Indian and World Geography -by Majid Husain | भारत और विश्व भूगोल -माजिद...

Indian and World Geography -by Majid Husain 

In the revised pattern of Preliminary Examination, there is a significant weightage to the Geography of India and Geography of world, Demography, Environment and Ecology. ˜The present book " Indian and World Geography" is a modest, yet sincere attempt to assist and facilitate those who prepare themselves for Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services (UPSC). ˜It aims to familarise the candidates with the concepts of physical and economic geography. ˜Written in a clear and lucid style and supported with about 400 maps and diagrams, the book will be immense help to the aspirants of various civil service examinations and also to those interested in the discipline of Geography and will also encourage them to search further and learn more.˜

Indian Polity Text Book by M. Laxmikant is like a Bible for Indian Polity subject for UPSC, APPSC, TSPSC Civil Services Aspirants. It covers all aspects of Indian Constitution, Indian Political System, Indian Government. It is essential for Prelims exam as well as Mains exam. Civil Services aspirants must alteast read this book once.

content of the book

Part I: Constituional Framework

1.Historical Background
2.Making of the constitution
3.Salient features of the Indian Constitution
4.Preamble to the Constitution
5.Union and its territory
6.Citizenship
7.Fundamental rights
8.Directive principles of state policy
9.Fundamental duties
10.Amendment of the constitution
11.Basic structure of the constitution.

Part II: System of Government

12.Parliamentary system
13.Federal System
14.Centre-state relations
15.Inter-state relations.
16.Emergency provisions

Part III:Central government

17.President
18.Vice-President
19.Prime Minister
20.Central Council of Ministers
21.Cabinet committees
22.Parliament
23.Parliamentary committees
24.Parliamentary forums
25.Supreme Court

Part IV:State Government

26.Governor
27.Chief Minister
28.State Council of Ministers
29.State legislature
30.High court
31.Subordinate Courts
32.Special status of Jammu and Kashmir
33.Special provision for some states

Part V:Local Government

34.Panchayati raj
35.Municipalities

Part VI:Union territories and special areas

36.Union territories
37.Scheduled and tribal areas

Part VII: Constitutional Bodies

38.Election commission
39.Union Public service commission
40.State Public service Commission
41.Finance Commission
42.National Commission for SC’s
43. National Commission for ST’s
44.Special officer for Linguistic minorities
45.Comptroller and auditor general of India
46.Attorney General of India.
47.Advocate General of India.

Part VIII:Non-Constitutional Bodies

48.Planing Commission
49.National Development Council
50.National Human Rights Commission
51.State Human Rights Commission
52.Central Information Commission
53.State Information Commission
54.Central vigilance Commission
55.Central Bureau of Investigation
56.Lokpal and Lokayuktas

Part IX:Other Constitutional Dimensions

57.Co-operative societies
58.Official Language
59.Public services
60.Tribunals
61.Rights and Liabilities of the Government.
62.Authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi Language.
63.Special Provision relating to certain classes.

Part X:Political Dynamics

64.Political Parties
65.Elections
66.Electoral Reforms
67.Anti-Defection Law
68.Pressure groups
69.National Integration
70.Foreign Policy

Part XI:Working of the Constitution

Adhunik Bharat deals with a comprehensive historical account of modern India. Several important conditions regarding politics, economy, religion, and culture have been discussed in detail by the author. This allows readers to understand the existing conditions during that period of time. Modern India, Pandey is intended mainly to cater to students of IAS, PCS and other competitive examinations, who need thorough and precise information regarding modern India.