This encyclopedia is the best source of information and reference in a single volume, particularly for students of classes III to VIII. It provides the best of GK to its readers. Every piece of information is authentic - culled together from several areas of knowledge ranging from encyclopedias, fact books, year books, official government releases, internet and other reliable sources - and verified for accuracy. Salient Features:
* The best reference book for students, teachers and parents
* Includes the most up-to-date facts & figures
* Alphabetical order of entries in each chapter
* 'Believe It or Not' boxes contain over 100 amazing facts
* Quiz at the end contains 200 important questions
* Over 100 lavish & spectacular illustrations
* Index contains around 200 direct & cross entries
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CONTENTS:
01. Common abbreviations
02. Famous books (India)
03. Famous books (World)
04. Hello India
05. Presidents of India
06. Prime Ministers of India
07. Indian states and their capitals
08. Indian states and their languages
09. Dances of India
10. Countries and their capitals
11. Countries and their currencies
12. Countries and their natives
13. Countries and their languages
14. Countries and their religions
15. Continents and countries
16. Changed names of some places
17. Geographical epithets
18. Riverside cities
19. Cities associated with industries
20. Number of players
21. Names of playgrounds
22. National games
23. Olympic Games
24. World Cup Soccer
25. World Cup Cricket
26. Famous sportspersons
27. Sports cups and trophies
28. Sports terms
29. Sports measurements
30. Sports stadiums in India
31. Places associated with sports
32. First in India
33. First in the world
34. Popular titles of famous personalities
35. Nationalities of famous personalities
36. Famous founders
37. Popular slogans
38. Animal records
39. Animal facts
40. National parks and sanctuaries
41. Famous sites (India)
42. Famous sites (World)
43. India's superlatives
44. World's superlatives
45. Seven Wonders of the ancient world
46. Museums in India
47. United Nations
48. Nobel Prize
49. Indian Nobel Laureates
50. Bharat Ratna
51. National Awards
52. Inventions
53. Scientific discoveries
54. Scientific instruments
55. Branches of science
56. The planets
57. Body facts
58. Vitamins
59. Diseases and human body
60. Festivals of India
61. Major religions
62. Important days
63. Important events in Indian history
64. Important events in world history
65. Fictional characters and their creators
66. Defining places
67. Different subjects
68. Professionals
69. Important terms
70. World records held by India(ns)
71. Newspapers and periodicals
72. The top 5
73. Miscellaneous
74. Quiz
75. Answers
76. Inde
