Kerala PSC High School Teacher Social Science Preparation Books 2025

Preparing for the Kerala PSC HSA Social Science 2025 exam? The right books can make all the difference. Based on the official syllabus, we’ve curated a list of essential books to help you cover every topic—from history and geography to teaching methodology and current affairs. Start your preparations with these effective Kerala PSC HSA Social Science preparation books! Explore now!

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Before choosing the right books, it’s good to get a clear idea of the syllabus. The Kerala PSC HSA Social Science exam covers topics from history, geography, economics, politics, and teaching methods. Click below to download the detailed syllabus now!

Kerala PSC HSA Social Science Preparation Books 2025

With a vast syllabus covering history, geography, economics, political science, teaching methodology, and current affairs, it’s important to study from reliable and updated sources. Here’s a subject-wise list of the best preparation books to guide your learning effectively.

Part A: Methodology and Teaching

1. “Teaching of Social Studies” by D.S. Saini
2. “Pedagogy of Social Science” by IGNOU
3. “Educational Psychology” by Robert E. Slavin
4. “The Pedagogy of Social Studies” by NCERT
5. “Methods of Teaching Social Science” by S.K. Kochhar

Module I: Renaissance and Freedom Movement

1. “India’s Struggle for Independence” by Bipan Chandra
2. “History of Modern India” by Bipan Chandra
3. “Social and Cultural History of Modern India” by B.K. Gokhale
4. “The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction” by John Christopher

Module II: General Knowledge and Current Affairs

1. “General Knowledge Manual” by Manohar Pandey
2. “Entri Yearbook” by Entri app
3. “General Knowledge” by Arihant Publications
4. “Current Affairs” by The Hindu or any relevant daily newspaper

Module III: Teaching Methodology of Social Science

1. “Social Science Teaching: A Handbook by S. S. Mathur”

Part B: History, Geography, and Economics

Module I: World History

1. “World History” by Arjun Dev
2. “World History: A Brief History of Mankind” by Yuval Noah Harari
3. “Modern History” by R.S. Sharma

Module II: Indian History

1. “Ancient India” by R.C. Majumdar
2. “Medieval India” by Satish Chandra
3. “History of Kerala” by A. Sreedhara Menon
4. “India’s Struggle for Independence” by Bipan Chandra

Module III: Economics

1. “Indian Economic Development” by NCERT (Class 11)
2. “Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh
3. “Economic Survey of India” by Government of India
4. “Principles of Economics” by N. Gregory Mankiw

Module IV: Indian Economy, Kerala Economy

1. “Kerala Economy” by Planning Board, Kerala
2. “Indian Economy: Problems & Policies” by Uma Kapila
3. “Indian Economic Development” by NCERT (Class 12)

Module V: Political Science

1. “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth
2. “Political Science” by NCERT (Class 9, 10)
3. “Introduction to Political Science” by S.P. Verma

Module VI: International Relations and Political Thinkers

1. “Global Politics” by Andrew Heywood
2. “International Politics: A Very Short Introduction” by Paul Wilkinson
3. “Political Thinkers” by Ian Adams and R.W. Dyson

Module VII: Physical Geography

• “Physical Geography” by Savindra Singh
• “Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by G.C. Leong
• “Geography of India” by Majid Husain

Module VIII: Human and Regional Geography

1. “Human Geography” by Majid Husain
2. “Geography of Kerala” by SCERT Kerala
3. “Geography of India” by Majid Husain

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Along with these books, practice previous questions and stay updated with current affairs to enhance your score. All the best for your exam!