Lucent GK vs Arihant GK –Which is Best Book for Competitive Exams in 2025?

Lucent GK vs Arihant GK– Which one is better ?This question definitely comes in the mind of every aspirant who is preparing for government exams like SSC, Railways, NDA, CDS, Banking or UPSC. This question also comes because both are very popular books. It is natural to get confused in such a situation. Let us clear this confusion and know which book is better for your exam.

Through this blog, we will do a full comparison of both the GK books based on

• Content,
• Coverage,
• Exam Suitability
• Readability.

And from the final verdict given in the end, you will be able to take a clear decision about which book will be right for you.

Overview : Lucent GK Vs Arihant GK

Lucent’s General Knowledge Book

• Publisher: Lucent Publications
• Language: Hindi and English
• Editions: 14^th (2025)
• Pages: 494
• Content Type: Compact, Static GK-focused
• Best For: All Competitive Exams

Arihant’s General Knowledge Book

• Publisher : Arihant Books
• Language : Hindi and English
• Pages: 632
• Content Type: Static GK, Current Affairs, Visual Aids
• Best For: All Competitive Exams

Content & Coverage Comparison

Lucent GK Book– Highlights

• Content is kept highly factual and point wise.
• All major Static GK topics are covered: History, Geography, Polity, Economics, General Science, Environment, Computer, Miscellaneous, Latest Additions (GK),
• It is one of the trusted source among the aspirants who are preparing for exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, GD, CDS, IBPS/Banking, Railway, UPSC (Prelims) and hence its popularity has never decreased.,
• Available in two languages – Hindi (Samanya Gyaan) and English
• Available in simple format, so you can easily revise quickly

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Arihant GK Book – Highlights

• The most important point of this book is that you will get Current Affairs along with Static GK in a single book.
• Not only this, it also has visual aids like flowcharts, graphs and tables which will make it easier for you to understand the concepts.
• If you are a beginner, then the language of this book will seem easier than Lucent GK and the readability is also better.
• Concepts have been explained in depth without being too factual, this will help you in better understanding of the concept.
• Best suited for UPSC (Prelims), Banking, Railway, State PCS aspirants

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Which Book is Best for Which Exam?

Exam Type	Lucent GK	Arihant GK
SSC (CGL/CHSL/CPO, etc)	Highly Recommended	Strongly Suggested
Railways(RRB,NTPC, etc)	Good Option	Works well too
UPSC(Prelims)	Useful for Static GK	Similar usefulness
NDA/CDA/CAPF	Very effective	Decent option
Banking(IBPS/SBI etc)	Not ideal(Current affairs not included)	Better choice (includes current affairs)
State PCS	Good for GK part(needs state-specific material separately)	Similar usefulness with better layout

📌 Note: Lucent GK is considered a standard reference book for those exams where direct facts and static GK are asked like UPSC Prelims, NDA, SSC and CDS.

If we talk about Arihant GK then this book gives a balanced approach where you get visual aids and current affairs together which is ideal for Banking and Concept heavy papers.

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Presentation & Readability

Feature	Lucent GK	Arihant GK
Format	Crisp and straight to the point	More detailed with good use of visuals
Current Affairs	Not included- Needs to buy separately	Already included within the book
Diagram & Flowcharts	Very limited use	Effectively used- helps in better understanding
Revision Time	Very quick to revise- great for last minute preparation	Takes a bit more time due to detailed format
Language	Simple and straight forward	Clear and reader-friendly

Final Comparison

Feature	Lucent GK	Arihant GK
Static GK	Excellent coverage- widely trusted for foundational topics	Good coverage- slightly broader in explanation
Current Affairs	Not included	included
Visual & Layout	Very limted	Clean layout with helpful visuals
Beginner- Friendly	Suitable for those with some background knowledge	More beginner-friendly due to clear explanations
Best for SSC/NDA/CDS	Highly preferred	Good, but Lucent is more preferred
Banking/PSC Focused	Not ideal( lacks in current affairs and depth in some areas)	Better suited (include current affairs and broader content)

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💡 Pro Tip: Whichever book you are buying, buy its latest edition only. Lucent’s static GK content does not change much but the accuracy is better in the new edition. You also get updated current affairs in Arihant GK in its new edition.

Final Verdict- Which Book to Buy?

Lucent GK is perfect if

• If you are preparing for SSC, Railways, NDA, CDS, State PCS or UPSC Prelims
• If you are looking for a ‘to the point’, ‘factual’ GK book for quick revision
• If you prefer short and crisp content over in-depth content.

Arihant GK is best if

• If you have just started preparing for the exam and want to understand the concepts well with visuals
• You are studying for current affairs heavy exams like Banking, CDS, State PSCs
• You need an all in one book where you get Static GK + Current Affairs at one place with detailed explanation.

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Conclusion

In the end I will say only one thing, Lucent GK and Arihant GK both are good books for your purpose. If you want a book for factual revision – go for Lucent. If you want Concept + Current Affairs in one place – then Arihant is the way to go. But you should buy the book according to your need. One thing is for sure that many toppers use monthly current affairs magazines or apps like Dristi, Vision IAS along with Lucent GK for complete preparation.

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