A. Books for Ayurveda:
1. Ashtanga Hridayam by Vagbhata - A classical Ayurvedic text covering all major aspects of Ayurveda.
2. Charaka Samhita - Another important classical text that discusses principles of Ayurveda in depth.
3. Susruta Samhita - Focuses on surgical aspects in Ayurveda.
4. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia - Books like "Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeial Plant Drugs: Expanded Therapeutics" provide insights into Ayurvedic formulations and medicinal plants.
5. Books for Modern Medicine and General Awareness:
6. NCERT books for basic understanding of modern medicine subjects like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, etc.
7. General Knowledge books by Arihant or Lucent’s publications for current affairs, Indian history, geography, politics, and culture.
8. Manorama Yearbook or similar publications for year-round updates on current events.
B. Websites and Online Resources:
1. AYUSH Ministry website: For official information related to Ayurveda and policies.
2. HPSC official website: For exam notifications, syllabus updates, and previous years’ question papers.
3. PubMed and Google Scholar: For research papers and articles on Ayurveda and related topics.
4. Coursera or NPTEL: For online courses in Ayurveda and modern medicine subjects.
5. Exam preparation websites: Such as Gradeup, Testbook, or Unacademy, which often provide study materials, mock tests, and quizzes tailored for HPSC exams.
