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Strategy and Tips to Crack UPSC
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Cheat Sheet: Marks Distribution
Recommended Reading Material (Prelims)
Recommended Reading Material (Mains)
Reference Material – Textbooks
Reference Material – PYQs (Prelims)
Reference Material – PYQs (Mains)
Books by Gyaniversity Publications
Access the best-selling UPSC guide books provided to you for free within this section. Simply click on the button to open the book.
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Guide Book: Prelims Solved PYQs (GS-1 & CSAT)
UPSC Gyan Ganga – History
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Art & Culture
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Geography
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Polity
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Indian Society
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Economics
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Ecology and Environment
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Science and Technology
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Disaster & Security
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Ethics
UPSC Gyan Ganga – English
UPSC Gyan Ganga – Civil Services Aptitude Test
Previous Year Solved Questions (Prelims)
Practice previous year questions in the form of a quiz. You'll get instant answers and logical explanations to all answers immediately.
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Previous Year Practice Questions (Mains)
Practice previous year questions in the form of a quiz. You'll get instant access to the model answers so that you can learn and compare your response with the actual answers immediately.
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Mock Test Series (Prelims GS-1)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Prelims General Studies-1 exam.
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Mock Test Series (CSAT)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Prelims Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) exam.
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Mock Test Series (Mains GS-1)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains General Studies-1 exam.
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Mock Test Series (Mains GS-2)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains General Studies-2 exam.
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Mock Test Series (Mains GS-3)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains General Studies-3 exam.
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Mock Test Series (Mains GS-4)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains General Studies-4 exam.
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Mock Test Series (Mains Essay)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the Mains Essay exam.
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Mock Test Series (English Compulsory)
Attempt full-length mock tests for the English Compulsory exam.
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Practice Qs: Topic-wise (Prelims)
Attempt topic-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Practice Qs: Topic-wise (Mains)
Attempt topic-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Practice Qs: Subject-wise (Prelims)
Attempt subject-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Practice Qs: Subject-wise (Mains)
Attempt subject-wise practice questions from our huge database of over 40,000+ questions.
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Video Lectures (Prelims GS-1)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
History: Indus Valley Civilization36:23
History: Pre-Mauryan Period20:12
History: Jainism and Buddhism02:55:00
History: Mauryan Empire52:00
History: Post-Mauryan Period25:00
History: The Southern Dynasties14:00
History: Pre Historic Cultures in India24:00
History: Vedic Society16:00
History: Gupta Period17:00
History: Harshavardana Period17:00
History: Early Muslim Invasions16:00
History: The Delhi Sultanate20:00
History: Afghans, Rajputs & Mughals19:00
History: Establishment of North-Indian Empire31:00
History: The Mughal Empire28:00
History: Marathas and the Other Indian States19:00
History: The decline of the Mughal Empire18:00
History: Vijaynagar Empire13:00
History: Post-Independence India01:22:00
History: The Eighteenth century in India37:00
History: Revolt of 185726:00
History: Indian National Movement01:44:00
History: Indian Freedom Struggle16:00
Art & Culture: Pottery, Sculpture, Architecture35:00
Art & Culture: Paintings42:00
Art & Culture: Music and Dances in India50:00
Art & Culture: Languages & Literature in India01:27:00
Art & Culture: Cultural Heritage24:00
Geography: General Geography51:00
Geography: Geomorphology03:24:00
Geography: Climatology02:37:00
Geography: Oceanography03:03:00
Geography: Biogeography55:00
Geography: Physiography and Climate56:00
Geography: Soils and Drainage System47:00
Geography: Natural Vegetation12:00
Geography: Continents Countries and Cities01:18:00
Polity: Evolution & Features of the Constitution02:43:00
Polity: Fundamental Rights02:27:00
Polity: Directive Principles of State Policy28:00
Polity: Fundamental Duties08:00
Polity: Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies14:00
Polity: System of Governance07:00
Polity: The Judiciary01:06:00
Polity: Union Territories and Special Areas35:00
Polity: Panchayati Raj & Local Government13:00
Polity: Union Executive01:23:00
Polity: Union Legislature01:10:00
Polity: State Executive32:00
Polity: State Legislature01:00:00
Polity: General Topics on Indian Polity14:00
Economy: Basic Concepts01:11:00
Economy: Indian Economy03:14:00
Economy: Money and Banking01:54:00
Economy: Indian Infrastructure37:00
Economy: Indian Industry47:00
Economy: Agriculture in India41:00
Economy: Recent Trends & Initiatives05:00
Ecology: Ecosystem and Ecology01:01:00
Ecology: Environmental Governance54:00
Ecology: Basics of Biodiversity25:00
Ecology: Biodiversity Conservation01:09:00
Ecology: Environmental Pollution58:00
Ecology: Climate Change29:00
Ecology: Resource Degradation & Environmental Governance25:00
Science: Physics02:45:00
Science: Chemistry03:00:00
Science: Biology05:25:00
Science: Biotechnology02:52:00
Science: Defence, Space, Nanotechnology, Robotics01:15:00
Science: Electronics, Telecommunications, IT and AI17:00
Science: Science in India19:00
Miscellaneous: General Awareness18:00
Miscellaneous: Important News03:00
Miscellaneous: International Relations01:36:00
Video Lectures (CSAT)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
CSAT: Arithmetic and Basic Numeracy02:50:00
CSAT: General Mental Ability55:47
CSAT: Analytical and Logical Reasoning47:00
CSAT: Data Interpretation57:00
CSAT: Interpersonal Skills, Communication and Decision Making.51:00
CSAT: Comprehension59:00
Video Lectures (Mains GS-1)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
History: Stone Age01:03:23
History: Chalcolithic Age (3500 BC-1000 BC)40:44
History: Indus Valley Civilization47:11
History: Vedic Age (1500-600 BC)30:21
History: Buddhism37:04
History: Jainism32:59
History: Mahajanapadas (600-300 BC)32:12
History: Mauryan Empire52:36
History: Post-Mauryan Age47:53
History: Sangam Age27:41
History: Gupta Era01:10:31
History: Post-Gupta Age33:41
History: Early Medieval India03:15:22
History: Chola Empire34:26
History: Age of Conflict01:22:08
History: Arab Invasion27:45
History: Delhi Sultanate29:08
History: Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms01:15:39
History: Mughal Empire01:18:49
History: Maratha Empire and Other Regional States01:03:26
History: Religious Movements16:34
History: Arrival of European Powers in India02:10:31
History: Decline of the Mughal Empire33:28
History: Emergence of New States10:09
History: Consolidation and Expansion of British Power01:41:25
History: Administrative Organization till 185701:33:05
History: Revolt of 185747:51
History: Administrative Changes After 185853:26
History: Socio-Religious Reform Movements01:06:56
History: Economy Under British Rule01:26:16
History: Development of Education and Press01:55:15
History: Popular Movements Against the British Rule03:43
History: Birth of Nationalism (Moderate Phase: 1885-1905)01:05:58
History: The Era of Militant Nationalism/ The Extremist Phase (1905-1909)03:22:57
History: The Mass Movement: Gandhian Era (1917-1925)03:02:48
History: The Struggle for Swaraj (1925-1939)01:01:28
History: Towards Independence (1940-1947)01:24:26
History: India on the Eve of Independence01:14:13
History: Important Individuals and Events for Independence18:58
History: Reorganisation of States After Independence01:02:07
History: Nehru’s Foreign Policy24:18
History: Land Reforms in Post Independent India39:24
History: India’s Wars Since Independence14:05
History: Feudalism14:46
History: Age of Enlightenment01:48:42
History: American Revolution01:59:51
History: French Revolution01:39:53
History: Industrial Revolution51:32
History: Russian Revolution01:32:04
History: Rise of Nationalism in Europe14:19
History: World War I: First World War (1914-1918)01:44:33
History: Period Between the Two World Wars01:11:52
History: World War Il23:29
History: Cold War (1945-1991)59:14
History: Socialism and Communism01:04:44
History: Colonialism and Imperialism22:01
History: Chinese Revolution01:13:49
History: Arab World: Israel-Palestine Conflict01:16:28
Indian Art & Culture: Introduction to Indian Art and Culture39:29
Indian Art & Culture: Architecture06:04:47
Indian Art & Culture: Sculpture and Artifacts01:09:40
Indian Art & Culture: Pottery in India40:03
Indian Art & Culture: Coins in India35:37
Indian Art & Culture: Paintings03:13:40
Indian Art & Culture: Religion40:49
Indian Art & Culture: Philosophy in India52:54
Indian Art & Culture: Languages in India25:59
Indian Art & Culture: Literature01:37:16
Indian Art & Culture: Indian Music38:09
Indian Art & Culture: Indian Dance17:32
Indian Art & Culture: Theatre01:23:00
Indian Art & Culture: Puppetry01:07:41
Indian Art & Culture: Science and Technology13:50
Indian Art & Culture: Martial Arts in India54:23
Indian Art & Culture: Fairs and Festivals30:56
Indian Art & Culture: Indian Cinema12:18
Indian Art & Culture: Art Forms37:28
Indian Art & Culture: Toys01:23:07
Indian Art & Culture: Government Laws and Culture26:22
Indian Art & Culture: Awards and Honours28:22
Indian Art & Culture: Important Personalities, Institutions, Universities and Monasteries53:54
Geography: Universe and the Solar System24:12
Geography: Earth02:12:20
Geography: Geological Time Scale06:57
Geography: Earth’s Magnetic Field01:31:21
Geography: Internal Structure of Earth01:48:36
Geography: Minerals and Rocks36:57
Geography: Geomorphological Theories39:31
Geography: Geomorphic Processes02:17:58
Geography: Climatology01:36:50
Geography: Human Geography23:41
Geography: Major Landforms08:42
Geography: Minor Landforms10:47
Geography: World Climatic Zones01:47:45
Geography: Oceans26:52
Geography: Movements of Ocean Water01:48:34
Geography: Coral Reefs09:33
Geography: Soil01:33:07
Geography: Biomes21:04
Geography: World Agriculture31:15
Geography: Marine, Mineral and Energy Resources01:38:20
Geography: World Industry01:34:39
Geography: World Transportation01:13:44
Geography: Mapping of World Geography01:12:04
Geography: Introduction to Indian Geography01:14:03
Geography: Geological Structure and Rock Systems of India01:44:26
Geography: Physiographic Divisions of India03:48:29
Geography: Volcanism and Earthquake30:12
Geography: Indian Drainage System02:23:29
Geography: Climate of India01:29:21
Geography: Natural Vegetation of India02:42:53
Geography: Wildlife in India51:00
Geography: Coral Reefs in India33:25
Geography: Soils in India53:35
Geography: Natural Resources of India33:55
Geography: Energy Resources01:27:29
Geography: Indian Industry01:03:22
Geography: Transportation in India02:00:07
Geography: Indian Agriculture01:04:48
Video Lectures (Mains GS-2)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
Polity: Basics of Indian Constitution01:05:12
Polity: Preamble27:02
Polity: Salient Features of the Constitution25:40
Polity: Union And Its Territory43:14
Polity: Citizenship16:40
Polity: Fundamental Rights01:30:38
Polity: Directive Principles Of State Policy34:10
Polity: Fundamental Duties27:05
Polity: Constitutional Amendment25:33
Polity: Basic Structure Of Constitution22:27
Polity: Parliamentary System20:30
Polity: Federal System01:25:36
Polity: Center State Relations01:06:16
Polity: Inter State Relations41:12
Polity: Emergency Provisions01:28:35
Polity: President02:00:32
Polity: Vice President48:28
Polity: Prime Minister26:44
Polity: Central Council of Ministers01:29:34
Polity: Parliament20:30
Polity: Governor01:54:43
Polity: Chief Minister21:17
Polity: State Council Of Ministers52:27
Polity: State Legislature02:21:14
Polity: Special Provisions For Some States35:54
Polity: Union Territories58:02
Polity: Scheduled and Tribal Areas42:41
Polity: Panchayati Raj02:14:10
Polity: Municipalities01:13:29
Polity: Indian Judicial System03:04:06
Polity: Constitutional Bodies28:25
Polity: Non-Constitutional Bodies57:01
Polity: Other constitutional Dimensions01:26:52
Polity: Provisions Relating to Certain Classes30:23
Polity: Elections39:14
Polity: National Integration20:32
Polity: Basics of Foreign Policy59:01
Polity: Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy02:20:16
Polity: India and its Neighbours18:05
Polity: Indian and North America Relations49:44
Polity: India and Russia Relations57:24
Polity: India and Canada Relations28:27
Polity: India & Middle East Relations01:12:33
Polity: India and Central Asian Countries56:18
Polity: India and South East Asia09:13
Polity: East Asia and Pacific55:59
Polity: Indian Ocean Region14:37
Polity: India-Africa Relations56:02
Polity: India – Europe Relations55:53
Polity: Indian Diaspora18:43
Polity: Important International Institutions02:22:04
Polity: Global Groupings02:46:41
Polity: Important Issues30:11
Polity: Changing Sphere of Diplomacy01:08:29
Indian Society: Indian Society36:44
Indian Society: Family and Kinship29:33
Indian Society: Cultural Identity of India05:49
Indian Society: Regionalism52:09
Indian Society: Secularism29:44
Indian Society: Communalism01:12:02
Indian Society: Linguism24:49
Indian Society: Casteism40:34
Indian Society: Minorities33:39
Indian Society: Reservation28:34
Indian Society: Urbanisation01:20:57
Indian Society: Globalisation01:12:37
Indian Society: Development01:16:39
Indian Society: Vulnerable Sections01:15:08
Indian Society: Education33:59
Indian Society: Poverty29:25
Indian Society: Population and Related Issues01:04:00
Indian Society: Health01:34:32
Indian Society: Women and Women Organisations01:24:41
Indian Society: Governance01:38:35
Indian Society: Citizens Charter18:39
Indian Society: Social Audit33:58
Indian Society: E-Governance19:39
Indian Society: Civil Services08:38
Indian Society: Global Governance41:11
Video Lectures (Mains GS-3)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
Indian Economy: Economic Concepts11:58
Indian Economy: Economic Growth and Development44:36
Indian Economy: Planning and Policy in India20:50
Indian Economy: Fiscal Policy33:45
Indian Economy: Monetary and Credit Policy42:16
Indian Economy: International Economic Institutions and Their Functions56:55
Indian Economy: Poverty48:50
Indian Economy: Banking in India45:06
Indian Economy: Inflation and Business Cycle39:23
Indian Economy: Taxation37:04
Indian Economy: Subsidies41:41
Indian Economy: Money Market and Capital Market in India46:38
Indian Economy: Securities Market in India59:22
Indian Economy: External Sector and Balance of Payment28:47
Indian Economy: Land Reforms and Indian Agriculture39:51
Indian Economy: Infrastructure and Investment Models45:13
Indian Economy: Industries01:37:30
Indian Economy: Service Sector in India17:46
Indian Economy: Miscellaneous29:40
Ecology & Environment: Ecology49:54
Ecology & Environment: Ecosystem46:09
Ecology & Environment: Introduction to Biodiversity01:03:08
Ecology & Environment: Conservation of Biodiversity01:32:58
Ecology & Environment: Wetlands09:02
Ecology & Environment: Coral Reefs09:10
Ecology & Environment: Mangroves05:42
Ecology & Environment: Sustainable Agriculture31:21
Ecology & Environment: Indian and Global Environmental Efforts14:37
Ecology & Environment: Environmental Pollution Pollutants10:34
Ecology & Environment: Solid Waste Management15:16
Ecology & Environment: Global Warming & Climate Change58:30
Ecology & Environment: Climate Change Mitigation Mechanisms38:37
Ecology & Environment: Ozone Depletion08:08
Ecology & Environment: Desertification12:29
Ecology & Environment: Deforestation20:11
Ecology & Environment: Environmental Impact Assessment08:11
Science and Technology: Biology57:05
Science and Technology: Chemistry01:00:21
Science and Technology: Physics03:16:52
Science and Technology: Space Technology01:12:29
Science and Technology: Biotechnology02:53:22
Science and Technology: Nanotechnology35:47
Science and Technology: Computer & Information Technology01:58:42
Science and Technology: Nuclear Technology47:49
Science and Technology: Defence Technologies32:55
Science and Technology: Schemes and policies32:50
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Security30:26
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Indian Borders and their Management01:48:40
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Coastal and Maritime Security20:33
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Terrorism35:53
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Left-wing Extremism01:01:31
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Insurgency in North East35:24
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Insurgency in J&K14:38
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Organised Crime15:12
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Radicalisation02:37
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Communalism and Communal Violence33:11
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Regionalism in India17:25
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Cyber Security56:11
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Media and Social Media in Internal Security55:41
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Money Laundering40:47
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Police Reforms37:11
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Basics of Disaster01:00:38
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Disaster Management05:35
Internal Security & Disaster Management: International Cooperation52:41
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Disaster Management in India14:58
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Natural Disasters in India21:48
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Man-Made Disasters in India07:37
Internal Security & Disaster Management: Major Disasters01:39:18
Video Lectures (Mains GS-4)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
Ethics: Ethics and Human Interface03:25:59
Ethics: Ethical Qualities – Human Values02:03:31
Ethics: Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World11:11:32
Ethics: Applied Ethics01:57
Ethics: Attitude06:48
Ethics: Aptitude and Foundational Values27:07
Ethics: Emotional Intelligence54:45
Ethics: Ethics in Administration45:46
Ethics: Probity in Governance57:16
Ethics: Ethics in Governance – 2nd ARC02:41:21
Ethics: Case Studies Approach01:43:52
Ethics: Miscellaneous00:00
Video Lectures (Mains English)
Watch hand-picked video lectures from renowned experts to help aid your understanding of all topics.
English: Comprehension Writing09:53
English: Precis Writing22:06
English: Paraphrasing Sentences05:15
English: Parts of Speech02:37:59
English: Wh-Questions09:01
English: Question Tages09:07
English: Conjunctions and Its Types12:19
English: Articles07:05
English: Prepositions22:18
English: Sentence Sythesis Using “Too-too” Combination16:33
English: Direct and Indirect Speech23:18
English: Active and Passive Voice19:09
English: Synonyms and Antonyms01:22:36
English: Phrases and Idioms: Constructing Meaningful Sentences01:01:15
English: Words and Vocabulary49:25
English: Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences15:03
English: Sentence Formation01:24
English: Essay Writing24:22
How to Use this Course
Welcome to Your UPSC Journey: An Introduction to Success
Hello, future leader! You’re about to embark on a transformative journey toward achieving your dream of excelling in the UPSC Civil Services IAS Prelims Exam. This course is your personal roadmap to success, designed to provide clarity, depth, and an edge in your preparation.
Navigating Through the Course:
Let’s walk through the course structure to ensure you make the most of every tool and resource at your disposal:
Course Intro and Toolkit
This initial module is the foundation of your preparation. It includes:
- Strategies & Tips: Expert advice on how to approach your studies and the exam itself.
- Cheat-Sheet: A detailed breakdown of lesson and topic weightage to prioritize your study plan.
- Recommended Reading: A curated list to complement your learning with a broader perspective.
- Reference Materials: Direct access to previous years’ question papers and NCERT textbooks for that extra edge in your prep.
Books by Gyaniversity Publications
Dive into the heart of your syllabus with our simplified study material across key subjects:
- Prelims Guide Books: Your go-to resources for GS-1 and CSAT, including previous year questions and detailed reasoning.
- UPSC Gyan Ganga Study Guide Books: Get comprehensive notes for your subject written in an easy to understand language to aid your understanding.
Previous Year Practice Questions
Test your knowledge against the real thing. This section lets you challenge yourself with actual questions from past UPSC exams. Learn not just what the right answers are, but why they’re right, with our detailed “Answer Key and Reasoning” section.
Mock Tests
Mimicking the real exam environment, these tests are designed to gauge your preparation levels. The full-length mocks for both Prelims and Mains are calibrated to match the UPSC’s standards in terms of difficulty, time-limit, and scoring.
Exam-Wise and Topic-Wise Practice Questions
Delve into an extensive pool of over 40,000 questions. These are sorted by module and subject, each with an instant answer visibility feature, so you learn continuously as you practice.
Video Lectures
We’ve watched and evaluated countless videos and selected the best of the best for you. They’re engaging, informative, and available in both English and Hindi to cater to a diverse group of learners.
Navigating the Course
This course is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly:
- Dashboard: Upon logging in, you’ll find a personalized dashboard that will serve as your home base. Here you can access all sections of the course.
- Progress Tracking: As you move through the course, your dashboard will automatically update to reflect your progress.
- Interactive Tools: Use tools like the books, Q&A section, quizzes, videos, etc. to enhance your learning experience.
- Accessibility: All course materials are accessible 24/7 from any device, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- Community and Support: Join discussions with fellow aspirants and seek guidance from educators through the Q&A section.
Before diving in, we recommend taking a moment to familiarize yourself with the layout of the course. Browse through each section to understand how the materials are organized. Set your study goals and plan your schedule using the provided tools and resources.
We’re thrilled to support you on this path to becoming a UPSC Civil Services aspirant. With hard work, determination, and our comprehensive course content, you’re stepping towards success.
Let the journey begin!
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