A. Books:
1. Archaeology:
General Archaeology:
“Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice” by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn
“Introduction to Archaeology” by Paul Bahn
“The Archaeology of South Asia: An Introduction” by Robin Coningham and Ruth Young
Indian Archaeology:
“Indian Archaeology: A Review” (Annual publication by the Archaeological Survey of India)
“The Ancient Indus: Urbanism, Economy, and Society” by Rita Lucarelli
“A History of Indian Archaeology from the Beginning to 1947” by B.K. Thapar
Preservation and Conservation:
“Conservation of Cultural Heritage” by Michael D. Petzet and Klaus-Dieter Klinge
“Conservation of Easel Paintings” by Joyce Hill Stoner and Rebecca Rushfield
2. General Studies:
Indian Polity:
“Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth
“Introduction to the Constitution of India” by D.D. Basu
Geography:
“Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by G.C. Leong
“Geography of India” by Majid Husain
Economics:
“Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh
“Economic Survey of India” (Government publication)
Current Affairs:
“Manorama Yearbook” (latest edition)
“Current Affairs Yearly” by Pratiyogita Darpan
3. General English:
Grammar and Composition:
“Objective General English” by S.P. Bakshi
“High School English Grammar & Composition” by Wren & Martin
Vocabulary:
“Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis
4. Reasoning Ability:
Logical and Analytical Reasoning:
“A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
“Analytical Reasoning” by M.K. Pandey
Quantitative Aptitude:
“Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal
“Fast Track Objective Arithmetic” by Rajesh Verma
B. Websites and Online Resources:
1. Educational Platforms:
Unacademy - Offers comprehensive courses on archaeology, general studies, and more.
BYJU’S - Provides video lessons, practice papers, and mock tests.
GradeUp (now Embibe) - Offers practice tests, quizzes, and study material.
2. Archaeology and Heritage Websites:
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - For updates, research publications, and archaeological resources.
National Museum Institute - Offers resources and information related to archaeology and museum studies.
Cultural Heritage Online - Provides articles and resources related to heritage conservation and archaeology.
3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
The Hindu - For current affairs and general knowledge.
Economic Times - For economic news and updates.
BBC News - For international current affairs.
4. Practice Papers and Mock Tests:
Testbook - Offers mock tests and practice papers for various competitive exams.
Oliveboard - Provides mock tests, practice papers, and study material for various exams.
5. YouTube Channels:
Study IQ Education - For updates on general knowledge, current affairs, and exam preparation.
Adda247 - Offers study material, tips, and mock tests for competitive exams.
Archaeology and History Channel - Provides content related to archaeology and history.