The Orient BlackSwan Atlas for Competitive Exams

The Orient Black Swan Atlas for Competitive Exams brings the world closer to us through its completely updated maps and graphical representation of facts, in the form of pie-charts and histograms. These authoritative maps cover various physical and political themes relevant to India and the continents of the world. This Atlas has been specially designed for students preparing for competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.


India-Specific Features:

Detailed maps of all the states and union territories of India

A special map of India depicting natural disasters, flood- and drought-prone areas and paths of cyclonic storms

A special map of India showing rich cultural and natural heritage sites

Three-dimensional histograms and pie graphs giving the latest statistical data for the various states and union territories

Maps of India showing soil degradation, ground and river water quality, inland waterways, access to water, milk production, health and religions

Maps of India showing population, density of population, literacy and sex ratio based on the 2011 census data

A map of India showing the different types of universities/institutions in the country

A unique map of India on space science, with a list of satellites launched since 1975

Maps of all the states and union territories of India, indicating the latest districts and their headquarters


World Maps:

A special map showing the geographic extremes of India and the world

A special map of the SAARC nations

Historical maps that introduce the student to social changes in India and the world

World maps showing drainage basins, forest cover, agricultural regions, industrial regions, cultural realms and languages

A special map of the world depicting the age of the earth's crust, tectonics, tsunamis, earthquakes.

tropical storms, hot spots and volcanic eruptions

detailed key statistics of India and the independent countries of the world


Exam-Oriented Features:

Dual index of around 7,500 entries, including the most recent changes in India and the world

Includes a question bank patterned on previous years’ question papers of competitive exams conducted by the UPSC, with answer locators

Also includes a separate set of answer keys to all questions

Clear and precise; easy to follow