The Pearson Consise General Knowledge Manual 2013 2013  (English, Paperback, Thorpe Edgar)

Accurate, well-researched and examination-oriented, this bestseller will help you master general knowledge for various competitive examinations.

This Book Covers

• The Geography of India
• The History of India and the Freedom Struggle 
• The Indian Economy 
• The Indian Constitution 
• The National Insignia and Other Facts 
• Everyday Science 
• Physical and World Geography 
• Glimpses of World History 
• International Organizations 
• Basic General Knowledge 
• Current International Events 
• Current Trends in Economics 
• Current Affairs Updates 
• Computers

Salient Features

• Based on current trends in the general knowledge questions set by the UPSC, SSC, banking services, railway recruitment boards, and Central and state recruitment bodies
• Includes sample practice exercises for each subject area and a comprehensive question bank for practice
• 1,000 multiple-choice questions, including many new questions
• Up-to-date national and international “current affairs” section

About the Author
Showick Thorpe is a national expert on competitive examinations in India. He owns THORPES, a quality based knowledge-content brand, and manages it through his company V&S Thorpes Education. His company is a pioneer in the creation, procurement and delivery of test-prep content for various publishers and coaching institutes dealing in competitive examinations. He has authored more than 30 books in English, Hindi and Bangla languages, catering to various competitive examinations and career development. You may reach him at showick@thorpeseducation.com.

Table of Contents
1. Geography of India
2. History of India and Freedom Struggle
3. Constitution of India
4. Indian Economy
5. National Insignia and other India Miscellanea
6. Physical and World Geography
7. Glimpses of world history
8. International Organizations
9. Everyday Science
10. Computers
11. Basic General Knowledge
12. 1250 Multiple-choice Questions
13. Current Affairs