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📘 WBCS Prelims Compiler by Nitin Singhania & Nancy Singhania WBCS Prelims Compiler: A Chapter-Wise Topic-Wise Compilation of Previous Years’ Questions is a meticulously designed resource (of over 6000 questions) created to empower aspirants aiming to crack the WBCS Preliminary Examination with confidence. Structured into three core sections, it offers a solved compilation of WBCS Prelims questions from 2000 to 2023 (Part A), allowing aspirants to identify trends, prioritize important areas, and master recurring concepts. This part contains detailed explanations for enhanced understanding. Part B widens the scope of practice by including selected questions from premier competitive exams such as UPSC, CAPF, CDS, MPPSC, UPPSC etc. from 2015 to 2024 — providing a broader base for understanding diverse question patterns and improving analytical agility. Part C includes two carefully crafted full-length mock tests with 200 questions each, complete with detailed solutions to simulate real exam scenarios and strengthen test-taking strategies. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or doing your final brush-up, this book serves as a strategic, confidence-boosting companion to help you stay focused, practice smart, and perform at your best.
✨ Salient Features: • Includes WBCS prelims questions from 2000–2023 with detailed explanations
• Includes approximately 2000 questions from examinations like UPSC, CAPF and other state PSC exams (2015–2024)
• Supported by two solved mock test papers of 200 questions each, to enhance preparation
• Topic-wise segregation of previous years’ questions (both WBCS and other state civil services examinations)
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📑 Table of Contents
PART A: Previous Years’ WBCS Prelims Questions (2000–2023)
A. Ancient Indian History:
1. Pre-Historic era and Indus valley civilization
2. Vedic civilization
3. Pre-Mauryan period
4. Buddhism and Jainism
5. Mauryan empire
6. Post-Mauryan period
7. Gupta dynasty
8. Post-Gupta age
B. Medieval Indian History:
1. Provincial dynasty
2. Delhi sultanate
3. Provinces during sultanate periods
4. 15th and 16th century’s religious movements
5. Mughal empire
6. Maratha and Peshwa period
C. Indian National Movement:
1. Foreign Invasion and regional movements
2. Revolts and Movements
3. Sepoy Mutiny
4. Governor Generals and Viceroy of India
5. Indian National Congress
6. Muslim League
7. Organisations and Journals
8. Gandhian Era
9. Struggles of Netaji
10. Miscellaneous
D. Indian Polity:
1. Historical background
2. Features of the federal system of India
3. Preamble and features of Indian constitution
4. Fundamental rights, duties and DPSP
5. The executive
6. Independent judiciary
7. Parliament and state legislature
8. Panchayat Raj
9. Councils, committee and commissions
10. Constitutional amendments
11. Election and election commission
12. Center and state relationship
13. Miscellaneous
E. Indian Geography:
1. Physical geography
2. Political geography
3. Dams, lakes, rivers and river valley projects
4. Natural resources and industries
5. Agriculture, soil and irrigation
6. Demography
7. Economic and social geography
8. Environment and climate
F. Geography of West Bengal:
1. Physical division and geography
2. Rivers and projects
3. Resources
4. Demography
5. Economic and social geography
6. Agriculture, soil and vegetation
7. Climate and environment
G. Indian Economy:
1. Basic concepts of economics
2. Agriculture and rural economy
3. RBI and banking system
4. Five-year plans and NITI Aayog
5. Indian fiscal and monetary system
6. LPG model, industry and reforms
7. International and national organisations
8. Poverty, inequality and unemployment
9. Miscellaneous
H. Physics:
1. Units and general properties of matter
2. Motion and gravitation
3. Work, power and energy
4. Thermodynamics and heat
5. Light and sound
6. Electricity and magnetism
7. Nuclear physics
8. Miscellaneous
I. Chemistry:
1. Structure of atom
2. Gaseous law
3. Periodic table, chemical bonding and chemical reaction
4. Acid, base, salt, mixture
5. Metals and non-metals
6. Industrial chemistry
7. Radioactivity
8. Applied chemistry
J. Biology and Environment:
1. Cell, tissue and hormone
2. Animal kingdom and taxonomy
3. Vitamins and minerals
4. Microbiology
5. Heart and connective tissues
6. Organs, skeleton and nervous system
7. Digestive system and nutrition
8. Plant kingdom
9. Photosynthesis and respiration
10. Reproduction and evolution
11. Ecology and environment
12. Miscellaneous
K. English Composition:
1. Synonym
2. Antonym
3. One word substitution
4. Phrase, idioms and proverbs
5. Prepositions and appropriate preposition
6. Phrasal verbs
7. Appropriate word in a sentence, tenses, and other types of questions of grammar
L. General Mental Ability:
1. Logical Reasoning
2. Quantitative Aptitude
M. Computer Awareness, Science and Technology and General Knowledge:
1. Computer Awareness
2. Science and Technology
3. Miscellaneous GK
PART B: Previous Years’ Questions from other Relevant Examinations (2015–2024)
A. Ancient Indian History
B. Medieval Indian History
C. Indian National Movement
D. Indian Polity
E. Indian Geography
F. Indian Economy
G. Science
H. Environment
I. English Composition
J. General Mental Ability
K. Science and Technology
PART C: Solved WBCS Mock Test Papers
A. Mock Test Paper 1
B. Mock Test Paper 2
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Publisher : McGraw Hill
Publication date : 31 July 2025
Language : English
Print length : 992 pages
ISBN-10 : 9355328796
ISBN-13 : 978-9355328793
Item Weight : 1 kg 260 g
Dimensions : 20.9 x 18.3 x 4.9 cm
Net Quantity : 1 Count
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