There is a lot of hue about the books to buy to crack the nation’s toughest exam and as an aspirant, you may get confusing recommendations. It is a cycle. As the recommendations pop in, you keep buying different books and that sometimes gives you the satisfaction as if you are prepared for the exam. Well, books to prepare are important. Let’s check out the set of books that are mandatory for the UPSC preparation.
Whoever said NCERT is the bible for UPSC Exam said it right. With each and every portal suggesting different sets of books, one thing the government suggests you rely on is the NCERT set.
Basic and Simple
These NCERT books are written in a very simple language and the perspective is neutral, making it the base for the entire UPSC Exam Preparation. What is more beneficial is that you can adapt to the writing style of these books to use it in the mains exam. Just in case you missed out, the tone of your writing matters in the mains examination, at least the evaluators expect the simple tone, given the huge number of papers they assess in a day.
High Number of Questions
Every year, you can expect at least 35-40 prelims questions from the NCERT books. These books not only come handy for the prelims but the mains as well. The Geography and History NCERTs of class 10 to 12 are a must-read for the aspirants.
A Planned Study
When a set of books are preferred by the people who cracked the exams with higher ranks and their teachers and the evaluators, it is a wise choice to buy them. These NCERTs help you to plan your study and keep up your schedule accordingly. This is suggestible if you do not want to get lost in a vast sea of coaching materials and other general books.
Better Insight
Not all the concepts are easily understandable. Since NCERT books are initially prepared for school students, the concepts are clearly explained and the necessary analogies, examples, and basics are given to help you get a better insight into the concept. In spite of the simple language, it ensures that you get a thorough understanding of the concept once you complete the particular chapter.
Now, apparently, there is no reason to not rely on the NCERT books for your UPSC exam preparations. Do make a wise choice, considering the competition and importance of the competitive exam.