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    UPSC Sociology Books 2024 - Check UPSC IAS Sociology Optional Booklist Here

    UPSC Sociology Books 2024 - Check UPSC IAS Sociology Optional Booklist Here

    Soujanya KUpdated on 14 Feb 2024, 05:40 PM IST

    Effective preparation for the Sociology optional subject in the IAS exam 2024 can be done with the help of IAS 2024 Sociology Books. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC IAS 2024 Mains exam starting on September 20, 2024. IAS Sociology books are recommended to study for the subject Sociology, which is one of the 18 optional subjects offered by the IAS Exam.

    UPSC Sociology Books 2024 - Check UPSC IAS Sociology Optional Booklist Here
    UPSC IAS Sociology Books 2024

    Sociology is one of the most popular subjects along with Geography, Public Administration and Anthropology, as candidates with backgrounds in Science, Arts or Commerce can choose it as an optional. Candidates can make use of sociology books for UPSC, along with the syllabus to prepare effectively for the exam. IAS syllabus 2024 contains details of the topics that will be covered in the Sociology optional. Using the syllabus will help candidates understand exactly which topics they need to look for while preparing their books for IAS Sociology 2024. Below, we discuss the best sociology books for UPSC candidates can use to prepare for the exam. Candidates can go through the sociology booklist for UPSC exam preparation and study them to prepare for the exam.

    IAS Sociology Books

    Book Name

    Author

    Sociology Themes and Perspectives

    Michael Haralambos, Martin Holborn

    Sociology

    Anthony Giddens

    Modernization Of Indian Tradition

    Yogendra Singh

    Social Problems In India

    Ram Ahuja

    Sociological Theory

    George Ritzer

    Society In India: Concepts, Theories, And Recent Trends

    Ram Ahuja

    Caste Its Twentieth Century Avatar

    M. N. SRINIVAS

    Social Change In Modern India

    M. N. SRINIVAS

    Sociological Thought

    Francis Abraham, John Henry Morgan

    Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology

    John Scott

    Persistence and Change in Tribal India

    M.V. Rao

    Social Background of Indian Nationalism

    A. R. Desai

    IAS Subject-wise Questions for Various Subjects


    Sociology Optional Books for IAS in Hindi

    Book Name

    Author’s Name

    Samajshastra: Civil Seva Mukhya Pariksha Ke Liye

    S S Pandey

    Samajshastra: Samaj Ki Samajh

    Yogesh Atal

    Samajik Samasyayein

    Ram Ahuja

    Rajniti Siddhant Ki Rooprekha

    O P Gauba

    Samajshastra – Prashnottar Roop

    NN Ojha

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    Sociology Books For IAS- NCERT

    One of the most important components of any Sociology Booklist for IAS should be the NCERT textbooks. NCERT textbooks thoroughly cover the basics and are arguably one of the most crucial IAS Sociology Books candidates should use for IAS 2024 preparation. An added advantage of NCERT Sociology books is that they are very widely available and are readily available for free download online. Candidates are encouraged to study the NCERT sociology books for UPSC thoroughly.

    IAS Optional Sociology Preparation Tips 2024

    • Aspirants are advised to refer to the official exam pattern and IAS Syllabus.

    • Download 10-15 years of the previous year's IAS question papers and start solving them.

    • Refer to the IAS Sociology Books 2024.

    • Practice essay writing and write at least 10 pages daily in order to ace writing.

    • Use a timer while writing essays and stick to the time, this will improve the question-solving ability and also increase efficiency.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which book is best for Sociology?
    A:

    The best books for Sociology are Sociology, Haralambos Blue Book, Sociological Theory by George Ritzer etc.

    Q: Is Sociology a good subject to be taken as optional?
    A:

    Yes, aspirants can pick Sociology as it is one of the most opted subjects.

    Q: Is there any negative marking in the UPSC IAS?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the prelims exam.

    Q: What are the other optional subjects in UPSC IAS?
    A:

    There are a total of 18 optional subjects in UPSC IAS, apart from these candidates can also choose their regional language literature as their optional subjects.

    Q: How many stages are in the IAS 2024 exam?
    A:

    The IAS 2024 exam is conducted in three stages - preliminary, mains and personality test/interview.

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