history (optional paper) Prep

Modern India:

Step 1: Read NCERT of 12th, OLD NCERT by BIPIN CHANDRA. OR "Modern India" by BIPIN CHANDRA - Its is same as the OLD NCERT.

Step2: After NCERT read BIPIN CHANDRA "INDIA'S STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE" (1857-1964)

NOTE: BIPIN CHANDRA is like a novel which has a flow because of which u would always be involved in reading. But it is a MUST READ.

Step 3: Read GROVER and GROVER "MODERN INDIAN HISTORY" (1707-1964)

NOTE: GROVER and GROVER is specifically designed for UPSC EXAM. In this book U will find facts accumulated at one place which is MOST IMPORTANT for PRE. But remember read Bipin Chandra before reading Gover and Gover.

Step 4: After Grover and Grover read last 15 years GS MAINS question paper with ANSWERS "Chronicle Publication"

NOTE: Reading last 15 years question will strengthen ur knowledge for MAINS, because u will become capable of interlinks topics to one another.

Step 5: At last solve test series for PRE exam, like Wizard, Tata McGraw Hill "GENERAL STUDIES" Guide/Manual, Last 15 years preliminary papers.

NOTE: U need to read Modern History from YEAR 1707-1947 to make ur basic strong. Otherwise u will end up confused with lot of facts.