How to prepare for IAS Prelims

Hi buddy would you plz tell me how to prepare for IAS Prelims exam as I am going to appear in this exam so would you plz tell me some tips ??

As you asking for preparation tips for IAS Prelims exam so here I am telling you need to study according to syllabus exam pattern :

Preliminary Examination (Popularly known as CSAT)
There are two papers in Prelims exams – namely Paper I and Paper II.
Paper I tests you on General Studies and Paper II tests you on Aptitude. Qualifying Paper I lets you appear for the Mains examination. Paper II is only to analyze you i.e it is only of qualifying nature.The marks scored in Paper II are NOT added for the overall merit of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
Paper I (General Studies)
200 Marks
Duration: Two Hours
Number of Questions: 100
Paper II (Aptitude)
200 Marks
Duration: Two Hours
Number of Questions: 80
Stage 2: Main Examination (Also known as Mains)
The Main Examination will consist of written examination. The written examination will consist of 9 papers of conventional essay type i.e descriptive in nature.

Exam syllabus
Paper I Syllabus (General Studies)
1. Current Affairs: Events of national and international importance
2. History of India and Indian National Movement
3. Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5. Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change (no subject specialization required)
7. General Science
Paper II Syllabus
1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)
7. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
8. Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level. (will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation)
Good books for study

22 Years Csat General Studies Ias Prelims Topic-wise Solved Papers (1995-2016) 7th Edition
Rs 219.00

Indian Polity 5th Edition
Rs 387.00

Quick GK 2017 with Current affairs update
Rs 25.00

21 Years Csat General Studies Ias Prelims Topic-wise Solved Papers (1995-2015) Hindi 5th Edition
Rs 215.00

General Studies for Civil Services Preliminary Examination, Paper-I
Rs 870.00

Upsc Civil Services Exam Books Paperback English Latest Edition - 2016
Rs 479.00

22 Years Csat General Studies Ias Prelims Topic-wise Solved Papers (1995-2016) 7th Edition
Rs 219.00

Indian Polity 5th Edition
Rs 387.00

Quick GK 2017 with Current affairs update
Rs 25.00

21 Years Csat General Studies Ias Prelims Topic-wise Solved Papers (1995-2015) Hindi 5th Edition
Rs 215.00

General Studies for Civil Services Preliminary Examination, Paper-I
Rs 870.00

Upsc Civil Services Exam Books Paperback English Latest Edition - 2016
Rs 479.00

IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies
Rs 305.00

You Too Become An Ips Officer Paperback ( English)
Rs 200.00

Indian History For Civil Services Preliminary Objective Type & Study Material
Rs 790.00

General Studies Paper 1 for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016
Rs 1,080.00

Indian And World Geography For Civil Services Preliminary Examination Paper I
Rs 274.00

CSAT General Studies Civil Service Preliminary Exam Paper - 1
Rs 691.00

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