What were the differences among the major land revenue systems in British India ie Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari? For UPSC, Land Revenue Systems in British India is always a hot topic for Prelims and Mains. As per the new syllabus 'land reforms in India' is specifically mentioned for GS … [Read more...] about Land Revenue Systems in British India: Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari
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Land reforms in India – History and Status
What is the background and history of land reforms in India? What is the regional variation in the implementation of land reforms? Read further to know more. Land reforms in India usually refer to redistribution of land from the rich to the poor. Land reforms are often connected with the … [Read more...] about Land reforms in India – History and Status
Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act
What are the salient features of the representation of peoples act 1950 and 1951? What do they deal with? Read further to know. Article 324 to 329 of Part XV of the Constitution deals with the electoral system in our country. Constitution allows Parliament to make provisions in all matters … [Read more...] about Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act
Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation
What are the books needed for UPSC Civil Service Main Examination? What are the important books for other exams? Read further to know more. The below-mentioned books are based on the feedback from many aspirants/toppers who found them useful for the exam. We keep updating this page when new … [Read more...] about Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Preparation
Books for UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Exam
What are the books needed to prepare for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam? Read further to know more. For ease of convenience, we are dividing the books for UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Exam preparation into two categories - Essential and Reference. Books tagged 'essential' are fundamental … [Read more...] about Books for UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Exam
UPSC Prelims Results: How Should You Take It?
Last year trends of UPSC results and IAS cut-offs were mentioned in some of our earlier posts. This post is supposed to be a strategy builder for candidates - for both who cleared UPSC prelims and for those who didn't. UPSC Prelims results announced; Read further to know more. As indicated in one … [Read more...] about UPSC Prelims Results: How Should You Take It?
