recommended for UPSC preparation:
| Book Title | Author | Content Focus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Ecology | Majid Husain | Comprehensive coverage of environmental and ecological concepts, useful for both General Studies and Optional Paper. | Buy on Amazon |
| Ecology and Environment | P.D. Sharma | In-depth treatment of ecological principles, environmental issues, biodiversity, and their conservation. | Buy on Amazon |
| Fundamentals of Ecology and Environment | Pranav Kumar, Usha Mina | A detailed approach to environment-related topics, including human-environment interaction and ecological issues. | Buy on Amazon |
| Environment and Ecology with Disaster Management | R Rajagopalan | Focuses on environment, ecology, biodiversity, and sustainable development with a practical approach. | Buy on Amazon |
| Shankar IAS Environment Book | Shankar IAS Academy | A concise and highly popular book for understanding core concepts of environment and ecology. | Buy on Amazon |
| Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure | R. Rajagopalan | Focus on various environmental issues, international environmental law, and sustainable development. | Buy on Amazon |
These books provide solid foundational knowledge on environmental issues, biodiversity, ecology, and sustainable development, all of which are crucial for UPSC exams.