General Studies Series (Self-Study Kit)

General Studies Series is a complete self-study kit meant for the aspirants of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. It will also help those preparing for the State Services (Preliminary) Examinations of the various states. In consonance with the topics mentioned in the syllabus provided by the UPSC, the series comprises of 8 books on various subjects. These books compile important facts and topics based on the questions asked in the previous years’ preliminary examination. The topics are written in an analytical manner, wherever required. Flowcharts and diagrams have been used for facilitating the better understanding of the topics. Written in a simple and lucid language the series will serve as a comprehensive guide for the students of civil services preliminary examination.

List of Books:

1. Indian art and Culture
2. Modern India and Indian National Movement
3. Indian Polity and Right Issues
4. Geography of India and the World
5. Indian Economy and Socio-Economic Developments
6. General Science and Technology
7. Environment and Ecology

Part 1: Indian Art and Culture
Key Features

• Special coverage of Ancient and Medieval Indian history
• Focus of Indian art and architecture of various dynasties
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018

Part 2: Modern India and Indian National Movement
Key Features

• Coverage of the history of India from mid of 18th century to mid of 20th
• Special chapter for the brief coverage of post-independence
• Analytical insights on Indian National Movement
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018

Part 3: Indian Polity and Right Issues
Key Features

• Updated with latest developments
• Covers key aspects of Indian constitution and issues related to it
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018

Part 4: India and the World Geography
Key Features

• Diagrammatic representation of Geographical concepts
• Special focus on physical and economic geography of India
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018

Part 5: Indian Economy and Socio-Economic Development
Key Features

• Updated with the latest budget and economic survey
• Special coverage of socio-economic issues of India
• Presents performance analysis chart of Indian economy
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018

Part 6: Environment and Ecology
Key Features

• Covers basic concepts related to environment, ecology and biodiversity
• Special focus on sustainable development and its significance
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018

Part 7: General Science and Technological Developments
Key Features

• Deals with the basic concepts of general science
• Covers latest developments in the field of science and technology
• Provides conceptual understanding the new technologies like nanotech, robotics, recombinant DNA, stem cells etc.
• 100 Practice questions for self-assessment
• Solved previous years’ paper of civil services preliminary examination from the year 2011 to 2018