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UPPSC Books: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the annual Upper Subordinate Services or Combined State (PCS) exam. The UPPSC examination occurs in three stages- the Preliminary stage, the Main stage, and the Interview stage.

For students aspiring to participate in the UPPSC examination, this article provides a detailed UPPSC exam preparation strategy and a comprehensive booklist for the ongoing stages of the study.

UPPSC Books and Reference Materials

The UPPSC exam is more inclined towards factual information over conceptual information. The UPPSC examination consists of a few indirect questions related to the cause of or the background of an event. Current affairs play a vital role in the UPPCS Exam. Therefore, participating students must pay more attention to the topics related to current affairs.

The only way to ace the UPPSC examination is through intense preparation. Books and reference materials are the vital ingredients that foster a strong base. Students must learn and understand the topics through the UPPSC syllabus before commencing with the preparation. Students can refer to the UPPSC books and study materials to guide and prepare.

• UPPSC Syllabus
• UPPSC Notes and Books
• UPPSC Study Materials
• Conclusion

UPPSC Syllabus

The UPPSC examination occurs in three stages. The structured syllabus for the Preliminary Stage and the Main stage is as follows-

UPPSC Preliminary Stage

The UPPSC preliminary stage conducts two papers:

• General Studies Paper I
• General Studies Paper-II.

The structured syllabus for UPPSC prelims is as follows:

General Studies Part I	General Studies Part II
The Indian History and the Indian National Movement	General Mental Ability and Assessment
General Science	Comprehension
Social and Economic Development inclusive of poverty, social sector initiatives, sustainable development, demographics, and others	General Hindi (ICSE, CBSE, or State board syllabus up to class X)
Current events of National and International importance	Logical Reasoning and Analytical skills
Indian Governance and Polity are inclusive of the Panchayat Raj, Political System, Public Policy, Fundamental Rights, the Constitution, etc.	General English (ICSE, CBSE, or State board syllabus up to class X)
General Issues on Climate change and Environmental ecology	Interpersonal and Communication skills
World and Indian Geography inclusive of the Social, Economic, and the Physical geography of the world and India	Elementary Mathematics such as Algebra, Statistics, Arithmetic, and Geometry (ICSE, CBSE, or State board syllabus up to class X)
	Decision-Making and Problem-Solving skills

UPPSC Main Stage

The UPPSC main stage is sub-categorised into the Main Compulsory syllabus and Main Optional syllabus.

Main Compulsory Syllabus

• General Hindi
• General Studies Part I
• General Studies Part II
• General Studies Part III
• General Studies Part IV
• Essay

Main Optional Syllabus

• A General Overview of Chemistry
• A General Overview of Statistics
• A General Overview of Sanskrit Literature
• A General Overview of Geography
• A General Overview of Agricultural Engineering
• A General Overview of Law
• A General Overview of Sociology
• A General Overview of English Literature
• A General Overview of Physics
• A General Overview of Management
• A General Overview of Agriculture
• A General Overview of Arabic Literature
• A General Overview of Medical Science
• A General Overview of Psychology
• A General Overview of Persian
• A General Overview of Civil Engineering
• A General Overview of Public Administration
• A General Overview of Zoology
• A General Overview of Economics
• A General Overview of History
• A General Overview of Commerce and Accountancy
• A General Overview of Geology
• A General Overview of Mechanical Engineering
• A General Overview of Hindi Literature
• A General Overview of Geography
• A General Overview of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
• A General Overview of Mathematics
• A General Overview of Urdu Literature
• A General Overview of International Relations and Political Science
• A General Overview of Anthropology
• A General Overview of Philosophy
• A General Overview of Electrical Engineering
• A General Overview of Botany

UPPSC Notes and Books

The UPPSC exam falls under the civil services examination category. The UPPSC exam is vital, and the standard of papers designed tests the analytical and conceptual clarity of the participating students.

The section-wise best books for the UPPSC exam is as follows-

UPPSC Preliminary Stage

Some reference books for UPPSC Preliminary Paper-I are as follows:

The Indian History and Indian National Movement	Ancient – School Textbooks Medieval– School Textbooks Modern – Spectrum ( by Rajiv Ahir) National Movement- IGNOU B.A. Notes
Economic and Social Development	School Textbooks (Class XII to XII) Indian Economic Development NCERT Introduction to Macroeconomics NCERT Indian Economy by Lal and Lal Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
World and Indian Geography	Physical – School Textbooks (Class VI to XII) Human – School Textbooks (Class VI to XII) World – Newspaper and Atlas Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class XI Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G C Leong Geography – A Comprehensive Study – by Mahesh Kumar Barnwal Geography of India by Mazid Hussain
General Science	School Textbooks (Class XII to XII) Science and Technology by Ravi Agrahari Newspaper columns dedicated to technology
Current events of National and International importance	Newspapers – Indian Express Press Information Bureau (PIB) website Monthly Current Affairs magazine Yojana and Kurukshetra  monthly magazines
Indian Governance and Polity	School Textbooks (Class XII to XII) Constitution of India Bare Act Indian polity by Laxmikant Indian Constitution by P.M. Bakshi
Environmental Ecology, Climate Change, and Biodiversity	Environmental Studies Books of IGNOU and NOS Environment Book – Shankar IAS Academy Book by PD Sharma

Some reference books for UPPSC Preliminary Paper-II are as follows:

• M.K Pandey’s Analytical Reasoning
• Reading Comprehensions, and follow the previous year question papers.
• R.S Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude

UPPSC Main Stage

The preparation books for UPPSC Mains are as follows:

• History Book By Bipin Chandra
• Polity Book by Laxmikant
• Geography Book by Lexicon or Majid Hussain or G.C. Leong
• Economy Book by School Textbooks or Ramesh Singh
• Current Affairs- follow The Hindu or a Monthly Compilation of any good magazine.

UPPSC Study Materials

In addition to books, other sources of study materials, including sample papers, boosts an individual’s preparation and gives an in-depth preparation for students. Apart from the books, a few other recommended reading sources and materials are as follows-

• NCERT books
• The gist of Rajya Sabha TV
• Budget and Economic Survey
• PIB Summary
• State Board books
• The Hindu Video Analysis
• Gist Of Yojana
• Previous Year’s Sample Papers

Some crucial points to keep in mind while preparing for the UPPSC Exam is-

• The practice of previous years’ question papers
• Solving MCQs practice for the Prelims
• Answering writing practice for the Mains

Conclusion on UPPSC Books

The above UPPSC Books, Notes, and Study Materials aim to help students at the time of exam preparations. Students can refer and practice from the provided UPPSC Notes and Study materials from this article.

FAQ’s on UPPSC Books

Question 1. 
What are a few tips that help to prepare for the UPPSC examination?

Answer:
A few tips that can aid and boost the Candidate’s preparation are:

• The primary source of practice is the past years’ question papers. Students can find the links on the official websites.
• Each topic that finds its place in the UPPSC syllabus is highly essential, and students must never choose to skip any of those topics or concepts.
• Each subject, like the Indian Polity, History, Geography, Current Affairs, etc. must be prepared to keep in mind the State’s aspects.
• For any of the State Service Exams, candidates must always read and refer to the State board textbooks as these books provide relevant information on various topics mentioned in the UPPSC syllabus.

Question 2. 
What is the general overview of the UPPSC syllabus?

Answer:
The UPPSC examination syllabus occurs in two stages. The UPPSC Preliminary stage is sub-categorised into General Studies Part I and General Studies Part II. The UPPSC Main stage is sub-categorised into Main Compulsory and Main Optionals.

Question 3.
What are a few UPPSC study materials for reference and preparation?

Answer:
In addition to books, other sources of study materials, including sample papers, boosts an individual’s preparation and gives an in-depth preparation for students. Apart from the books, a few other recommended reading sources and materials are- NCERT books, Gist of Rajya Sabha TV, Budget and Economic Survey, PIB Summary, State Board books, The Hindu Video Analysis, Gist Of Yojana, and Previous Years Sample Papers.

Question 4. 
Why are the UPPSC Sample Papers essential to refer and practice?

Answer:
The sample papers foster great help and opportunity for students to apply different strategies designed by the UPPSC experts in the other paper types. Through constant practice and solving of the UPPSC sample papers, keeping in mind the essential topics and concepts in the syllabus, students can develop and create a strategy that helps them ace the exam. As a result, a student remains unfazed by the surprises in the UPPSC exam pattern or the type of questions.

RPSC Books and Study Materials: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) is the conducting body designing the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) exam. The RPSC is the highest state-level civil services exam conducted as a gateway to enter into the RAS.

The RPSC is a three-step civil exam that tests a candidate’s factual and conceptual information. To crack the RPSC examination, candidates should conduct thorough preparation.

Sources of information like books, reference materials, notes, and sample papers play a vital role as they provide a crisp and detailed structure of the RPSC syllabus. Therefore, candidates should understand and read through all the topics falling under the RPSC syllabus before commencing with their preparation. It’s always better for candidates to refer to the RPSC books and study materials as a few topics under the curriculum may be confusing.

• RPSC Exam Syllabus
• RPSC Exam Notes and Books
• RPSC Exam Study Materials
• Conclusion

RPSC Exam Syllabus

The conducting body sets the Exam syllabus for the RAS or RTS Combined Competitive Exam- Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).

For all PSC exams, candidates should study and learn topics from the State’s perspective as well. The RPSC exam falls similar in line to the other civil service examinations, including the UPSC IAS exam.

The RPSC exam occurs in three stages- the RPSC Preliminary Stage, the RPSC Main Stage, and the RPSC Interview Stage. However, the RPSC exam curriculum falls under two categories-

• RPSC Prelims Syllabus and
• RPSC Mains Syllabus.

The detailed structure of the RPSC syllabus is as follows

RPSC Preliminary Syllabus

The RPSC Prelims is a screening test for which the marks remain unaccounted for the final merit list. The RPSC Prelims conducts only one paper. The paper comprises objective-type questions on General Science and General Knowledge.

The RPSC Prelims paper comprises 150 questions for 200 marks and three hours.

The basic overview comprising a list of the topics that fall under the RPSC Prelims subdivides into topics or section focusing on Rajasthan and general topics as follows:

General Topics	Rajasthan-Specific Topic
Indian Economy and Economic Concepts	Economy of Rajasthan
Indian History regarding to Ancient, Medieval, and Modern period	Rajasthan’s Literature, Tradition, Culture, Art, History and Heritage
Reasoning and Mental Ability	Administrative and Political System of Rajasthan
Indian Political System, Indian Constitution and Indian Governance	Rajasthan’s Geography Features
Geography regarding to India and World	Current Affairs and Event-related to Rajasthan
Science and Technology
Current Affairs and Events

RPSC Mains Syllabus

The RPSC Mains conducts four papers. The paper comprises theoretical or descriptive type questions sectioned as short, medium and long questions. Each paper holds three units on General subjects and General Knowledge. Each of the RPSC Mains papers is for 200 marks and three hours. The RPSC Mains holds no optional papers unlike a few of the other civil service exams. The marks obtained from the RPSC Mains remain counted in the final merit list.

Paper-One	General Studies Paper-I	Unit-1 is on  History Unit-2 is about Economics Unit-3 is about Sociology, Management, Accounting and Auditing
Paper-Two	General Studies Paper-II	Unit-1 based on Administrative Ethics Unit-2 based on General Science and Technology Unit-3 based on Earth Science regarding to Geography and Geology
Paper-Three	General Studies Paper-III	Unit-1 based on Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs Unit-2 based on Concepts, Issues and Dynamics of Public Administration and Management Unit-3 based on Sports and Yoga, Behaviour and Law
Paper-Four	General English and General Hindi Papers	Unit-1 based on Grammar and Usage Unit-2 based on Comprehension, Translation and Precis Writing Unit-3 based on Composition and Letter Writing

The RPSC Interview or Viva Voce or Personality Test stage is for 100 marks and the questions asked during this stage aims to test the candidate’s attitude, personality and assess his or her overall suitability for a career in administration.

RPSC Exam Notes and Books

The RPSC exam is a Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) conducted by the Rajasthan Government to recruit eligible candidates for several vacancies in the Administrative department.

The RPSC exam tests the conceptual and factual information of the candidates and the standard of papers test the subject knowledge and current affairs or events about the State.

Candidates can check the below-mentioned important books broken up in a subject-wise manner. These books aim to aid the preparation for the Rajasthan state-related topics or questions in the RPSC exam.

Subject Name	Book Name
History of Rajasthan	Book published by Lakhya publication Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi Publications Book
Political Science and Administrative System of Rajasthan	Laxmikant’s Indian Polity Rajasthan Book Indian parliament by Subhash Kasyshap
Current Affairs or Current General Knowledge	Rajasthan Patrika and Dainik Bhaskar
History of India	NCERT Class XII history Notes
The Economy of Rajasthan	Rajasthan Studies School Textbooks Book by Lakshya publication
Math’s, Mental Ability and Reasoning	Kiran Publication Mathematics Book R.S. Agarwal and S.Chand publications Book
Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition and Heritage of Rajasthan	Book by Rai publications Book by Lakshya Prakashan Book by Arihant publications
Geography of India	NCERT Class XII  Books NCERT Class XI  Books
Rajasthan General Knowledge	The monthly Sujas Pratiyogita Darpan Extra Edition Bharat 2013 Monthly edition of  P.D. and Chronicle
The Economy of India	Indian Economy by Mishra and Puri Shastri IAS Economy Guide Bhartiya Arthvayavastha by Datt Sundaram
Geography of Rajasthan	Books by Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi Publications Raj Kumar Sharma’s Rajasthan Geography Book
General Science and Technology	NCERT Class VI to Class X Science TextBooks

RPSC Exam Study Materials

The Rajasthan Government conducts the RPSC civil services examination to recruit eligible candidates for various vacancies in the State Administration. The RPSC exam designs standard papers to test a candidate’s subject knowledge along with State and Country’s current affairs and events.

Apart from subject books knowledge, candidates should also refer and practice various other study materials such as the NCERT Notes and Newspapers. Candidates can even download NCERT notes from the official website and refer them for their RPSC preparation. Given below are a list of a few of the recommended RPSC preparation study materials that aid the candidate’s reading and practice:

• Budget and Economic Surveys
• State Board Notes
• NCERT Notes

As stated earlier, NCERT Notes are universally recommended for starters or beginners preparing for any of the Civil Services examinations as these notes are of great help. Candidates can segregate the highlights and jolt make their notes from the NCERT books as it helps during the time of revision. A few of the recommended NCERT books for the RPSC examination as are follows:

• NCERT Notes on Ancient Indian and Rajasthan History Notes
• NCERT Notes on Art And Culture
• NCERT Notes on Medieval Indian and Rajasthan History Notes
• NCERT Notes on Geography Notes
• NCERT Notes on Modern Indian and Rajasthan History Notes

Candidates can also refer to the subject-based notes from their schools either in English or Hindi such as- Environment Notes, Polity Notes, Science and Technology Notes, and Economics Notes. These study materials play a crucial role in the holistic RPSC exam preparation.

Conclusion on RPSC Books

The RPSC exam organised by the Rajasthan Government is a well-known civil service examination. A few of the best and highly recommended subjects books, notes, and other various study materials mentioned in this article aim to help the aspiring candidates at the time of preparations.

FAQ’s on RPSC Books

Question 1. 
What are a few preparation tips that aid the study for RPSC exams?

Answer:
A few RPSC preparation tips that help candidates to crack the exam are-

• Candidates preparing for the RPSC exam should have a good collection of right text and reference books.
• Candidates must avoid Television and other screens that act as distractions.
• Candidates must start their preparation through a proper timetable and schedule each subject accordingly.
• Read more newspapers, books, magazines and various other news sources that keep one updated on current affairs and events.
• Candidates must ensure to revise often and solve sample papers as revision.

Question 2. 
What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the RPSC examination?

Answer:
The eligibility criteria for the RPSC examination comprises age limit, nationality, and educational qualification.

• For educational qualification: Candidates must hold a graduate degree either from a university recognised by the Government in consultation with the RPSC or the University incorporated by an Act of the Central Legislature.
• Age Limit: The lower age limit is 21 years of age, and the Upper age limit is 40 years of age.
• Nationality: The aspiring candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Question 3.
How many papers does the RPSC exam hold?

Answer:
The RPSC exam occurs in three stages- the RPSC Preliminary Stage, the RPSC Main Stage, and the RPSC Interview Stage.

The RPSC Prelims conducts only one paper that comprises objective-type questions on General Science and General Knowledge for 200 marks and three hours.

The RPSC Mains conducts four papers which are either theoretical or descriptive, and each paper holds three units for 200 marks and three hours.

The RPSC Interview or Viva Voce or Personality Test stage is for 100 marks and the questions test candidate’s attitude, personality and assess his or her overall suitability for a career in administration.

Students believe that the board examinations are the toughest task to perform every year in their education period. But with the proper learning and guidance from teachers and parents end will help students to crack the exams. For more support, we have come up with a new guide called “School Books”. School Books are the most important source to guide the students for better preparation and to score good marks.

Today, we are here with the best Online School Books for all state boards, CBSE & ICSE. If you are wishing to score better marks in all board examinations then cover the entire syllabus with the help of subject-wise School books for Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Make use of these CBSE & state-wise board books during your preparation and complete the entire syllabus accordingly.

Students can download State Boards, CBSE, ICSE School Textbooks in PDF from the official website or else check out the below modules and directly attain the handy school textbooks in Pdf format for free of cost. These books are available for all students who are studying in particular state government and private schools.

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School Books are the ultimate preparation tool for students and the best materials for teachers. Without using textbooks your learning would be incomplete. So, all government and private schools follow the textbook education system until now and frame textbooks for all academic years as per the CBSE, ICSE & State board guidelines. These School Books are prepared by subject experts by covering everything from base to a higher level.

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Best Reference Books CBSE Class 10: The Central Board of Secondary Examination ( CBSE ) is one of the reputed boards for secondary examination in India. This national-level board follows the syllabus of NCERT. Class 10 is an essential chapter in everyone’s life. Lakhs of students appear for the CBSE class 10 examinations every year.

This article is written to help the students preparing for the CBSE class 10 examination. It will provide complete information about the essential books and study materials for CBSE Class 10.

CBSE Class 10 Books and Reference Materials

Board exams are not a matter of fear and stress anymore if you follow essential books and study smartly. CBSE class 10 examination is necessary because the score of this exam decides the stream for your further studies. In this article, you will get complete information about the syllabus, reference books, and study materials for this exam. Though the exam is competitive, proper preparation throughout the year can help you to score good marks easily.

Reading reference books will help you stand out from the crowd. For Mathematics, you need to practice more to become proficient. Apart from the study, you should remain stress-free and eat healthy food.

• CBSE Class 10 Syllabus
• CBSE Study Materials and Reference Books
• CBSE Notes
• Conclusion

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus

CBSE class 10 examination happens based on five subjects – Science, Mathematics, English, Social Science, and Hindi. The syllabus of the CBSE class 10 examination is given below:

Science

Chemical Reactions and Equations

Acids, Bases and Salts

Metals and Non-metals

Carbon and its Compounds

Periodic Classification of Elements

Life Processes

Control and Coordination

How do Organisms Reproduce?

Heredity and Evolution

Light – Reflection and Refraction

Human Eye and Colourful World

Electricity

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Sources of Energy

Our Environment

Management of Natural Resources

Mathematics

Real Number

Polynomials

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Quadratic Equations

Arithmetic Progressions

Triangles

Coordinate Geometry

Introduction to Trigonometry

Some Applications of Trigonometry

Circles

Constructions

Areas Related to Circles

Surface Areas and Volumes

Statistics

Probability

Social Science

Understanding Economic Development
Development	Globalisation and the Indian Economy
The sector of the Indian Economy	Consumer Right
Money and Credit
India and Contemporary World – II
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe	The Marking of a Global World
The Nationalist Movement in Indo- China	The Age of Insutrialisation
Nationalism in India	Work and Leisure Cities in the Contemporary world
Democratic Politics
Power – Sharing	Popular Struggles and Movements
Federalism	Political Parties
Democracy and Diversity	Outcomes of Democracy
Gender, Religion and Caste	Challenges to Democracy

English

First Flight	FootPrints Without feet, Supp. Reader
A Letter to God	A triumph of Surgery
Poem – Dust of Snow	The Thief’s Story
Poem – Fire and Ice	The Midnight Visitor
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom	A Question of Trust
Poem – A Tiger in the Zoo	Footprints Without Foot
Two stories about flying	The Making of a Scientist
His First Flight	The Necklace
Black Aeroplane	The Hack Driver
Poem – How to Tell Wild Animals	Bholi
From the Diary of Anne Frank	The Book That Saved the Earths
Poem – Amanda!
The Hundred Dresses – I
The Hundred Dresses – II
Poem – Animals
Glimpses of India
A Baker from Goa
Coorg
Tea from Assam
Poem – The Trees
Mijbil the Otter
Poem – Fog
Madam Rides the Bus
Poem –  The Tale of Custard the Dragon
The Sermon at Benares
Poem – For Anne Gregory
The Proposal

Hindi

क्षितिज (काव्य खंड)] भाग -1	स्पर्श (पघ खंड)] भाग -2
1. सूरदास	1. कबीर
2. तुलसीदास	2. मोरा
3. दव	3. बिहारो
4.  जयशंकर प्रसाद	4. मथिलोशरण गुप्ता
5. सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी निराला	5. समित्रानंदन पन्त
6. नागजन	6. महादेवो वर्मा
7. गिरिराजकुमार माथर	7. वीरेन डंगवाल
8. ऋतराज	8. कैफ़ी आज़मी
9. मगलश डबराल	9. रविन्द्र्नाथ ठाकुर
क्षितिज (गघ खंड)	स्पर्श (गघ खंड)
10. स्वय प्रकाश	1. प्रेम चन्द
11. रामवक्ष बनोपरो	2. सीताराम सेकसरिया
12. यशपाल	3. लीलाधर मंडलोई
13. सवश्वर दयाल सक्सना	4. प्रह्लाद अग्रलवाल
14. मनन  भडारो	5. अंतोन चेखव
15. महावरपसाद द्रिवेदी	6. निदा फ़ाज़ली
16. यतोद मिश्र	7. रवीन्द केकेकर
17. भंदत आनद कसल्यायन	8. हबीब तनवीर
कृतिका भाग -2	संचयन भाग -2
1. माता का आँचल	1. हरिहर काका
2. जॉर्ज पंचम की नाक	2. सपनो के – से दिन
3. साना साना हाथ जोड़ि….	3. टोपी शुक्ला
4. एही ठैया झुलनी हेरानी हो राम !

CBSE Class 10 Study Materials and Reference Books

You will find notes of different subjects mentioned below. You can learn and solve problems from these study materials. You may have a preference for a particular subject, but you must study all subjects properly to get good marks overall.

Mathematics

CBSE Class 10 Maths Syllabus (Reduced)

NCERT Book for Class 10 Maths

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths

NCERT Problems & Solutions for Class 10 Maths

CBSE Class 10 Maths Chapter-wise MCQs & Answers

CBSE Class 10 Maths Previous Year Question Papers

Science

CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus (Reduced)

NCERT Book for Class 10 Science

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Science

NCERT Problems & Solutions for Class 10 Science

CBSE Class 10 Science Chapter-wise MCQs & Answers

CBSE Class 10 Science Chapter-Wise Extra Questions & Answers

CBSE Class 10 Science Previous Year Question Papers

Social Science

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus (Reduced)

NCERT Book for Class 10 Social Science

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Chapter-wise MCQs & Answers

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Papers Previous Year

English Language and Literature

CBSE Class 10 English Syllabus (Reduced)

NCERT Book for Class 10 English

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English

CBSE Class 10 English Previous Year Question Papers

Hindi

CBSE Class 10 Hindi A Syllabus (Reduced)

CBSE Class 10 Hindi B Syllabus (Reduced)

NCERT Book for Class 10 Hindi

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Hindi

CBSE Class 10 Hindi Previous Year Question Papers

Reference Books for CBSE Class 10

Some reference books for the CBSE class 10 exam are given below:

Subject	Reference Books
English	Interact in English Workbook – A Text-Book for Communicative EnglishInteraction in English – Literature Reader, A Textbook for English Course
Hindi	Kshitij-2 Sparsh-2 Kritika-2 Sanchayan-2
Mathematics	Mathematics 7th Edition (Paperback) by R. D. Sharma for class 10 R. S. Aggarwal and V. Aggarwal’s For Class – 10 (Paperback) Ncert’s Mathematics Textbook For Class – X (Paperback) Dass H K’s Mathematics for Class X(Term – I) (With CCE Papers) 01 Edition (Paperback)
Science	Singh Lakhmir’s Science for Tenth Class: Physics (Part 1) 1st Edition (Paperback) Panel of Experts’ Oswaal CBSE CCE Question Bank with Complete Solutions Science Term 1 (Class 10) 1st Edition (Paperback) Manjit Kaur and Lakhmir Singh’s Chemistry Science For Class – X (Part -2) 1st Edition (Paperback) Singh Lakhmir Kaur Manjit’s Biology: Science For Class – 10 (Part – 3) 1st Edition (Paperback) All in One Science CBSE Class 10th Term – 1 2nd Edition (Paperback) by Rajesh, Verma H C’s Foundation Science Physics for Class 10 PB Science Textbook For Class – X (Paperback) – NCERT
Social Science	Panel Of Experts’s CBSE CCE Social Science: Question Bank with Complete Solutions Term – 2 (Class – 10) 1st Edition (Paperback). Kaibalya Kishore Kar and Madhumita Pattrea’s All in One Social Science CBSE Term 1 (Class 10) 2nd Edition (Paperback)

CBSE Class 10 Notes

Apart from study materials and books, revision notes help a lot to get the idea of the whole thing in a shorter period. You can download revision notes for Science, Mathematics, English, and Social Science through these below mentioned links.

1. Revision Notes for class-10 Mathematics
2. Revision Notes for class-10 Science
3. Revision Notes for class-10 Social Science
4. Revision Notes for class-10 English Communicative

Some essential tips for scoring good marks in the CBSE class 10 examination are as follows:

Practice time management

• Focus on concepts
• Self-assessment
• Give mock test
• Stay positive and happy.
• Eat healthily
• Sleep adequately

Conclusion on Best Reference Books CBSE Class 10

We have tried our best to provide the best information that will help you to score good marks in the CBSE class 10 examination. You can follow the reference books mentioned here and study the materials and notes provided.

FAQ’s on Best Reference Books CBSE Class 10

Question 1.
How to score well in the CBSE class 10 examination?

Answer:
Some essential tips for scoring good marks in the CBSE class 10 examination are as follows:

• Practice time management
• Focus on concepts
• Self-assessment
• Give mock test
• Stay positive and happy.
• Eat healthily
• Sleep adequately

Question 2.
Which subject is easy to score good marks in CBSE class 10 examination?

Answer:
English is the best subject to score high marks in the CBSE class 10 examination. However, it depends on the student’s interest and proficiency. Many people score full marks in Mathematics as well.

Question 3.
How is Standard Maths different from Basic Maths in CBSE?

Answer:
Standard mathematics is designed for those willing to study mathematics in further studies. Basic mathematics is preferred by students who do not want to pursue mathematics in higher education. Standard mathematics is more complicated than basic mathematics.

Question 4.
Are NCERT books enough for the CBSE class 10 examination?

Answer:
The question comes from NCERT books only. So, it is fair to study NCERT books only. But, you should follow some reference books as well to stand out from the crowd and score better marks.

KPSC KAS Books: The KPSC KAS exam is officially known as the Gazetted Probationers Exam (GPE) to fill the Group A and Group B vacancies in the Karnataka State Administration.

The KPSC KAS examination is a two-step public service exam conducted by the Karnataka Government-

• Preliminary stage and
• Main stage

which tests aspirant’s conceptual and factual informational abilities.

For students aspiring to participate in the KPSC KAS examination, this article provides a detailed exam preparation strategy and a comprehensive booklist for the ongoing stages of the study.

KPSC KAS Books and Reference Materials

The KPSC KAS examination is an annual Gazetted Probationers Exam (GPE) conducted to select eligible contenders for the various Group I and Group II posts in the various administrative departments of the State.

The KPSC KAS examination tests candidates with questions related to the background of an event and the current affairs of the State and country. Therefore, participating candidates should pay more attention to the current affairs of the State and country.

The only way to ace the KPSC KAS examination is through thorough preparation. Books, reference materials, notes, and sample papers play a vital role in fostering a strong base. Therefore, candidates should understand and refer to all the topics that fall under the KPSC KAS curriculum before commencing with the preparation. Students can refer to the KPSC KAS books and study materials as a few topics under the curriculum may be confusing and also to guide their practice.

• KPSC KAS Syllabus
• KPSC KAS Notes and Books
• KPSC KAS Study Materials
• Conclusion

KPSC KAS Syllabus

The KPSC KAS exam, like the other civil service exams, offers a three-set curriculum- the Preliminary KPSC KAS paper, the Main KPSC KAS Paper, and the Interview set. The detailed and structured curriculum for both the steps of the KPSC KAS exam is as follows-

KPSC KAS Preliminary Paper

The KPSC KAS Preliminary Paper holds two generic papers- Paper I and Paper-II. Both the papers consist of objective type MCQ questions for 100 marks with 0.25 negative marking. Paper-I and Paper-II are for two hours.

The level of Mental Ability questions for the KPSC KAS Preliminary Syllabus will be of the SSLC level (standard X). The remaining questions in the prelims will be of the Degree level. The structured curriculum for KPSC KAS Prelims are as follows-

Paper One: General Studies Part-I

Paper-I holds two sections- Section-I comprises 40 questions from General Studies (both of National and International Importance). Section-II comprises 60 questions from Humanities. The detailed curriculum structure for Paper-I is as follows-

Subject	Topics or Concepts
Indian History	Special Emphasis on Karnataka State and Government Broad Understanding of the Economic, Cultural, Political, and Social aspects Indian National Movement
Polity and Indian Economy	Social Sector initiatives Economic Reforms Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Political System in India
Current Affairs	The Hindu Yojana Magazine Stories of National and International Importance PIB
Indian and World Geography	State Geography Indian Geography World Geography

Paper Two – General Studies Part-II

Paper-II holds three sections- Section-I comprises 40 questions based on General Studies (State Importance). Section-II Comprises 30 questions from General Science and Technology along with Environment and Ecology. Section-III Comprises 30 questions on General Mental Ability. The detailed curriculum structure for Paper-I is as follows-

Section-I	Section-II	Section-III
Current events based on the State Government	General Science and Technology Contemporary issues or developments and their implications Broad understanding of the subject and the encompassed topics	Comprehension
Important State Government schemes	Environment and Ecology Broad understanding of the generic issues on Climate change, Biodiversity, Health, and Ecology	Basic numeracy
		Data interpretation and its concepts based on Charts, Data sufficiency, Graphs, Tables, etc.
		Logical reasoning and analytical ability

KPSC KAS Main Paper

The KPSC KAS Mains holds a total of nine theory papers out of which two papers are Language paper- Kannada and English Language that are qualifying in nature. The remaining papers fall under the merit-ranking category. The structured curriculum for KPSC KAS Mains are as follows-

Qualifying Papers- Language papers- Kannada and English, fall under the Qualifying Category. Each paper holds 35 percent of the qualifying criteria and is for 150 marks for a period of two hours. Both the  Kannada and English Language qualifying papers aim to test the candidate’s ability to read, understand and express in the given language.

Kannada Papers	English Papers
Precis writing Short Essay Writing Comprehension Communicational Skills Usage of words Vocabulary	Precis writing Short Essay Writing Comprehension Communicational Skills Usage of words Vocabulary

The merit-Ranking category consist of seven papers

• Essay type Questions
• General Studies Part-I
• General Studies Part-II
• General Studies Part-III
• General Studies Part-IV
• Optional Paper Part-I
• Optional Paper Part-II

The Essay Paper is for 250 marks and a period of three hours. The Essay papers hold two questions- either for Kannada or English, each for 125 marks. The first topic will be on an issue of National or International Importance, and the second topic will be based on the State or Local issues.

Each General Studies Paper comprises three sections for 250 marks for three hours. The KPSC KAS curriculum for the General Studies papers in the Main exam is given in the table below:

General Paper-I	Section I: Cultural Heritage and History of Karnataka and India Section II: Political and Social Perspective Section III: Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation
General Paper-II	Section I: Natural Resources and Physical Features Section II: An Overview of the Indian Constitution Section III: International Relations, Public Administration and Management
General Paper-III	Section I: Role or Impact of Science and Technology in Indian Development, and the Information Technology in Public Domain Section II: Modern trends and Advancements in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Agriculture Science, Hygiene and Health Section III: Issues and Challenges of Development on Ecology and Environment
General Paper-IV	Section I: Ethics Section II: Integrity Section III: Aptitude

For optional papers, candidates have to choose any one of the subjects.

KPSC KAS Notes and Books

The KPSC KAS exam is a civil services examination conducted by the Karnataka Government to recruit eligible candidates for several Group A and Group B posts. The KPSC KAS exam is vital, and the standard of papers test the subject knowledge and current affairs of the participating candidates. With exemplary performance, the KAS officers can also be promoted to IAS officers.

The subject-wise break-up of the best books for Kannada medium aspirants that aid the preparation for the Karnataka state-related topics or questions in the KPSC KAS exam are as follows:

Subject	Recommended Books
Internal Relations	Book by N Halappa
History	The History Of Modern India (Adhunika Bharatada Itihasa) by Bipan Chandra and translated by HS Gopal Rao Samagra Bhaarathada Ithihaasa book by K. Sadashiv A Concise History Of Karnataka Book by Suryanath U Kamath
Environment and Ecology	Book by Dr. Ranganath and VS SomaShekar Parisara Adhyayana pr the Environmental Studies Book by P.V. Bhyrappa
Magazines	Gnana Sadhana Spardha Vijetha Monthly Magazine
Geography	Geography of India Book by Dr. Ranganath Geography of Karnataka Book by Dr. Ranganath
Polity	Book by PS Gangadhar Book by KM Suresh

KPSC KAS Study Materials

The KPSC KAS exam is a civil services examination conducted by the Karnataka Government to recruit eligible candidates in various Group I and Group II posts in the State Administration. The KPSC KAS exam is vital, and the standard of papers tests a candidate’s knowledge on the subject and current events about State and the country.

Apart from subjects books, candidates should refer and practice various other study materials such as the NCERT Notes. Candidates can also download the NCERT notes from the official website for thorough preparation for the KPSC KAS exam. Given below are a list of a few of the recommended KPSC KAS preparation materials that aid the reference and practice:

• Budget and Economic Surveys
• State Board books
• NCERT books

As stated earlier, NCERT books are of valuable help and are universally recommended for starters or beginners preparing for any of the Civil Services examinations. Candidates can even segregate and jolt down points from the NCERT books as it helps during the time of revision. A few of the recommended NCERT books for the KPSC KAS examination as are follows-

• NCERT Notes on Ancient Indian History Notes
• NCERT Notes on Art And Culture
• NCERT Notes on Medieval Indian History Notes
• NCERT Notes on Geography Notes
• NCERT Notes on Modern Indian History Notes

Candidates can also refer to the subject-based notes either in English or Kannada such as

• Environment Notes
• Polity Notes
• Science and Technology Notes
• Economics Notes and
• Other Vital Study Materials

are required for the holistic KPSC KAS exam preparation provided on credible websites.

Notes are essential sources for any of the civil service exams as well as for other State Service Exams as they provide a brief yet important take on every subject. Additional study materials make preparation easy and less confusing. A few of the available subject-based notes available below-

• Polity Notes
• Differences Between Articles
• Economics Notes
• Science and Technology Notes
• Environment Notes

Current Affairs play a significant role in any of the civil service examinations. The golden rule for any of the State or Central-based civil service exam preparation is a daily dose of the newspaper and staying up-to-date with the State as well as current Central affairs.

A few essential sources for current affair preparation are-

• Newspapers- The Hindu or The New Indian Express
• Press Information Bureau
• Rajya Sabha TV
• Yojana Magazine
• Daily News Analysis
• Government Schemes

Conclusion on KPSC KAS Books

The KPSC KAS exam is a well-known civil service examination conducted by the Karnataka Administration for various Group I and Group II posts. A few of the best and highly recommended Books, Notes, and Study Materials mentioned above aim to help the aspiring candidates at the time of preparations. Candidates can refer and practice from the provided KPSC KAS Books, Notes and Study materials from this article.

FAQ’s on KPSC KAS Books

Question 1. 
What is the KPSC KAS examination?

Answer:
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is a well-known recruiting agency for various administrative service posts in the State of Karnataka. The KPSC KAS is an annual competitive and departmental examination conducted for filling the Group A, Group B, and Group C vacancies in the state machinery.

Question 2. 
How does one prepare for the current affairs in the KPSC KAS exam?

Answer:
Current Affairs play a significant role in any of the civil service examinations. Candidates should have a daily update of the newspaper and stay up-to-date with the State as well as current Central affairs. A few essential sources for current affair preparation are

• Newspapers- The Hindu or The New Indian Express
• Press Information Bureau
• Rajya Sabha TV
• Yojana Magazine
• Daily News Analysis
• Government Schemes

Question 3. 
How many Papers do the Merit-Ranking paper in the KPSC KAS Mains paper hold?

Answer:
The merit-Ranking category consists of seven papers

• Essay type Questions
• General Studies Part-I
• General Studies Part-II
• General Studies Part-III
• General Studies Part-IV
• Optional Paper Part-I
• Optional Paper Part-II

The Essay Paper is for 250 marks and a period of three hours. The Essay papers hold two questions- either for Kannada or English, each for 125 marks. The first topic will be on an issue of National or International Importance, and the second topic will be based on the State or Local issues. Each General Studies Paper comprises three sections for 250 marks for three hours.

Question 4. 
What are a few preparation tips that aid the KPSC KAS exam preparation?

Answer:
A few tips that boost the KPSC KAS exam preparation are

• Practising and solving previous years’ question papers
• Solving subject-wise MCQs for KPSC KAS Preliminary exam
• Practising answer writing for KPSC KAS Main exam.