GPSC Prelims Strategy and GPSC Books for Prelims Exam

GPSC Prelims Strategy and GPSC Books for Prelims 2018 Exam can not be explained in few lines however we have compiled a detailed strategy based on Previous GPSC Toppers and their valuable guidance.

GPSC Prelims General Information
  • There have been many changes in GPSC pattern for last 2 exams, its syllabus has been changed and the pattern of questions asked in GPSC Prelims Exam have changed a lot .
  • There is no optional in GPSC Prelims syllabus. Whereas It is a ocean of general studies and covered many subjects.
  • GPSC Prelims Exam consists of Two papers of Marks-200  and No. of Questions-200. Each Paper has 2 Hrs of Time.
  • Hard work with smart tactics and disciplined strategy is essential to crack this exam.
  •  It is the high time to start the preparation as GPSC pre examination is scheduled in 2018. Total 3 months preparation with dedication is sufficient to crack this exam.
  • Due to huge syllabus, the study should be more wide and less in depth. Well designed material at gujarat.pscnotes.com may be very useful to cover the whole syllabus in lesser time.
So, the big question is from where to start, so here we define the initial stages of your GPSC Prelims Strategy:-

How to start preparing for GPSC Prelims
1. First thing that to be done is to mug the complete syllabus-
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2. Go through the NCERT from 6th to 12 of all the subjects. Details are given here according to syllabus.

3. After a sound foundation is prepared the next stage is to refer some important books of good authors of particular subjects.

4. Current affairs are playing major role in GPSC as well as in all state PSCs, so daily news paper and one monthly magazine is must for qualify. You can view our Daily Current Affairs at the Following Link

5. Regular Tests are the best way to practice the paper in limited time and to analyze the mistakes. Always remember by giving tests, the brain thinks in passive way with all horizons while by only studying, brain works in active way without pressuring itself. So More pain gives more gain. It is better to join more than one test series. (well prepared test series at PSCNOTES may be very helpful for practice) To Join our Test Series Click Here

Important GPSC Toppers for GPSC Prelims

 This exam is all about patience and discipline. Regular study with revision is the only key to crack GPSC Prelims.
 Make your own time table and strictly follow it every day, weekly revision on Sundays and monthly revision on 30th will be concrete preparation.
 Devote your time (about 1 hr) daily on current affairs and writing practice at least 30 minutes for each.
 Place the maps of world, India and Gujaraton wall. Use flash cards and small diary for quick revision.
 Don’t overload yourself with stacks of books rather try to complete less books with more revision.
 Dont panic yourself, everything can be done with passion and confidence. Just use your potential and give hundred percent. and for any doubt you can raise the query at our discussion portal.

GPSC PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Details

 The Preliminary Examination will consist only Two papers of General studies .
 Both will be of objective type and carry a maximum of 200 marks, Total time 2 hrs.
 There will be 200 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks.

Detailed Book Lists for GPSC Prelims Exam

Following is the syllabus wise booklist for GPSC Prelims Examination.

General Science Books and Notes for GPSC Prelims

Now coming to General Science topics , its very crucial in not only in GPSC but even for other state PSC Prelims Exams. So the question arises how to cover this topics??? Well lets deal with this issue in detail:-

  • First stage is the NCERT’s for General Science (All three topics Physics, Chemistry and Biology), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
  • We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for General Science you can get it by Clicking Here
  • General Science by Lucent Publication is a good books specifically for State PSC Exams
  • Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions by Arihant Publication is also a decent book.
Current events of national and international importance
  • Well this where PSCNOTES subscriptions have greatest advantage. You can Visit our Daily Current Affairs Updates by Clicking Here
  • The Current Affair Releases can be accessed here
History of India books
  • First stage is the NCERT’s for History of India (All three topics Ancient, Medieval and Modern History), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
  • We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Indian History you can get it by Clicking Here
  • For Ancient Indian History – India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma
  • For Medieval Indian History-A History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra is a Good Book
  • For Modern Indian History -History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra is a standard text book
  • For Indian Art and Culture- Nitin Sanghania is a must to follow book
History of Gujarat books
  • State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
  • You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Gujarat Module by Clicking Here
Geography of World,Physical and Indian Geography books
  • First stage is the NCERT’s for Geography (All topics Physical, World and Indian Geography), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
  • We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Geography you can get it by Clicking Here
  • First step for covering Geography is familiarizing the Oxford school atlas
  • For World and Physical Geography – Certificate physical and human geography by G C Leong
  • Geography of India- Indian Geography by Majid Hussian or India a Comprehensive Geography by Khuller any one of them could be followed.
Geography of Gujarat books
  • State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
  • You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Gujarat Module by Clicking Here
Polity Books and Notes for GPSC Prelims

Now coming to Polity topics , its very crucial in not only in GPSC but even for other state PSC Prelims Exams. So the question arises how to cover this topics??? Well lets deal with this issue in detail:-

  • First stage is the NCERT’s for Indian Polity (All Constitution and Public Administration), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
  • We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Indian Polity you can get it by Clicking Here
  • Indian Constitution, Political System &Governance- Indian Polity by M. Laximkant
  • Also the constitution articles are systematically given in The Constitution of India (Pocket Edition) by P.M Bakshi
  • Well the best book for conceptual clarity is D D Basu
  • For practice of Objective Questions you can follow it.
Economy books
  • First stage is the NCERT’s for Geography (All topics Economic Concepts, Indian Economy and World Economy), You can read the NCERT Books online by Clicking Here also we have uploaded the pdf copies of Ncerts for free at PSCNOTES for the convenience of our students. Also there is a facility to get the printed copy of Ncert’s.
  • We at PSCNOTES have also launched a well designed comprehensive module for Economy you can get it by Clicking Here
  • Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh is no doubt the best book.
  • Indian Economy: Performance and Policies by Uma Kapila is a better option for policies and Current part.
  • General Studies Indian Economy by Pratiyogita Darpan, for state PSC is a legendary guide.
  • For in-depth analysis the recommended book is Mishra and Puri
Economy of Gujarat books
  • State GK is most crucial part and you can get the free notes (for Browsing) by Clicking Here
  • You can get the PDF Copy or printed copy of History of Gujarat Module by Clicking Here

 

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