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Important Books for Assamese Literature Optional for UPSC - Testbook.com

The UPSC Civil Services Exam, one of the most challenging exams in India, is divided into three phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The choice of optional subject plays a significant role in determining the success of candidates in the UPSC IAS Exam. Literature subjects, due to their well-defined syllabus and scope for subjective interpretation, have been observed to have a higher success-rate than other subjects in the IAS Exam.

Assamese, being one of the optional subjects in the Civil Services examination, can be a good choice for candidates who have a strong command over the language. The syllabus for Assamese optional for UPSC Mains exam is concise and well defined, making it a potentially scoring subject.

List of Essential Books for UPSC Assamese Literature:

For a comprehensive preparation, candidates should familiarize themselves with the UPSC Assamese Syllabus and ensure their study plan aligns with it. It is crucial not to deviate from the syllabus while preparing for the civil services exam.

In this article, we provide a comprehensive list of books that are essential for Assamese optional and can significantly aid the UPSC aspirants in their preparation.

Recommended Books for Assamese Literature Optional for IAS Mains

It is worth noting that study material for UPSC Assamese Literature is not widely available. However, studying from some standard books can provide an in-depth understanding of the subject. Along with reading, regular practice of answer writing and honing language skills in Assamese literature are key to scoring well in this optional.

Here is a list of recommended books for IAS Assamese Literature Optional:

  • Bargeet - Madhava Deva
  • Gaonburha - Padmanath Gohain Barua
  • Gurucarit-Katha (Sankaradeva Part only) - Edited by Maheswar Neog
  • Jeevanar Batat - Bina Barwa (Birinchi Kumar Barua)
  • Karengar Ligiri - Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
  • Katha-Bhagavata (Books I and II) - Baikuntha Nath Bhattacharyya
  • Kripabar Barbaruar Kakatar Topola - Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • Monamati - Rajanikanta Bordoloi
  • Mor Jeevan Sonwaran - Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • Mrityunjoy - Birendrakumar Bhattacharyya
  • Parijat-Harana - Sankaradeva
  • Pratima - Chandra Kumar Agarwalla
  • Purani Asamiya Sahitya - Banikanta Kakati
  • Rajasurya - Madhava Deva
  • Ramayana (Ayodhya Kanda only) - Madhava Kandali
  • Rasakrida - Sankaradeva (From Kirtana Ghosa)
  • Samrat - Navakanta Barua

Candidates preparing for UPSC 2021 can refer to the linked article for details on the civil services exam pattern, notifications, and more.

You can also check the articles relevant to UPSC IAS exam preparation in the table below:

How Many Candidates Take Literature Optionals in UPSC Mains?
Pros and Cons of Taking Literature Optionals in UPSC
Maithili Literature Syllabus
NCERT Notes for UPSC
UPSC Notes PDF
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