Oxford Student Atlas for India

Description

Description: The Oxford student atlas for India uses the state-of-the-art techniques to produce maps that are accurate and easy to read. Thoroughly researched and up-to-date, this third edition of the atlas caters to the needs of the students preparing for competitive examinations conducted by the UPSC, state Public Service Commissions and other examining bodies. Exam-oriented features includes a revised section of practice questions based on the question pattern of competitive exams provides specific references to maps with relevant data to solve the practice questions acts as an easy-to-use practice guide for map and atlas-based questions. General features provides the latest available socio-economic maps and data culled from authoritative sources provides special sections on the history of map-making, and concepts of contour and Landforms in the beginning of the atlas covers important topical themes such as biosphere reserves, wetlands and Wildlife, power projects, agricultural regions, levels of industrial development, human development, tourism and mass media, cultural realms, heritage, etc. Includes an informative section on world history, a world time Zone map and world—geographic comparisons includes 24 maps focusing on the history of Indian subcontinent, and 8 maps focusing on Environmental concerns and natural disasters of the country.