The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 1 Preliminary Exam covers a wide range of subjects. It’s essential to have a comprehensive book list to prepare effectively. Here is a suggested book list for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims preparation:
- Indian Polity:
- “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth
- Indian History:
- “India’s Struggle for Independence” by Bipan Chandra
- “History of Modern India” by Bipan Chandra
- Geography:
- “Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by G.C. Leong
- Indian Economy:
- “Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh
- General Science:
- NCERT Class 6-10 Science textbooks
- Lucent’s General Science
- Current Affairs:
- Read newspapers like The Hindu and magazines like Yojana regularly.
- “Current Affairs Yearly 2023” by Arihant Publications or any similar publication.
- Aptitude and Mental Ability:
- “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal
- “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
- Tamil Nadu History and Culture:
- “A Survey of Tamil Nadu” by A. Ranganathan
- TNPSC Group 1 Previous Year Question Papers:
- Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked.
- General English:
- Wren and Martin’s “High School English Grammar and Composition”
- For vocabulary, read newspapers and novels regularly.
Remember to keep track of the latest developments in each subject, especially current affairs. Additionally, you may refer to any additional material provided by coaching institutes or online platforms for TNPSC Group 1 exam preparation. Always cross-verify the information with official sources and the latest exam syllabus.
