What sacrifices did you make during your UPSC preparation?

I deactivated my fb, whatsapp and instagram account.

Switched to dabba phone to avoid any distraction.

Changed my overall routine because it's a long preparation, you need to keep yourself healthy and fit.

Became self centered for that time. Less or no friends.

But it's all about efforts+sacrifices. 

After UPSC preparation, you will be a better person.

Which NCERT books are needed for UPSC preparation?
Hi,

Geography:

Geography: NCERT Class VI – The Earth Our Habitat
Geography: NCERT Class VII – Our Environment
Geography: NCERT Class VIII – Resource and Development
Geography: NCERT Class IX – Contemporary India – I
Geography: NCERT Class X – Contemporary India – II
Geography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical Geography
Geography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical Environment
Geography: NCERT Class XII – Fundamentals of Human Geography
Geography: NCERT Class XII – India – People and Economy
Art/Culture :

Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art
Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – Living Craft Traditions of India (Chapters 9 & 10)
NIOS material available in Mrunal.
History

History: NCERT Class VI – Our Past
History: NCERT Class VII – Our Past -I
History: NCERT Class VIII – Our Past II and III
History: NCERT Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – I
History: NCERT Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – II
History: NCERT Class X – Themes In World History
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – I
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes in Indian History – II
History: NCERT Class XII – Themes In Indian History – III
Mains

Ancient India — RS Sharma

Medieval — Satish Chandra

Modern — Bipin Chandra India before independence and India after independence.

World history — Arjun Dev

Geography:

Goe chin leong— Certificate geography

Science & Technology NCERTs:

Science: NCERT Class VI
Science: NCERT Class VII
Science: NCERT Class VIII
Science: NCERT Class IX
Science: NCERT Class X
Science: NCERT Class XI – Chemistry: Unit 14 & Biology: Units 4 & 5
Science: NCERT Class XII – Chemistry: Unit 16 & Biology: Units 8, 9 & 10
Market book— The Hindu (Comprehensive S and T)
NIOS material available in Mrunal.
POLITY:

Polity: NCERT Class IX – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – I
Polity: NCERT Class X – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – II
Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Political Theory
Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science I: Contemporary World Politics
Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since Independence
Market guide by D D BASU and Laxmikant
Environment:

Plus2 science ncert

Nios material

Shankars' material available in market

Economics:

Economy: NCERT Class IX – Economics: Economics
Economy: NCERT Class X – Understanding Economic Development
Economy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development
Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Microeconomics
Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Macroeconomics
Market Book by Shankar
Hope this serves.

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