S. Panwar
• Zoology: Robert D. Barnes, Richard S. Kardong

Reference Books:

• India Year Book: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• Economic Survey: Ministry of Finance
• The World Factbook: Central Intelligence Agency
• Human Development Report: United Nations Development Programme
• Global Peace Index: Institute for Economics and Peace

This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other good books available. It is important to do your own research and find the books that are best suited to your learning style and preparation needs.

Here are some additional tips for choosing the best books for UPSC preparation:

• Consider the syllabus: Make sure the books you choose cover the entire syllabus for the UPSC CSE.
• Look for recent editions: The UPSC syllabus is constantly evolving, so it is important to use recent editions of books.
• Read reviews: Before you buy a book, read reviews from other UPSC aspirants. This can help you get a sense of the quality of the book.
• Check the author: Make sure the book is authored by a subject matter expert.
• Consider your budget: UPSC preparation books can be expensive, so it is important to consider your budget when choosing books.
• Borrow or buy used books: If you are on a tight budget, you can borrow books from libraries or buy used books online.

I hope this helps. Good luck with your preparation!