english book for competitive exams india

The Combo Consists Of:

GPS Indian HistoryGPS Indian PolityGPS Indian EconomyGPS Geography: India & WorldGPS General Science

Features of The Combo Are:

Complete Visual Learning Series: The GPS series transforms traditional study into a visual journey with mindmaps, charts, infographics, and flow diagrams. Every concept is presented in a way that directly fits into your memory and makes revision faster.Covers All Major Subjects for Competitive Exams: Includes Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography (India & World), and General Science – ensuring complete coverage for IAS, PCS, SSC, Railways, NDA, CDS, Police, and other competitive exams.Smart Concept Presentation:

Indian History: From ancient to modern, including art, culture, and the national movement – presented in easy-to-grasp visuals.

Indian Polity: Constitution, government structures, judicial system, and key political processes explained with diagrams and charts.

Indian Economy: Covers economic systems, banking, industry, foreign trade, and international organizations through simplified flowcharts.

Geography (India & World): Physical, human, and economic geography, environment, and resources depicted visually for clarity.

General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, and everyday science concepts illustrated with real-life examples.

Fast & Effective Revision: Instead of long text-heavy explanations, GPS condenses large topics into quick visual notes that make last-minute revision smooth and stress-free.Memory-Friendly Format: Designed with the idea of “Read Less, Retain More”, this series ensures concepts stay fixed in your mind with minimal effort.Scientifically Approved Approach: Developed with expert inputs, GPS aligns with proven learning methods to enhance retention and recall during exams.One Tool for Selection: More than just study material, GPS acts as a visual strategy to boost preparation, reduce revision time, and increase exam performance.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS INDIA LIMITED
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 23 September 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 605 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9373949225
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9373949222
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 968 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27 x 21 x 2 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
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Arihant’s GPS Indian History (Graphical Prep Series) is a powerful study tool designed for aspirants of IAS, State PCS, SSC, Railway, Police, NDA, CDS, and other competitive exams. Just like a GPS shows the exact location, this series presents concepts with infographic mind maps and flowcharts that help fix ideas directly in memory.

Book Features

Comprehensive Coverage of Indian History: Includes all major areas – Ancient, Medieval, Modern History, Indian National Movement, World History, and Art & Culture – making it a one-stop solution for multiple competitive exams.Infographic Mindmaps & Flowcharts: Uses visually engaging mindmaps and flowcharts to present concepts, enabling quick understanding and long-term retention.For Quick Understanding: Simplifies complex historical concepts so that they can be understood in just one minute, saving valuable preparation time.For Quick Revision: Acts as a handy visual revision tool that can be referred to anytime, anywhere, especially useful for last-minute preparation.Brain-Friendly Maps: Designed with catchy, visually appealing formats that make it easier for the brain to absorb and recall information.Memory-Boost Formula: Ensures that topics, once studied, are fixed in memory longer, reducing the chances of forgetting during exams.Scientific Approach: Content is developed and approved with a scientific and exam-oriented approach, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance.

Why You Should Choose This Book?

Visual Learning Advantage: Converts lengthy theory into easy-to-grasp mindmaps for faster learning.Boosts Retention: Infographics and flowcharts help fix concepts in long-term memory.Saves Time: Perfect for quick revision before exams.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS INDIA LIMITED
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 September 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 153 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9373942743
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9373942742
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BOOK INTRODUCTION

The paper of the English language in most of the competitive examinations like SSC, Bank, PO, etc., contains objective questions relating to Grammatical concepts, word power and compositional English. Most of the candidates find such questions difficult to solve correctly. This book is aimed to help the students in attempting such questions correctly and confidently. In this book, more than 5000 questions of different kinds are included along with detailed descriptions of important rules after the exercises that will help the candidates understand the rationale behind the answers. This book will surely help the candidates in attempting such questions with confidence and accuracy.

THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY USEFUL FOR

For all competitive examinations- SSC, NDA, CDS, CAPF, UPSC, Banking, CUET, DSSSB, CET, Constable & SI Exams

BOOK KEY FEATURES

Comprehensively covers all types of questions that appear in competitive examinationsAll chapters contain short synopsis, all important rules and enough practice exercisesPrevious year’s questions of various examinations up to Jan 2025 to make students aware of the present trends and use them for ready referenceDivided into 3 parts for better concept understandingMore than 5000 questions of diverse typologies of questionsDetail description of important rules after the exercises

HOW WILL THIS BOOK BENEFITS YOU?

Get aware of the present trends and use them for ready referenceBoost proficiency in English Language and GrammarIncludes Grammar Rules, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Improvement, and Error Detection to strengthen all aspects of General EnglishExtensive practice questions for thorough preparationComplete preparation and confidence in English Language skills

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part A- Back to Basics- Noun, Pronoun, Articles, Adjectives and Quantifiers, Verb, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Modals, subject-verb agreement, Tenses, Conditionals, Interjection and Question Tag, Fill in the Blanks, Spotting the Error, Sentence Improvement, Voice, Narration

Part B- Word Power- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Spelling Test

Part C-Sentence Structure- Ordering of Words, Parajumbles, Cloze Test, Comprehension, Miscellaneous

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS INDIA LIMITED
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 27 February 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 490 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9368406316
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9368406310
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Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
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BOOK STRUCTURE

1. Complete the syllabus in 4 Parts
2.Divides each part into Units and further into chapters
2. Revision and Exam Exercise in each chapter

BOOK FEATURES

1. Serves as acompact and easy-to-understand volume
2. Provides exhaustive coverage of important topics
3. Includes ample Practice and Revision Exercises
4. Ensure all the latest patterns of questions in the English language
5. Latest Sentences, Words, and Expressions are incorporated

WHY THIS BOOK?

1. Complete the Practice manual to practice English topics
2. Benefits inrevising Grammar for all competitive exams
3. Offers tricks & techniques to solve various types of questions

TABLE OF CONTENT:

Part A: Foundation Module, Part B: Verbal Ability, Part C: Sequence of Sentences, Objective Comprehensive, Part D: Practical Grammar

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS INDIA LIMITED
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 20 July 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ Third
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 840 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9325791714
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9325791718
Reading age ‏ : ‎ Customer suggested age: 15 years and up
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Disha Publication is back with the latest 16th Edition of India’s No.1 Bestselling Solved Papers written by popular IAS Faculty Mrunal Patel, with Flawless Solutions to Conquer IAS Prelims 2026! The thoroughly Revised and Updated 16th Edition (2 color) of Disha’s BESTSELLER “31 Topic-wise UPSC Civil Services IAS Prelims Previous Years Solved Papers 1 & 2 (1995–2025) PYQs Question Bank by Mrunal Patel” is a must-have UPSC book for every aspirant. It consists of the past 31 years UPSC prelims previous year solved papers of the General Studies Paper 1 & CSAT Aptitude Paper 2, organized into 8 Units and 52 Topics.

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 May 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 16th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 800 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9362258951
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After the grand success of the first part, Disha Publication brings out Authentic NCERT Summary Part 2, designed to make exam preparation more effective and structured. While the first part presented NCERT facts and concepts in a one-liner format, this second part focuses on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with detailed explanations. It provides a comprehensive way to practice and reinforce learning, making complex concepts accessible and easier to remember. The book is particularly useful for students preparing for UPSC, State PSC Civil Services Exams, and other competitive examinations.

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Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 September 2025
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