Choosing the right books can make a huge difference in your UPSC preparation. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 must-reads:

1. Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
   The Bible for polity preparation — comprehensive and easy to understand.

2. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
   A detailed yet accessible book covering economic concepts relevant to UPSC.

3. Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong
   A must for physical geography — concise and concept-driven.

4. Modern India by Bipin Chandra
   For a deep dive into the Indian freedom struggle.

5. Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
   Covers all aspects of culture that appear in the Prelims and Mains.

6. Environment by Shankar IAS Academy
   Critical for environment and ecology topics, especially post-2013 Prelims trends.

7. Ancient and Medieval India by R.S. Sharma and Satish Chandra
   Authentic sources for historical understanding.

8. Science and Technology by Ravi Agrahari
   Updated and exam-focused content.

9. Economic Survey and India Year Book
   For authentic government data and latest developments.

10. NCERT Textbooks (Class 6–12)
    The foundation of a strong conceptual base.

Choosing quality over quantity in your book list will always pay off!