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“The second edition of Important Acts That Transformed India by Alex Andrews George gives a detailed overview of 100 laws that shaped India.
The way democracy now functions in India owes a lot to many laws enacted by the Indian Parliament. It is interesting to learn how certain Acts reinforced the essence of the Indian Constitution, strengthened democracy, and changed the lives of ordinary citizens of India.
The book “Important Acts That transformed India” presents an easy understanding of the synopsis of important Acts enacted by the Indian Parliament from the pre-Independence period to the present.
The book is a handy compilation of 100 important Acts divided topic-wise into 12 Parts. Each chapter (Act) is divided into – Introduction, Background, Objective, Main provisions, Amendments, Criticism, Importance and Impact.
This is a must-read book for aspirants preparing for various competitive examinations. It is equally valuable to all legal students, academicians, and general readers who are interested in Indian Polity and Constitution.
The book is highly useful for candidates preparing for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE). Quoting provisions of the Acts will greatly add the value of candidates’ answers in the UPSC CSE Mains and Personality Test.
The book also includes the previous year’s question papers of UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains. Further, the book provides access to online study materials including recent bills, latest acts and much more”
From the Publisher
Publisher : McGraw Hill; Standard Edition (25 October 2022); McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Candor TechSpace, 8th Floor, Tower No 5, Plot No 2, Block B,Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309; 18001035875
Language : English
Paperback : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 9355321457
ISBN-13 : 978-9355321459
Item Weight : 490 g
Dimensions : 22.8 x 15.1 x 1.9 cm
Country of Origin : India
Net Quantity : 1 Count
Importer : McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, B-4, Sector-63, Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida – 201 301, UP; 18001035875
Packer : McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Khasra No.: 305 to 311 & 320, NH – 91, Dadri bypass, Vill. Badhpura, Dadri, Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar, UP-203207, India; 18001035875
Generic Name : Book
Best Sellers Rank: #21,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #134 in UPSC Civil Services Prelims #200 in UPSC Civil Services Mains #428 in Indian Engineering Service Exams
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Customers say
Customers find the book useful for UPSC and PSC exams, praising its detailed explanations and comprehensive coverage of acts. Moreover, the content is easy to read and understand, saves time, and customers consider it worth the price. However, the language receives mixed feedback, with some finding it lucid while others note the legal language can be difficult to understand.