Tuesday, August 20, 2024

WBCS Polity and Constitution MCQs Prelims and Mains

WBCS Books List Recommended For Prelims and Mains Exams | Updated

Recommended booklist For WBCS Prelims and Mains Exams


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English Books


General Science Books


Indian History Books 


    Indian Geography


      Indian Economy


        • NCRT Macroeconomics Class 11 |  Recommended  
        • Bharoter Arthoniti - Tojammel Hossain
        • Class 11/12 books of Economy |  Recommended  
        • Bharater Arthonity by Joydeb Sarkar
        • Indian Economics by Ramesh Singh | Price Rs/- 358 | 650 pages (Link)
        • Mrunal Patel (Video) on YouTube (Link)  |  Recommended  

        Indian Polity


          Quant & Reasoning


          Current Affiars

          • Achievers Monthly Magazine For Current Affairs and Study Material |  Recommended  
          • Protijogita Dorpon Monthly Magazine |  Recommended 
          Follow any one of the above.

          Guide Books


            Additional Study Material

            • Lucent's Objective General Knowledge (Prelims & Main) (Link)
            • WBCS Preliminary Previous 10 Solved Question Paper(2010-Latest) |  Recommended  
            • WBCS Main Previous Solved 5 Question Paper(2014-Latest) |  Recommended  

            WBCS Exam Preparation App




            Expectations from aspirants are increasing day by day due to the high demand for government jobs. It is no different when we talk about WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service) Exam. The number of actual contestants in WBCS is not that much, but, the competition among these contestants is getting tougher day by day. You can identify it clearly by observing the previous year's cut-off marks and the number of candidates who appeared in the main exam.

            Whatever the situation the books preferred by WBCS aspirants always be the same. Everybody reads the same books and someone becomes a topper and others aren't even able to crack the preliminary exams.

            No matter how well you prepared, if you cannot perform well in the exam, the outcome will always be disappointing. Your performance is always directly related to what you are reading. So, choosing the right books is the most important part of your preparation. We have come here with a list of standard books written in English and Bengali language. There are some WBCS Books especially recommended for WBCS aspirants in Bengali medium. These are the books preferred by most WBCS aspirants. It is not possible to cover high-volume books in every subject, so choose very wisely. Always prepare selectively and don't read the complete textbook in a single go. Every exam follows some pattern, so go through the previous year's questions and try to find the pattern and what is important for the WBCS Exam. If you are a beginner at this preparation I always recommend you to buy some guide books and you will learn during the process what needs to buy next. Don't take the internet for granted. Use the internet as much as you can. It will help you to prepare faster.

            You can try our app WBCS EXAM PREPARATION APP available on the Play Store. It will help to boost your WBCS exam preparation. Buy a premium service at 65 Rs/- a month (Current Price on 07-Aug-2021). It will cover the previous year's questions of WBCS, SSC CGL, and selected questions from different State PSC Exam.
            I would suggest you buy some guidebooks which contain an overview of the whole syllabus and important areas. Watch crash course from YouTube on the various subject in the beginning. Get the basics and then decided to buy a textbook on a certain subject. The guidebook is mentioned in the last of the list.  Practice previous year's question is one of the key factors for cracking the WBCS. We have covered all the previous year's questions in this portal which has been asked in the WBCS examination. We have also recommended some books among the alternative. This is a personal recommendation. You can only choose what is best for you. Hope this article useful to you. If you have some query please write below in the comment box. Wish you all the best and don't forget that you are awesome!

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            Tuesday, November 23, 2021

            WBCS Polity and Constitution MCQs Prelims and Mains

            BEST BOOKS FOR MPPSC PRELIMS & MAIN EXAM IN HINDI AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE

            You need to know what are you preparing for? So, read the syllabus thoroughly and check the exam pattern through the previous year's questions. We have listed a few important books for the MPPSC prelims and mains exam.

            You can prepare the basic Concepts of History, Geography, Polity, Science from NCERT (prefer the old version of NCRT if available class 6,7,8,12) + State Board Books.


            ·         ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY

            o   Ancient India by RS Sharma 

            ·         MEDIEVAL  INDIAN HISTORY

            o    Medieval India by Satish Chandra 

            ·         MODERN INDIAN HISTORY

            o   Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum Publication)

            o   Modern India by Bipin Chandra

            o   Spectrum ForModern India

            o   India After Independence Bipin Chandra (selective reading)

            ·         INDIAN POLITY

            o   M. Laxmikant’s

            o   NCERT-11th Class 

            o   Governance in India by Laxmikanth [Hindi Or English] 

            o   Public Administration – Laxmikanth [Hindi or English]  (Note – Read Only Selected Chapters )

            ·         ECONOMICS

            o   State Board school Textbooks (Class 11th and 12th)

            o   NCERT – 11th and 12th [Hindi or English] 

            o   Ramesh Singh (11th edition)/ Sanjiv Verma (selective reading)

            o   Economic Survey & Budget – Union and Madhya Pradesh 

            ·         Art & Culture

            o   Bhartiya Kala Evam Sanskriti - Nitin Singhania (Hindi Or English  For Main)

            o   NCERT 11th Class 

            ·         Geography

            o   NCERT – 6,7,8,9,10 & 11,12 [Hindi or English] Note – 11th and 12th are most Important.

            o   Atlas 

            o   Cosmos geography a comprehensive study - Mahesh Barnwal (For Main)

            ·         Sociology

            o NCERT -11th (Understanding Society), 12th (Indian Society, Social Change And Development In India) 

            o   Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja 

            ·         Science & Technology

            o   NCERT – 6,7 And 8,9,10

            o   Computer- Internet or Lucent Computer Book [Hindi or English] 

            ·         Energy & Environment

            o   Shankar IAS [English]

            o   Majid Hussain [Hindi] 

            o   NCERT 12th Biology 

            ·         STATE GK

            o   Madhyapradesh Ek Parichaya - McGraw hill publication

            o   An Introduction to Madhya Pradesh general knowledge - Sonali Bansal

            o   MP General Knowledge - Arihant Publication

            ·         MATH & GI:

            o   Fast track objective Arithmetic - Rajesh Verma

            o   A new approach to reasoning verbal, non-verbal & Analytical - Arihant Publication

            o   Quantitative Aptitude for a competitive exam - RS Agarwal

            ·         General Books:

            o   Lucent General Knowledge [Hindi or English]

            o   Pratiyogita Nirdeshika (last six months), Samsyamiki Semi-annual (Maheshwari)

            o   Indian Yearbook - GOI Publication

            o Madhya Pradesh objective question bank: the complete guide to starting civil service preliminary and Mains exam - Monisha kharole (For Main)

            o   MPPSC Mains paper 2 - Surendra Sharma (For Main)

            o   Nibandh Manjusha - McGraw-Hill Publication (For Main)

            The MPPSC Mains exam will test your detailed knowledge and thus the list of books for each subject is vast. Before going to the paper-wise books, here are some of the books that must be referred to at the starting of the preparations for the Mains exam:

            • NCERT Class X-XII Social Studies, Economics, and some Culture topics.
            • Indian Polity by M.Laxmikanth
            • India Year Book (GOI publication)
            • Newspaper/Judicious internet usage

             

            ·         Ethics

            o Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude TMH Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by M.Karthikeyan.

            ·         Hindi   

            o   Lucent's Samanya Hindi

            o   Lucent's Sampurna Hindi Vyakaran Aur Rachna

            ·         Hindi Essay

            o   Nimband Manjushaby Samiratmaj Mishra

            o 151 Nibandh for IAS/PCS & other Competitive Exam by Disha Expert

            o Hindi magazines – Pratiyogita Darpan/ghanta chakra for contemporary updates



            Friday, September 3, 2021

            WBCS Polity and Constitution MCQs Prelims and Mains

            Ancient Indian History MCQ For State PSC and Other Govt Exam P30


            Page 30

            BPSC - 2016
            5753291. Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with:
            A
            Mahameghvahana dynasty
            B
            Chedi dynasty
            C
            Satvahana dynasty
            D
            Rath-Bhojak dynasty
            B
            Correct Answer: B. Chedi dynasty
            SSC CGL - 2002
            3925292. Carving in the famous Ajanta caves was first started during the reign of the
            A
            Kadambas
            B
            Satavahanas
            C
            Rashtrakutas
            D
            Marathas
            B
            Correct Answer: B. Satavahanas
            WBCS PRE - 2014
            7293. What was the policy of Samudragupta in the south?
            A
            Digvijay
            B
            Dharmavijaya
            C
            Conquest
            D
            None of the above
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Digvijay
            Explanation:

            This policy of Samudragupta is described as Digvijaya or defeating the enemy kings of the South, Grahana or getting the authority over the kingdoms and then Anugraha allowing them to rule their Kingdoms under his Suzerainty. In course of his Southern Campaign, he humbled as many as twelve princes.

            WBCS PRE - 2008
            57294. Chandragupta Maurya defeated of
            A
            Seleucus
            B
            Kalashoka
            C
            Poros
            D
            Alexander
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Seleucus
            Explanation:

            Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek Selucus Nicator (one of the generals of Alexander the Great) at the battle of Liberator in 305 BC.

            WBCS PRE - 2000
            89295. Ankor Wat was built by
            A
            Suryavarman
            B
            Kaniska
            C
            Chandragnpta II
            D
            Ajatasatru
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Suryavarman
            Explanation: It is the largest religious monument in the world, located in Cambodia. Initially it was a Hindu temple (dedicated to Vishnu) for the Khmer Empire and gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple. It was build by Suryavarman II.
            SSC CGL - 2000
            3335296. Who among the following, was not a part of the Mauryan dynasty?
            A
            Ajatsatru
            B
            Bindusara
            C
            Chandragupta Maurya
            D
            None of these
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Ajatsatru
            SSC CGL - 2009
            3532297. Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?
            A
            The third Buddhist Council
            B
            The Kalinga War
            C
            His embracing of Buddhism
            D
            His sending of missionary to Ceylon
            B
            Correct Answer: B. The Kalinga War
            SSC CGL - 1999
            4773298. The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by:
            A
            Kanishka
            B
            Ashoka
            C
            Harsha
            D
            Fa-Hien
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Kanishka
            SSC CGL - 2002
            3805299. Purushapura is the other name for
            A
            Patna
            B
            Pataliputra
            C
            Peshawar
            D
            Punjab
            C
            Correct Answer: C. Peshawar
            SSC CGL - 2007
            3054300. Name the capital of the Pallavas
            A
            Kanchi
            B
            Vatapi
            C
            Trichnapalli
            D
            Mahabalipuram
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Kanchi
            Explanation:

            The Tamil country was divided between the Pallavas in the north with Kanchipuram as their capital, and Pandyas in the south with Madurai as their capital. It is also known as 'the city of Thousand Temples.'




            WBCS Polity and Constitution MCQs Prelims and Mains

            Ancient Indian History MCQ For Govt Job Preparation P29


            Page 29

            SSC CGL - 1999
            4529281. The first Indian ruler, who established the supremacy of Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea was:
            A
            Rajaraja I
            B
            Rajendra I
            C
            Rajadhiraja I
            D
            Kulottunga I
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Rajaraja I
            SSC CGL - 2014
            3143282. During which of the following periods of Indian History did the Kshatriya have a distinct identity ?
            A
            Age of the Buddha
            B
            Maurya period
            C
            Post-Maurya age
            D
            Gupta period
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Age of the Buddha
            SSC CGL - 2000
            4389283. The Gupta era was started by whom?
            A
            Ghatotkacha
            B
            Srigupta
            C
            Chandragupta I
            D
            Samudragupta
            C
            Correct Answer: C. Chandragupta I
            UPPSC - 2017
            5433284. The name 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig Vedarefers to:
            A
            Priest
            B
            Women
            C
            Cows
            D
            Brahmanas
            C
            Correct Answer: C. Cows
            Explanation: • 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig Vedarefers to Cow.• Rigveda is ancient collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymn (1028 Hymns) withabout 10600 verses organized in ten books.
            SSC CGL - 2002
            3074285. Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne ?
            A
            Ashoka
            B
            Ajatasatru
            C
            Kanishka
            D
            Simukha
            B
            Correct Answer: B. Ajatasatru
            SSC CGL - 2002
            4575286. The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was
            A
            Kulala
            B
            Vima
            C
            Kanishka
            D
            Kadphises
            C
            Correct Answer: C. Kanishka
            WBCS MAIN - YYYY
            1788287. The famous Jaina temples at Dilwara were built by?
            A
            Solankis
            B
            Chauhans
            C
            Paramaras
            D
            Chandellas
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Solankis
            WBCS PRE - 2000
            50288. Allahabad pillar inscription carved by
            A
            Rudradaman
            B
            Banabhatta
            C
            Harisena
            D
            Ravikirti
            C
            Correct Answer: C. Harisena
            Explanation:

            Allahabad pillar inscription was carved by Harisena, who was the court poet of Samudragupta.

            UPPSC - 2016
            5251289. PrithivyahPratham Veer' was the title of
            A
            Samdragupta
            B
            Rajendra-I
            C
            Amoghavarsha
            D
            GautamiputraShatkarni
            A
            Correct Answer: A. Samdragupta
            SSC CGL - 2006
            4665290. The capital of Pallavas was
            A
            Arcot
            B
            Kanchi
            C
            Malkhed
            D
            Banavasi
            B
            Correct Answer: B. Kanchi