Sociology Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Sociology has turned out as a crucial part of the GS paper well as an optional paper in Civil Services Examination. Being considered as one of the easiest and generalist optional, around 3000-4000 candidates take Sociology each year as their optional subject for mains. An in-depth understanding of Indian society and sociological thinkers is essential.
Being a traditional hot favorite, plenty of books and study materials are available in the market. For clarity regarding the subject, the below-mentioned books can help.
Recommended Books for Sociology – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
- Sociology Themes and Perspectives – Michael Haralambos, Martin Holborn
- Society In India: Concepts, Theories And Recent Trends – Ram Ahuja
- Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja
- Sociology – Anthony Giddens
- Sociological Theory – George Ritzer
- Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology
- Modernization Of Indian Tradition – Yogendra Singh
- Sociological Thought – Francis Abraham, John Henry Morgan
- Social Change In Modern India – M. N. SRINIVAS
- Caste Its Twentieth Century Avatar – M. N. SRINIVAS
- Persistence and Change in Tribal India – M.V. Rao
- Social Background of Indian Nationalism – A. R. Desai
Extra Tips
- Indian editions of imported books may cost you less. But, make sure that the book has not compromised on quality and content.
- Old NCERT on sociology is a good source.
- For current aspects of Sociology, EPW magazine is a good read.
Public Administration Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Public Administration is one of the favorite optional subjects of Civil Services Aspirants.
As the paper includes many topics covered in Indian Polity for Prelims/GS Mains, the preparation as an optional subject becomes rather easy. Around 3000-4000 candidates take Pub Ad each year as their optional subject for mains.
Being a traditional hot favorite, plenty of books and study materials are available in the market. To compete in this highly competitive exam, along with the conventional textbooks, it is also important to be updated with the latest news and reports related to Pub Ad. Have look at some useful Pub Ad books.
Recommended Books for Public Administration Optional – Civil Services Books for Mains Exam
- Public Administration – Laxmikanth
- New Horizons Of Public Administration – Mohit Bhattacharya
- Administrative Thinkers – D. Ravindra Prasad
- Contemporary Debates in Public Administration – Dhameja Alka
- Indian Administration – Maheswari
- Introduction to the constitution of India – D.D.Basu
- Important Judgments that Transformed India – Alex Andrews George
- Public Administration: Concepts And Theories – Rumki Basu
- A Dictionary of Public Administration – Maheswari
- Indian Administration – Pankaj Singh
- Public Administration: Theory And Practice
- Governance in India for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination – Laxmikanth
- Administrative Theories And Management Thought – Sapru
Extra Tips
- Indian editions of imported books may cost you less. But, make sure that the book has not compromised on quality and content.
- IGNOU Materials, IJPA articles, ASPA articles, Public Administration Review articles, etc. are all really good.
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 Indian History From 1707 to the Modern Times
- Modern India, 1885-1947
- History of Medieval India
- The Penguin History Of Early India: From The Origins To AD 1300
- History Of Modern India
- India’s Ancient Past
- Modern Indian History
- Mastering Modern World History
- Age of Revolution 1789-1848
- Age of Capital 1848-1875
- Age of Empire 1875-1914
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