What are the most recommended books for Essay preparation for UPSC Mains Exam? How to write a good essay? Read further to know. UPSC Civil Service Mains Paper 1 (popularly known as essay paper) is now of 250 marks. Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics (two topics as of … [Read more...] about Essay – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
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History Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Civil Services History part (As part of GS or as optional) requires vast but focused reading. Apart from the IAS Books for History – Civil Services Prelims Exam, the below-mentioned books can help. Recommended Books for History – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam A New Look at Modern … [Read more...] about History Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Geography Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Civil Services Geography part (As part of GS or as optional) requires vast but focused reading. Apart from the IAS Books for Geography – Civil Services Prelims Exam, the below-mentioned books can help. Recommended Books for Geography - Civil Services Books – Mains Exam Physical geography … [Read more...] about Geography Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
IAS Books For Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
Questions can be from Logical Reasoning (Eg: Syllogisms) Analytical Reasoning ( Eg: Seating Arrangement) Critical Reasoning ( Weakening/ Strengthening Arguments) Recommended IAS Books For Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability A Modern Approach To Logical Reasoning by R. S. … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
IAS Books For Quantitative Ability and Basic Numeracy – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
Basic mathematics questions of Standard 10 level like equations, progressions, geometry, arithmetic etc can be expected (around 5-8 questions). Recommended IAS Books For Quantitative Ability and Basic Numeracy Basic Numeracy Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R. S. … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Quantitative Ability and Basic Numeracy – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
Buy IAS Books For Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
As of 2012 prelims, no direct questions were asked from Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills. But there were questions in Civil Service Prelims that tested the interpersonal aspects related to decision making and problem-solving. In the future, the probable questions from this section … [Read more...] about Buy IAS Books For Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
IAS Books For Data Interpretation – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
Questions can be of interpreting data from tables, graphs, pie charts, etc. Based on the last 2 years' trend, the questions asked were around 5 in number. Recommended IAS Books For Data Interpretation IAS PRE: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency An Advanced Approach To Data … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Data Interpretation – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
IAS Books For Decision Making and Problem Solving – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
Decision Making and Problem Solving test area comprise questions from “Situation Analysis". There may not be negative marking in these questions. Recommended IAS Books for Decision Making and Problem Solving CSAT Decision Making Problem Solving & Interpersonal Skills Decision Making … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Decision Making and Problem Solving – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
IAS Books For English Language Comprehension – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
English Comprehension are passage-based questions - where one passage is followed by 2-5 questions. The passages may be small when compared to the passages pertaining to Logical Comprehension. A candidate, who has a basic command of the English language, can score well in this area. 3-4 passages … [Read more...] about IAS Books For English Language Comprehension – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
IAS Books For Logical Comprehension – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
How to prepare for logical comprehension for the UPSC CSAT? Which are the most recommended books for learning the topic? Read further to know. Logical Comprehension is passage-based questions - where one passage is followed by 2-5 questions. One has to read through the passage, get the essence of … [Read more...] about IAS Books For Logical Comprehension – Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)