Overview
This is 23rd edition of Spectrum’s Handbook of General Studies. In 2011, the Union Public Service Commission came out with a new syllabus and plan of examination for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. We have designed the contents of the book to suit the needs of the candidates of this examination. The given syllabus is quite sketchy; however, we feel we have done justice to each subject within the space limitations. The sections on Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General Issues in Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change, and General Knowledge Review have been revised and updated after a thorough analysis of the syllabus and the trend of the questions in the 2011 and 2012 examinations. More questions have been added in the various sections based on the pattern in recent examinations in General Studies. Besides, the section on Current Events is entirely new and covers important issues and events. This section is useful for the other subjects as well especially polity, economy, ecological issues and scientific developments. Two Practice Tests have been designed for students to assess their level of knowledge.
This is 23rd edition of Spectrum’s Handbook of General Studies. In 2011, the Union Public Service Commission came out with a new syllabus and plan of examination for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. We have designed the contents of the book to suit the needs of the candidates of this examination. The given syllabus is quite sketchy; however, we feel we have done justice to each subject within the space limitations. The sections on Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General Issues in Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change, and General Knowledge Review have been revised and updated after a thorough analysis of the syllabus and the trend of the questions in the 2011 and 2012 examinations. More questions have been added in the various sections based on the pattern in recent examinations in General Studies. Besides, the section on Current Events is entirely new and covers important issues and events. This section is useful for the other subjects as well especially polity, economy, ecological issues and scientific developments. Two Practice Tests have been designed for students to assess their level of knowledge.
Title |
Target Spectrum's Handbook for
General Studies: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013
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Author
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Kalpana
Rajaram
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Publisher
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Spectrum
books
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Publishing
Date
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2012
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Pages
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1704
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Price
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1285/-
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Price
@ Flipkart
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989/-
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Key Features
As per the new
syllabus, the subjects for General Studies Paper I will cover:
1. Current events of
national and international importance
2. History of India and
Indian national movement
3. Indian and World
Geography social, economic geography of India and the world
4. Indian Polity and
governance political system, panchayati raj, public policy, rights issues, etc.
5. Economic and social
development sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social
sector initiatives, etc.
6. General issues on
environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change
7. General science
Table of Contents
SAMPLE Tests: solved general studies papers
General Studies Paper I (2011)
General Studies Paper I (2012)
Current Events of National and international importance
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1.
World
Political Review
2.
Africa
3.
Asia
4.
Europe
5.
Oceania
6.
The
Americas
International Organisations, Conferences and Reports
1.
Organisations
and Conferences
2.
Reports
3.
Relations
Between Countries
4.
India and
the World
5.
India and
International Organisations India and Neighbours
6.
India and
Other Asian Countries India and Africa
7.
India and
Europe
8.
India and
Americas
India: Political, Economic and Social Issues
1.
New
President Elected
2.
Vice-Presidential
Election
3.
Government
Policies
4.
Legislature
and Legislation
5.
Judiciary
6.
Federal
and Inter-State Issues
7.
Public
Finance
8.
Agriculture
9.
Patents
10.
Infrastructure
11.
Financial
Market
12.
Social
Sector
13.
Environmental
Issues
Science and Technology
1.
Astronomy
and Space Sciences
2.
Earth
Sciences
3.
Discovery
of the Higgs Boson Particle
4.
Health
and Medicine
5.
Defence
Equipments
6.
Information
Technology
7.
Environment
8.
Biotechnology
and Miscellaneous R&D
9.
Persons
in The News
10.
Cultural
Panorama
11.
Sports
Round-Up
12.
Practice
Questions
History of India
1. Introduction
2. Pre-History
3. The Harappan Culture
4. The Vedic Age
5. The Age of the Buddha
6. The Mauryan Empire
7. Post-Mauryan Period (200 BC - AD 300)
8. The Gupta Age
9. North India and the Deccan after the Guptas
10. History of South India
11. Northern India—From the 8th Century to AD 1200
12. The Sultanate of Delhi
13. Provincial Kingdoms after the Sultanate
14. The Mughal Empire
15. The Marathas
16. Advent of European Commerce
17. British Expansion and Consolidation
18. Governors-General and Viceroys During the British Period
19. Administration Under British Rule
20. Economic Impact of British Rule
21. Socio-Religious Reform Movements
22. Development of Education 151
23. The Trade Union Movement 154
24. Development of the Press 157
Ready Reference Data
Practice Questions
Indian National Movement
1. Early uprisings Against British Rule
2. Growth of Nationalism
3. The Struggle for Independence Begins: Early Phase (1885-1918)
4. The Gandhian Era (Till end of Second World War) 1919-1945
5. The Final Phase and Achievement of Independence
6. Personalities Associated with the National Movement
Ready Reference Data
Practice Questions
Indian and world geography
Part One: General and World Geography
1. Nature and Scope of Geography
2. A Geographer’s Tools
3. Earth in Space
4. Atmosphere
5. Atmospheric Moisture
6. Climate
7. Hydrosphere
8. The Lithosphere
9. Landforms of the First Order: Continents and Oceans
10. Landforms of the Second Order: Mountains, Plateaus and Plains
11. Internal Forces of Earth and Landforms
12. External Processes and Landforms on Earth
13. Soils
14. Natural Vegetation and Wild Life
15. Social Geography
16. Economic Resources
17. Agriculture
18. Animal Husbandry and Fishery
19. Industry
20. Transport and Communication
Part Two: Indian Geography
1. Introduction
2. Geological History
3. Landforms
4. Drainage
5. Climate
6. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
7. Soils
8. Agriculture
9. Animal Husbandry and Fishery
10. Mineral Resources
11. Energy
12. Industry
13. Transport and Communication
14. The People
15. Settlements and Migration
Ready Reference Data
Practice Questions
Indian Polity and governance
1. Nature and Scope of Geography
2. A Geographer’s Tools
3. Earth in Space
4. Atmosphere
5. Atmospheric Moisture
6. Climate
7. Hydrosphere
8. The Lithosphere
9. Landforms of the First Order: Continents and Oceans
10. Landforms of the Second Order: Mountains, Plateaus and Plains
11. Internal Forces of Earth and Landforms
12. External Processes and Landforms on Earth
13. Soils
14. Natural Vegetation and Wild Life
15. Social Geography
16. Economic Resources
17. Agriculture
18. Animal Husbandry and Fishery
19. Industry
20. Transport and Communication
Part Two: Indian Geography
1. Introduction
2. Geological History
3. Landforms
4. Drainage
5. Climate
6. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
7. Soils
8. Agriculture
9. Animal Husbandry and Fishery
10. Mineral Resources
11. Energy
12. Industry
13. Transport and Communication
14. The People
15. Settlements and Migration
Ready Reference Data
Practice Questions
Indian Polity and governance
1. Historical
Perspective
2. Features and Philosophy of the Constitution
3. Territory of the Union and Reorganisation of the States
4. Citizenship
5. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
6. The Union Executive
7. The Union Legislature
8. Comptroller and Auditor-General
9. The State Executive
10. The State Legislature
11. The State of Jammu and Kashmir
12. Local Government : Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika
13. Union Territories and Special Areas
14. The Judiciary
15. Indian Federalism and Centre-State Relations
16. Emergency Provisions
17. Civil Services and Public Service Commission’s
18. Elections
19. Official Language
20. Provisions Relating to Special Classes
21. Schedules of the Constitution
22. Amendment of the Constitution
23. Issue of Good Governance
24. Issue of Rights
25. Public Policy
26. India’s Foreign Policy
Ready Reference Data
Practice Questions
2. Features and Philosophy of the Constitution
3. Territory of the Union and Reorganisation of the States
4. Citizenship
5. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
6. The Union Executive
7. The Union Legislature
8. Comptroller and Auditor-General
9. The State Executive
10. The State Legislature
11. The State of Jammu and Kashmir
12. Local Government : Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika
13. Union Territories and Special Areas
14. The Judiciary
15. Indian Federalism and Centre-State Relations
16. Emergency Provisions
17. Civil Services and Public Service Commission’s
18. Elections
19. Official Language
20. Provisions Relating to Special Classes
21. Schedules of the Constitution
22. Amendment of the Constitution
23. Issue of Good Governance
24. Issue of Rights
25. Public Policy
26. India’s Foreign Policy
Ready Reference Data
Practice Questions
Economic and Social Development
1.
Economics, Economies and Development
2. Nature of Indian Economy
3. Planning
4. National Income and Structural Change
5. Capital Formation
6. Agriculture
7. Food Security
8. The Cooperative Movement in India
9. Industry
10. Service Sector
11. Infrastructure
12. Foreign Trade
13. Balance of Payments
14. Foreign Capital in Economic Development
15. Prices
16. Indian Currency, Exchange Rate and Convertibility
17. Financial Market
18. Public Finance
19. Demographics
20. Social Development Initiatives
Terminology
Practice Questions
2. Nature of Indian Economy
3. Planning
4. National Income and Structural Change
5. Capital Formation
6. Agriculture
7. Food Security
8. The Cooperative Movement in India
9. Industry
10. Service Sector
11. Infrastructure
12. Foreign Trade
13. Balance of Payments
14. Foreign Capital in Economic Development
15. Prices
16. Indian Currency, Exchange Rate and Convertibility
17. Financial Market
18. Public Finance
19. Demographics
20. Social Development Initiatives
Terminology
Practice Questions
Issues in Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
1. Introduction
2. Environmental Degradation
3. Biodiversity
4. Climate Concerns
5. Indian Response to Environmental Ecology: Policies, Programmes and Legislation
6. Selected National Parks and Sanctuaries of India: A Survey
Practice Questions
General Science
1. Introduction
2. Environmental Degradation
3. Biodiversity
4. Climate Concerns
5. Indian Response to Environmental Ecology: Policies, Programmes and Legislation
6. Selected National Parks and Sanctuaries of India: A Survey
Practice Questions
General Science
1.
The
Basics
2.
Physics
and Chemistry
3.
Life
Science
4.
Ready
Reference Data
5.
Practice
Questions
General Knowledge review
6.
India:
General Information
7.
India:
States and Union Territories
8.
India:
Population Totals 2011
9.
India :
Security Set Up
10.
India :
Science and Technology
11.
World
Organizations
12.
World:
Survey of Countries
13.
Cultural
Panorama
14.
Sports
and Games
15.
Firsts in
The World and India
Practice Questions
16.
Selected
Questions from Previous Years Question Papers
17.
Each set
is accompanied with Answers and Explanatory Notes where required)
18.
History
of India
19.
Indian
National Movement
20.
Indian
and World Geography
21.
Indian
Polity and Governance
22.
Economic
and Social Development
23.
Environmental
Ecology
24.
General
Science
25.
General
Knowledge/Miscellaneous
Practice Test Papers
26.
Practice
Test Paper One
27.
Practice
Test Paper Two
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