Environment By Shankar Ias (10th) Edition 2023 English Medium Original Book

Environment By Shankar Ias (10th) Edition 2023 English Medium Original Book

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Environment – 9/edition, 2022 -23- To help students in acquiring the essentials of the topic ‘environment’ during preparation for Civil Services Examination, Shankar IAS Academy has brought the book, ‘environment’. This book follows the paper pattern and syllabus given by Union Public Service Commission which conducts these examinations. The language of the book is simple and the content is engaging which ensures students face no trouble during studying. Plus the distinctive designing makes it easy to navigate and read. This bestseller book has sold over 30, 000 copies and is widely read by students. A team of highly experienced writers from Shankar IAS Academy have written this book and hence it is accurate and reliable. The updated syllabus of UPSC focuses a lot on environment. The geography Paper of the Civil Service Examination includes topics on environment and hence it is important for students to have thorough understanding of this topic. This book is completely dedicated on environment and covers all concepts and points. It focuses on topics like environmental ecology, bio-diversity and Climate change. Some of the topics discussed in the book include ecological pyramid and nutrient cycling, ecosystem rainforest, deciduous monsoon forest, Biome, bread basket region, food chain, primary consumer, food web, ecological pyramid, ecological explosion, ecotone, chemosynthesis, biogeochemical cycle, Miss semple, possibilism, stratosphere, biosphere, species types, nutritional eutrophication, acid rain, marble cancer, soil types, biogeographical realm, xerophytic, Nitrogen cycle, greenhouse gas, biodiversity hotspots, Ozone depletion, club of Rome, planktonic, biological magnification, young lakes, good Ozone and bio-diversity loss. Along with clear explanations the book gives adequate practice for students so that they can their knowledge and check their understandings. Shankar IAS Academy began its journey in the year 2004.

Index

Part I-Environment Ecology
1.Ecology
2.Functions of an Ecosystem
3.Terrestrial Ecosystem
4.Acquatic Ecosystem
5.Environmental Pollution
6.Renewable Energy
7.Environment Issues
8.Environmental Impact Assessment

Part II-Biodiversity
9.Biodiversity
10.Indian Biodiversity
11.Schedule Animals of WPA, 1972
12.Animal Diversity of India
13.Plant Diversity of India
14.Marine Organism
15.Protected area network
16.Conservation efforts

Part III-Climate Change
17.Climate Change
18.Ocean Acidificaton
19.Ocean depletion
20.Impact Climate Change – India
21.Mitigation Strategies
22.India and Climate Change
23.Climate Change Organisations

Part IV-Agriculture
24.Agriculture
25.Acts and Policies
26.Institutions and Measures
27.Environmental Organisations
28.International Environmental Conventions
29.Environment issues and health effects
Glossary
Appendix