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McGraw Hill Master The Mains - General Studies Paper-1 1St Edition-Civil Service Mains Exam by Vinay G B
Trends of UPSC Main Examinations in the recent past make it clear that it has become very dynamic, and hence, the old traditional method of preparation does not suffice. General Studies (GS) is multi-dimensional in nature as it deals with diverse subject matters that are constantly evolving to keep pace with the new developments. General Studies carries a total weightage of 1000 marks and can play a significant role in obtaining a good rank overall. Thus, it becomes highly imperative to master the GS answer writing skills. All GS papers are interrelated, and therefore, the GS answers are also to be maturely linked to bring out a holistic pattern. This book helps the aspirants to learn the skills needed to write a holistic answer.
Keeping in mind the specific requirements of the students, gained through the experience over the years, this book has been carefully designed with examination-oriented and examination-ready content after an intensive research and analysis. A whole new style of easily understandable presentation of content has been adopted instead of the old traditional methods that once used to be considered the most effective.
SALIENT FEATURES
• 200+ Mains Questions in tune with the UPSC Standard and pattern
• Detailed and well-researched synopsis for each question
• Topic-wise segregation of questions for a quick revision
• Solutions to 2020 GS Paper I provided online
1. Indian Culture will Cover the Salient Aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from Ancient to Modern Times
2. India’s many conflictual pasts should teach people understanding and appreciation, rather than revenge or retribution. Examine the statement in reference to Tipu Sultan on his achievements and his excesses.
3. The Freedom Struggle – Its Various Stages and Important Contributors/Contributions from Different Parts of the Country
4. Post-Independence, integration and unification of India demonstrated to be a long process plagued with challenges. Examine
5. History of the World will Include Events from 18th Century such as Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonisation, Decolonisation
6. Political Philosophies like Communism, Capitalism and Socialism – Their Forms and Effect on the Society
7. Salient Features of Indian Society,Diversity of India
8. Role of Women and Women’s Organisation
9. Population and Associated Issues
10. Poverty and Developmental Issues
11. Urbanisation, Their Problems and Their Remedies
12. Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society
13. Social Empowerment
14. Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
15. Salient Features of World’s Physical Geography
16. Distribution of Key Natural Resources Across the World (Including South Asia and the Indian Subcontinent); Factors Responsible for the Location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sector Industries in Various Parts of the World (Including India)
17. Important Geophysical Phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclone
18. Geographical Features and their Location – Changes in Critical Geographical Features (Including Water Bodies and Ice-Caps) and in Flora and Fauna and the Effects of Such Changes