Preparation tips for the exam of CSAT of Civil Services
 

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Create a study schedule and adhere to it

Write short notes point-wise for important topics to help you prepare

Use flash-cards to remember definitions

Focus on important events that have occurred over the past 5 years

Revise mathematics and English Grammar from your Class 10th books

Solve previous year paper

Solve puzzles to help with logical thinking

General Studies is a topic that is not easily exhausted; it is important to keep updating your knowledge throughout

Reference Books:

Paper I - General Studies
1. History (Indian History and Indian National Movement)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII
Modern India by Bipin Chandra
Additional:
History of Modern India by A.C Banerjee

2. Geography (Indian and World Geography)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII
General Principals of World Geography by Charles Farro
School Atlas
Additional:
Certificate Course in Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

3. Economics (Indian Economics and Economic Theory)
Essential:
An Evolution of Indian Economy by I.C. Dhingra
Economic Survey of India by Govt. of India
Economic Dictionary by Penguin
Additional:
Indian Economy by Dutta and Sundara
Indian Economy by Mishra and Puri
Economic Dictionary by Collins

4. Polity (Indian Constitution)
Essential:
An Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
Additional:
Our Constitution by Dr. Subhash Kashyap

5. General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Essential –
NCERT books IX, X
Additional:
Anatomy & Physiology by Evelyn Pearce

6. Environment (Ecology, Bio-diversity, Climate Change)
Essential:
Biology and Geography NCERT Books plus current events on Environmental Issues

7. Current Affairs
Essential:
Hindu and Economic Times Newspapers
Frontline, Political & Economic Weeks Periodicals
Additional:
India Year book

Paper II – Aptitude

1. Numeracy
Essential:
NCERT Mathematics VII, IX, X

2. Data Interpretation
Essential:
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Tyra and Kundan

3. English Comprehension and Communication
Essential:
Objective General English by R.S. Agarwal

4. Logical Reasoning
Essential:
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
Additional:
A new Approach to Reasoning by Sijwali and Sijwali