Description:
Viva Objective General Knowledgeis a useful compendium of information about the various aspects of General Studies. The book has been developed with a comprehensive focus on the preparatory requirementsof the vast pool of career aspirants, who appear for UPSC, PSCs, SSC, Bank (Clerk & PO), RBI, Railways, LIC, GIC, Army, Air Force, Navy and other competitive and recruitment examinations. The book aims to provide short and crisp information in the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format in keeping with the usual trend followed in these competitive exams. 

Key features of the book:

• The book updates the readers’ knowledge about India, World, the who’s who and day-to-day events happening around the globe.
• It consists of questions asked in different competitive examinations over the past years.
• The book encompasses all important segments that form the core of the vast discipline of General Studies.
• These include:
  - History section with lndian History (Ancient India, Medieval India and Modern India) and World History 
  - Geography section covering World geography, Economic geography, and lndian geography
  - lndian Constitution & Polity
  - Basics of lndian Economy
  - The General Science segment including Physics, Chemistry and Biology
  - Environment Basics
  - Art & Culturer 
  - Basics of Computer
  - Sports & Games
  - Miscellany
  - The ‘Current Affairs’ section containing the coverage of latest news & events 
• Each segment starts with an introductory text highlighting the topics to be covered in it.
• Tables, boxed features (Did you Know?, An Extra Mile, etc.) and screened texts under independent headings are provided along with introductory texts, wherever required.
• Answer keys with relevant explanations after the sets of questions in each segment.

Contents:
HISTORY: INDIA AND THE WORLD
Chapter 1: Ancient India • Overview • Objective Questions • Stone Age (70000 BCE-3300 BCE) • Indus Valley Civilisation (2500 BCE­-1750 BCE) • Vedic Period • The Age of Mahajanapadas • New Religions and Ideas • First Indian Empire • Sangam Age and Post-Mauryan Period • Gupta Period • Post-Gupta Period • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 2: Medieval India • Overview • Objective Questions • North India after Harsha (7th to 12th Century CE) • Kingdoms of South India: Cholas, Pandyas, Rashtrakutas and Others • Sultanate Period • Slave Dynasty • Khilji Dynasty • Tughlaq Dynasty • Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties • Vijayanagar and Bahmani: Kingdoms of the South • The Great Mughals (1526 to 1857) • Marathas, Sikhs and Regional Powers • Bhakti Movement and Sufi sm • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 3: Modern India • Overview • Objective Questions • Rise of the British • Social Reform Movements in the Nineteenth Century • 1857: First War of Independence and its Aftermath • British Administration • Indian Freedom Struggle • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 4: World History • Overview • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

GEOGRAPHY
Chapter 5: World Geography • Overview • Objective Questions • The Universe and the Solar System • Structure and Geographical Features of Earth • Atmosphere • Geological Periods • Latitudes and Longitudes • Continents and Countries • Population and Demography • Landforms, Weathering and Erosion • Earthquakes and Tsunamis • Rocks and Soils • Oceans, Oceanic Topography and Deposition • Forests and Natural Vegetation • Seas, Lakes, Rivers, Straits, Canals and Waterfalls • Mountains, Plateaus and Passes • Volcanoes • Deserts • Weather and Climate • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 6: Economic Geography • Overview • Objective Questions • Agriculture and Fisheries • Mines and Minerals • Industries and Energy Resources • Transport • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 7: Geography of India • Overview • Objective Questions • The Country and its Physical Features • Demography and Tribes • Climate and Weather • Forests and Natural Vegetation • Mountains and Passes • Rivers and other Water Bodies • Soils and Rocks • Agriculture • Dams and Multipurpose Projects • Irrigation • Rainfall • Mineral Resources and Industries • Energy Resources • Transport • Ports • National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

GOVERNANCE IN INDIA
Chapter 8: Indian Polity • Overview • Objective Questions • Indian Polity and Administration Under the British • Historical Background and Constituent Assembly • Sources of Constitution • Salient Features of the Constitution • The Preamble, Parts, Articles and Schedules • Constitutional Amendments • Union and Union Territories • Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties • Directive Principles of State Policy • The Executive: Union and States • Legislature: Union and States • Judiciary: Supreme Court and High Courts • Emergency Provisions and President’s Rule • Elections, Election Commission and Political Parties • Attorney General, Solicitor General, Advocate General, CVC and CAG • Federalism and Centre State Relations • Panchayati Raj and Local Civic Bodies • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

ECONOMY
Chapter 9: Economy Basics • Overview • Objective Questions • Indian Economy: Key Aspects • Industries, Business and Trade • Agriculture and Rural Economy • Fiscal System of India • Economic Commissions, Committees and Plans • National Income, Revenue and Economic Planning • Currency, Banking and Stock Exchange • Economy: Global Scenario • Important Economists and Theories • Human Development Index and Organisations • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

GENERAL SCIENCE: Overview 
Chapter 10: Physics • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 11: Chemistry • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations
Chapter 12: Biology • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 13: Environment Basics • Overview • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

CULTURE PANORAMA
Chapter 14: Art And Culture • Overview • Objective Questions • Music, Painting and Other Fine Arts • Dances and Theatre • Languages, Literature and Scripts • Philosophy and Faith • Pilgrimage Sites, Monuments and Architecture • Festivals and Fairs • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

CYBER SCENARIO
Chapter 15: Computer and Information Technology • Overview • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

SPORTING ARENA
Chapter 16: Sports and Games • Overview • Objective Questions • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

MISCELLANY
Chapter 17: Mixed Bag • Overview • Objective Questions • Science, Technology and Research Institutes • National and International Symbols • Indian Defence Forces and Police • Awards and Honours • Books and Authors • Official Books, Newspapers and News Agencies of Major Nations • United Nations and Other International Organisations • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

THE WORLD TODAY: A Bird’s Eye View
Chapter 18: Current Affairs • Overview • Objective Questions • National Scenario • Around the Globe • India and The World • Economy and Business • Awards and Honours • Science and Technology • Health and Environment • Sports • Miscellaneous • Answer Key • Answers with Explanations

About the Authors:
Dr. Mahesh Bhatnagar, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. S.D. Tiwari, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. B.D. Joshi, M.A., Ph.D.

Target Audience:
This book is useful for UPSC, State PSC, Bank (PO/MT/Clerk), RBI, Judicial Services, LIC, SSC (CGL, MTS, LDC), IES, SCRA, RRB, NDA, CDS, MBA, NIFT, Hotel Management, UGC, CLAT, CTET, B.Ed. & Others.