NCERT Arts Subjects (Class 11–12)
Core NCERTs for UPSC – History, Geography, Pol Science, Sociology, Art & Culture
📘 History
NCERT History (Classes XI–XII): Covers themes in world and Indian history from early civilizations to modern India. Highly recommended for building a strong foundation in GS‑I (Indian heritage & culture).
🌍 Geography
NCERT Geography (XI–XII): Includes Physical Geography, Human Geography, and India-specific geography. Crucial for mapping, climatic systems, environmental zones — top choice for GS‑I and GS‑III.
🏛️ Political Science
NCERT Pol Science (XI–XII): Covers Political Theory, Constitution, Governance, and World Politics. Essential for GS‑II (Constitution, Polity, Governance, IR).
👥 Sociology
NCERT Sociology (XI–XII): Explains social structure, institutions, and change. Valuable for GS‑I and optional Sociology candidates.
🎨 Indian Art & Culture
NCERT Art & Culture (XI–XII): Covers Indian art, dance, music traditions, crafts, and culture heritage. A go-to for GS‑I and culture-centric questions.