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Are NCERT books enough for UPSC history?

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Are NCERT books enough for UPSC history?

Yes, NCERT textbooks are not only useful for school examinations but can help you fetch valuable marks in the IAS exam as well. UPSC asks many questions from NCERT textbooks. If you are an IAS aspirant, we recommend you start from Class 6 NCERTs.

Which NCERTs are important for UPSC history?

History – Must Read NCERT Books

  • 6th – Our Pasts 1.
  • 7th – Our Pasts II.
  • 8th – Our Pasts III – Part 1, Part 2.
  • 9th – India & the Contemporary World 1.
  • 10th – India & the Contemporary World II.
  • 11th – Themes in World History (Focus on Industrial Revolution)

How long does it take to read NCERTs for UPSC?

How much time does it take to cover all NCERT books? You have to read about 40-44 books in total and it would take you about 3 days to complete one book which contains about 14-16 chapters. So, in total it would take you about 2.5- 3 months to read all the books.

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What should not be read in UPSC?

List of what not to study for UPSC

  • You should avoid sports news.
  • Business news not related to the UPSC syllabus.
  • Avoid criminal news even if it is capturing headlines.
  • Don’t read small and irrelevant regional/state/local news.
  • Avoid Bollywood and other entertainment news.

Which Ncert is best for history?

#1. History – Old NCERTs + TN Ncerts

  • Ancient India – RS Sharma (NCERT | Class 11)
  • Medieval India – Satish Chandra (NCERT | Class 11)
  • Modern India – Bipan Chandra (NCERT | Class 11)
  • Environment and Biodiversity NIOS material (Zip File – Use desktop/ laptop)
  • Tamil Nadu History (11th)
  • Tamil Nadu History (12th)

How can I complete Ncert in 2 months?

Make a timetable: NCERT books are very important, one has to spend significant amount of time for its preparation. Make a timetable for yourself that allows good enough time to cover at least the important NCERT topics. Your utmost attention is required in the first two months of your NCERT preparation.

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How do I read Ncert history?

At first, go through the syllabus for both Prelims and Mains. Then divide the topics for Prelims and Mains exam. After this, according to your schedule, you should first finish the Prelims topic and then the Mains topics or vice-versa.