A. Books for Preparation:
1. General Awareness:
Manorama Yearbook: This book provides comprehensive coverage of current affairs, general knowledge, and important events.
Lucent's General Knowledge: It covers a wide range of topics including history, geography, science, and current affairs.
NCERT textbooks (Class 9 and 10): For basic understanding of history, geography, and science.
2. Mathematics:
NCERT textbooks (Class 9 and 10): For arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal: It covers all topics of quantitative aptitude in a structured manner.
3. English:
Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi: It covers grammar rules, vocabulary, and comprehension exercises.
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis: For improving vocabulary.
4. General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal: It covers all types of reasoning questions with explanations.
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal: For verbal reasoning practice.
5. Sports Specific Knowledge:
Books related to the rules and history of your specific sport. For example, if you are applying based on cricket, books on cricket rules and history will be beneficial.
B. Websites and Online Resources:
1. Indian Navy Official Website:
The official website of the Indian Navy (joinindiannavy.gov.in) provides detailed information about the recruitment process, syllabus, and updates.
2. Online Study Portals:
Websites like Gradeup, Adda247, Testbook, etc., offer study material, mock tests, and quizzes specifically designed for defence exams.
3. Current Affairs Websites:
Websites like Jagran Josh, GKToday, and AffairsCloud provide daily updates on current affairs which are crucial for the General Awareness section.
4. YouTube Channels:
Channels such as Study IQ, Adda247, and WiFiStudy offer free video lectures, tips, and strategies for exam preparation.