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NCERT Books For Class XII - UPSC Exam Preparation Guide

NCERT books are regarded as the cornerstone for UPSC exam preparation. The simplicity and comprehensiveness of the explanations offered in these books are incredibly effective in helping candidates build a solid foundation before they delve into the more detailed UPSC syllabus from other sources and books. It is highly recommended that students read (selectively) NCERT books from class 6 to class 12 for subjects like History, Geography, Polity, and Economy.
Below, you'll find links to downloadable PDFs of NCERT books for class 12 – specifically, Themes in Indian History Part-1 and Themes in Indian History Part-2. These books are extremely useful in preparing for the History paper in the UPSC exam.

THEME ONE

BRICKS, BEADS AND BONES : The Harappan Civilisation

THEME TWO

KINGS, FARMERS AND TOWNS: Early States and Economies (c.600 BCE-600 CE)

THEME THREE

KINSHIP, CASTE AND CLASS: Early Societies (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)

THEME FOUR

THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS Cultural Developments (c. 600 BCE-600 CE)

THEME FIVE

THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS

THEME SIX

BHAKTI –SUFI TRADITIONS

THEME SEVEN

AN IMPERIAL CAPITAL: VIJAYANAGARA

THEME EIGHT

PEASANTS, ZAMINDARS AND THE STATE

THEME NINE

KINGS AND CHRONICLES

In addition to these, you can download NCERT PDFs for other subjects like Political Science, Geography, Biology, Economics, Ancient History, and Modern History from our website. It is often advised that aspirants go through the NCERT books selectively. If you're unsure about which NCERT books to read for the IAS exam preparation, you can find a complete list of recommended NCERT books on our website.

Further Reading:

Comprehensive List of NCERT Books for IAS Exam Preparation
Download Geography NCERT Books for UPSC Exam Preparation
Download History NCERT Books for UPSC Exam Preparation
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