The Oxford Student Atlas for India uses the latest state-of-the-art techniques to produce maps that are accurate and easy to read. It meets the syllabi requirements of various education boards in India. Thoroughly researched and up-to-date, this second edition of the atlas also caters to the needs of the students preparing for competitive examinations conducted by the UPSC, State Public Service Commissions and other examining bodies. Key Features • Provides the latest available socio-economic maps and data culled from authoritative sources • Provides special sections on the history of map-making and concepts of contour and landforms in the beginning of the atlas • Covers important topical themes such as biosphere reserves, wetlands and wildlife, power projects, agricultural regions, levels of industrial development, human development, tourism and mass media, cultural realms, heritage, etc. • Includes 24 maps focusing on the history of Indian subcontinent and 8 maps focusing on environmental concerns and natural disasters of the country • Includes an informative section on world history, a world time zone map and world – geographic comparisons • Student-friendly and easy–to-use with both pictorial and graphical representation • Contains a fully updated and revised index