7 UPSC Books for Aspiring Civil Servants

Saurav Pandey October 1, 2024

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Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

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Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

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A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir

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Geography of India by Majid Husain

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Environment and Ecology by Majid Husain

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The Hindu and The Indian Express

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Yojana and Kurukshetra

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