The General Studies Paper 1 Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains as given by UPSC is as follows:

General Studies Paper 1 Question Paper 2019

• Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
• Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
• The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
• History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,
• redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism,

 

Reference Books for General Studies Paper 1

The following books are recommended for General Studies Paper 1 Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains

1. The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
2. India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (Culture)
3. Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (Culture)
4. History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
5. India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
6. India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha (History – GS1)
7. Norman Lowe OR History of Modern World – Jain and Mathur (World History – GS1)
8. Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja. (Indian Society – GS1)
9. Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
10. Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
11. Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)