UPSC Sociology Books 2021 - Check UPSC IAS Sociology Optional Booklist Here
UPSC Sociology Books 2021 - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the UPSC CSE exam. Sociology is part of the 18 optional subjects in the UPSC CSE exam. Aspirants from either Science, Arts or Commerce background choose Sociology as their optional subject for the mains exam. This makes sociology one of the most opt optional subjects along with Geography, Public Administration, Anthropology etc. To prepare for the UPSC CSE exam, aspirants must go through the exam pattern and syllabus. Apart from that, they must also refer to the UPSC Sociology 2021 Books, to ace the UPSC CSE 2021. Check Books of UPSC Sociology 2021 here and refer to them.
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UPSC 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 |
Sociology Optional books For UPSC 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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UPSC Sociology Preparation Tips
Aspirants are advised to refer to the official exam pattern and UPSC IAS Syllabus.
Download 10-15 years of previous year UPSC IAS question papers and start solving them.
Refer to the UPSC Sociology Books 2021.
Practice essay writing and write at least 10 pages on a daily basis 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.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC Sociology Books 2021 - Check UPSC IAS Sociology Optional Booklist Here
Question: Which book is best for Sociology?
Answer:
The best books for Sociology are - SOCIOLOGY Haralambos Blue Book, Sociological Theory – George Ritzer etc.
Question: Is Sociology a good subject to be taken as optional?
Answer:
Yes, aspirants can pick Sociology as it is one of the most opt subjects.
Question: Is there negative marking in the UPSC CSE?
Answer:
Yes, there is negative marking in the prelims exam.
Question: What are the other optional subjects in UPSC CSE?
Answer:
There are a total of 18 optional subjects in UPSC CSE, apart from these candidates can also choose their regional language literature as their optional subjects.
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Questions related to UPSC Civil Services Exam
How can I start preparing for IAS exams from 10th?
Hello Natalia!
After 10th,you have to complete your class 11th and 12th with any group but I think HEC (History Economics Civics) will be useful.
After completion of class 12th,you have to complete your graduation (Any degree).
After completion of bachelor degree,you have to take coaching for an IAS for 1 year.
After coaching,You have to appear for exams (I.e.prelims,mains).
If you have qualified in mains then you'll get a call for interview.
The marks of mains and interview will be added.
If you have got a good rank then you'll become an IAS.
Thankyou!
Hope it helps!
All the best for your future!
plz give me syllabus of part 2 chemistry and also suggesting me tips of cracking IAs exam
Dear Aspirant
In oreder to crack IAS Make a study time-table for UPSC preparation. The syllabus is vast and you must take care that you give adequate time to all subjects and topics and not ignore any important topic for UPSC 2021 preparation.
UPSC IAS preparation requires you to delve deep into a topic within the defined syllabus of Mains. You may find yourself reading B.A. and M.A. level books, practically becoming a graduate in your optional subject.
Arm yourself with the Best Books for UPSC IAS recommended by experts.
During the self-preparation for IAS candidates must read the newspaper every day.
Newspapers and current affairs form an important aspect of the UPSC IAS preparation. The newspapers provide the candidate with an abundant source of knowledge about current affairs in the country and outside. The candidate must read the newspaper every day to keep track of new developments around the world to remain informed.
Solving previous question papers can help you judge the trends in the UPSC exam paper.
All the best!
Along with IAS coaching NCERT Books will also taught by the coaching centre
HI Aspirant!
Yes definitely, coaching centres also teach NCERT books as the NCERT books of 9th to 12th class plays a vital role in the prelims round of UPSC exam. With NCERT books they also cover the standard books as these books have more question content and are written from the ground up. They form the foundation of your knowledge. Coaching centres also provide their coaching notes, they are helpful in revision before the exam.
Thankyou!
Please tell about ias coaching
Hi Dear,
Following are top IAS coaching institutes in India:
1. Plutus IAS Coaching
2 . The Hinduzone Online IAS Coaching
3 . Vajiram and Ravi IAS Coaching India
4 . KSG IAS Coaching
5 . Raj Malhotra IAS Coaching
6 . Yojna IAS Coaching
7 . Vaid’s Ics IAS Coaching
8 . Vision India IAS Coaching
9 . EDEN IAS Coaching
10 . Chanakya IAS Academy
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i want to become an ias after 10th standrd.........if i join foundations in 11th standard and then i will give exam without graduation is it possible????????
Dear student,
No you will not be eligible for upsc ias if you do not complete your graduation or are in your final year of graduation. The eligibility criteria for ias says that, Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a reputed university or must be in their final year.
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