{"id":811808,"date":"2024-02-27T08:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T02:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=811808"},"modified":"2024-02-27T08:22:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T02:52:04","slug":"exam-prep-psir-optional-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/exam-prep-psir-optional-books\/","title":{"rendered":"List of PSIR Optional Books for UPSC Aspirants: Paper 1+2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PSIR Optional Books are very important for aspirants preparing for the UPSC<\/a><\/strong> exam. The syllabus for PSIR optional <\/a><\/strong>covers a wide range of subjects, including international relations, political theories, governance, and Indian politics. Candidates can develop a solid foundation in political science by reading PSIR Optional Books, which offer a conceptual understanding of political institutions, ideologies, and international events. Knowledge of political science is useful for General Studies papers, especially regarding international relations, Indian politics, and governance. The list of suggested PSIR Optional Books will be discussed in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

PSIR Optional Books: NCERT Textbooks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because they help in solidifying the fundamentals and create a solid foundation for a deeper understanding of all subjects, the NCERT Political Science Books for UPSC serve as an important first step in the UPSC Mains preparation process. The most important NCERT Political Science Books for UPSC Exams include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCERT Textbook<\/strong><\/td>Direct LInk to Buy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NCERT Class IX – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part \u2013 I<\/strong><\/td>Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NCERT Class X – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part \u2013 II<\/strong><\/td>Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work<\/strong><\/td>Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Political Theory<\/strong><\/td>Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NCERT Class XII – Political Science I: Contemporary World Politics<\/strong><\/td>Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India Since Independence<\/strong><\/td>Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Must Read: How to Prepare for UPSC PSIR Optional?\ud83d\udcd1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSIR Optional Books: Reference Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the optional subjects available to candidates for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is political science. There are two 250-mark papers, for a total of 500 marks. The theoretical and practical aspects of politics and international relations are covered in political science syllabus. Candidates must be well-versed in the relevant ideas, concepts, and facts and able to analyze, assess, and present the information logically and cogently. The candidates should also be informed on recent changes and pertinent national and international topics and trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must Read: Best Political Science Books for UPSC \ud83d\udcda <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must Read: UPSC Question Bank for Polity Mains\u2b07\ufe0f<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSIR Optional Books: Paper I<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first optional paper in political science covers the following subjects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n