Objective General Knowledge

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.