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JNVST Answer Key 2020 Class 9 – on 8th Feb 2020 NVS Officials Held Class 9th Exam JNVST Answer Sheet 2020 Class 9th -(jnvst) Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test Answer Key 2020 for class 9 will be released by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) on its official website. The JNVST answer key can be expected within a week from the date of conduction of the examination. However, some coaching centers and individuals release their own answer keys within hours of the completion of the exam. These answer keys are unofficial, students are advised to wait for the official JNVST answer key released by NVS.

JNVST Answer key 2020 Class 9 pdf -11th January 2020 Exam Solutions Answers Sheet pdf

The JNVST examination is done in two phases, the JNVST Phase 1 is conducted in the month of January while the JNVST Phase 2 will be conducted in the month of April. However, the JNVST Phase 1 results are announced in the month of March while the JNVST Phase 2 results are announced in the month of May 2020.

JNVST Class 9 Solution Paper Pdf | JNVST Class 9 Answer Key 2020 – The JNVST Class 9 Answer Key 2020 contains the correct answers for the questions asked in the examination. Students will not have to wait until the announcement of the final result to know their marks obtained. With the aid of this answer key, students can estimate their score by comparing their answers with the correct options from the JNVST Answer Key 2020 Class 9th.

JNVST Answers Key 2020 Class 9th Dates & Details
Board Name	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Exam Type	Entrance Exam
Examination Name	JNVST Class VI, IX exam
Exam Date	11th Jan 2020
Academic Year	2020-2021
Answer key Date	Unofficial Answer Key Available Now
Answer sheet pdf Link	Download JNVST Answer Sheet 2020 Here
official website	navodaya.gov.in

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya JNVST Class 9 Answer Key 2020 –

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) took place on 11 January 2020. Students who have appeared for the examination are eagerly waiting for the JNVST Answer Key 2020. The JNV Class 9 Answer key contains the right options for the questions in each set of the question paper. There are 4 sets of question papers, namely Set-A, Set-B, Set-C, and Set-D. The JNVST answer key will be released for all the mentioned sets.

Students should download the JNVST Answer Key 2020 pdf along with the respective question paper. Each individual question is to be compared to the correct option on the answer key. 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. As there is no negative marking, marks are neither awarded nor deducted for the wrongly answered or unanswered questions.

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Answers Key – Overview

Exam Conducting Board	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Name of the exam	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
Mode of Examination	Written Test, offline
Total Marks	100
Type of examination	For admission in class 9 in Navodaya Schools
Question Type	Multiple-choice questions
Official website of the conducting board	navodaya.gov.in

JNVST Answer Key 2020 – Important Dates

Even Name	Date
JNVST Phase 1 Examination	January 11 2020
JNVST Phase 2 Examination	April 11 2020
Phase 1 Unofficial Answer Key Release	January 11, 2020
Phase 2 Unofficial Answer Key Release	April 11, 2020
Expected Result for JNVST Phase 1	March 2020
Expected Result for JNVST Phase 2	May 2020

Calculate your total score using JNV Selection Test Answer Key 2020 –

Students don’t have to wait until the announcement of the JNVST result to know their score. One can easily estimate the total marks secured in the exam with the help of JNVST Answers Key 2020. To calculate your total JNVST score, follow the steps below.

Marking Scheme for JNVST examination –

Subject	Marks
English	15
Hindi	15
Maths	35
Science	35
Total	100

NCVT MIS 2019: The full form of NCVT is National Council of Vocation Training. NCVT is an organization that follows the guidelines and principles of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, DGT, Government of India. NCVT has been consigned with the responsibility of leading nationwide exams such as All India Trade Test (AITT), Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS), and Craftsmen Training (CTS).

Direct Link to Download NCVT MIS Result 2019

For the intention of relating to the candidates and reaching out to the students, the National Council of Vocational Training has designed the Management Information System (NCVT MIS). NCVT MIS is the administration information system in a computerized database, of details regarding the enrollments and candidates for both the engineering and non-engineering skill development courses offered in several Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). For more information about NCVT visit NCVT MIS Portal (MIS Portal NCVT).

NCVT MIS Apprenticeship

The ITIs are regulated by the NCVT under the policies from Supervision of India’s Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Directorate General of Training (DGT). There are 4 exams under NCVT ITI Semester Examination such as Semester 1, Semester 2, Semester 3, and Semester 4. NCVT Management Information System produces report regarding admissions, Time table, NCVT ITI Hall Ticket, and the Result. NCVT MIS Certificate. The official website of NCVT MIS is www.ncvtmis.gov.in.

5 Best Books of Indian Polity for the Prelims and Mains Exam of IAS

Indian polity is one of the most important subjects to clear IAS exam. If you read books like Indian polity by the M. Laxmikant and Our constitution by the Subhash Kashpap and Introduction to the Constitution of India by the Durga Das Basu then it would be easy to score good marks in the prelims and mains exams of IAS and other competitive exams.

A tough battle can also be won with the help of the best weapons, leaders and soldiers. In the same way IAS; the one of the tough exams in India can also be cracked with the help of best books and teachers. In this article we have published best books of the Indian Polity for the preparation of the prelims and mains exam of IAS.

Let’s have a detail of these books;

1. Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant

If I say that nobody can become IAS without studying the book of M. Laxmikant then it won’t be hyperbole. This book is found on the table of every aspirant of IAS. So this particular book is considered as the Gita of Indian Polity. Every candidate must read this many times to ensure success in the exams.

The biggest strength of this book is authenticity of the content and conciseness of the topic. This book is very essential for the prelims and mains both the exams.
Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant is one of the most popular and comprehensive books on the subject and has been a consistent bestseller for many years.

2. Introduction to the Constitution of India – Durga Das Basu

This is also one of the best books available on the Indian Polity. This book is recommended by the most of the toppers of the IAS. This book helps in developing very good analytical skill of the IAS aspirants.

In addition to the IAS aspirants this book is also helpful for students of LL.B., LL.M., B.A. and M.A. (Political Science) courses as well as competitive examinations held by the Union and State Public Service Commissions.

3. Our Constitution by Subhash C. Kashyap

Subhash C. Kashyap is popular as the most intelligent scholar of the Indian Constitution.
The book, ‘Our Constitution’ written by the Subhash C. Kashyap is a ideal book for the introduction of the Indian Constitution. The easy language and writing method of this book will clear all the doubt of the readers related to Indian Constitution.

4. Our Parliament by Subhash Kashyap
This book is authored by the former Secretary General and Lok Sabha Secretariat of India Mr. Subhash Kashyap.

Subhash ji has thorough research and personal understanding of the functioning of Indian government.This book is a complete narration of the evolution of Indian Parliament from beginning to its present form.

This book briefly explains the roles and responsibilities of Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The book further demonstrates the hierarchy in the house and minimum qualification required to become a member of either house of the Parliament.

This book also explained the election process in India and list of some outstanding parliamentarians. It is written in lucid manner with ease-to-understand format. That is the reason this book does not distract its readers. So if somebody want to have good knowledge of the Indian Parliament then he must read this book without any doubt.

5.Indian Polity by Spectrum

Another good book on Indian Polity belongs to Spectrum publication. The first publication of this book was released in 2013 and 6th edition was published in 2018. This book  covers the recent reports of law commission and discusses various issues pertaining to the working of the Indian Constitution.

Overall this book is helpful in widening the understanding of political issues of an aspirant. I hope that after reading this book the aspirants would be able to write good answers in the mains exam of UPSC.

Book Name	Writer/Publisher
1.Indian Polity	M. Laxmikant
2. Introduction to the Constitution of India	Durga Das Basu
3. Our Constitution	Subhash C. Kashyap
4. Our Parliament	Subhash Kashyap
5. Indian Polity	Spectrum

So these were the best books of Indian polity for the preparation of the Prelims and Mains Exam of IAS.

5 Best Books of History for UGC/NET Exam

University Grant Commission (UGC) conducts the examination for various subjects for two times in a year. History subject receives a large number of application and the number of qualified students is also in large number in this subject. So if you want to know the reason behind the success of the other students. Read this article till end.

History is considered as one of the most favourite subjects among the aspirants of UGC/NET Exam. Many candidates opt this subject to appear in the UGC/NET Exam. But success touches the feat of only those who chooses good books.

If you have any kind of confusion regarding the best books for history subject then read this article to mitigate your confusion.

As per the new syllabus of the UGC, now the questions will be asked from 10 units. These all units covers the syllabus of all the aspects of Indian History i.e. Pre-history, Ancient period, Medieval Indian history and Modern India including National Movement and post independent phase.

Now let us know about the name and their review;

1. Modern India History by Bipan Chandra

This book is written by the Bipin Chandra in a chronological method. This book is a journey mapping the path of colonial India in from the eighteenth century to the twentieth century.
This book explains the reasons behind every incident took place during the English rule. After reading this book aspirants of UGC/NET will have clear understanding of incidents taken place between 18th to 19 the century.

One thing is very much clear about this book; if students read this book then they need not to mug up the historical events to remember them for long time.

2. Indian History by Krishna Reddy.

This book is very comprehensive in nature and it covers the history of ancient, medieval, and modern times.

The good part of this book is that each section of this book begins with a brief overview of the period represented through a chronological timeline. To revise the content of the section a separate section is added followed by the model test papers for self-evaluation.

This book covers these chapters;

i. Indus valley civilization and the

ii. Mauryan empire

iii. Gupta dynasty

iv. Rise and fall of the Mughal Empire

v. British rule in the country

vi. Indian struggle for independence

3. Trueman’s UGC NET History by Pramod Singh

This book of history is totally based on the new syllabus of the UGC/NET. In total, this book contains twenty five chapters. The best part of this book is that it provides complete syllabus with appropriate guidelines. It cover the chapters of ancient, medieval, and modern periods. It also put light on the information regarding the Cultural Life, Administration, and Political Developments taken place during a particular regime.

Key features of this book are;

i. Model test papers and guidelines for Paper one

ii. Sample test questions and model test papers are also given for Paper Three.

iii. previous year’s question papers

4. A Cultural History of India by A. L. Basham

This book is an examination of India’s cultural heritage through the ages. The book has inputs from scholars around the world.
It covers Indian history from ancient times to colonial times. It also focuses on areas of religion, philosophy, arts, music, architecture, science and literature in India.

Main point of this book are;

i. Muslim invaders and the fall of the ancient Hindu kingdoms

ii. End of the Muslim period

iii. Contribution of Indian Scholars in Indian development

iv. Maps and plates, pronunciation of Indian words, and Chronological tables

v. Review of India’s rich cultural and heritage

5. UGC NET History Guide by Kumar Sanjay

This book written by the Kumar Sanjay, is very concise in nature and contains updated syllabus of the UGC/NET. It covers the full syllabus of paper 3. In addition to the UGC/NET this book is also helpful for other competitive exams to be held in India. The syllabus of the UGC is divided into different units and key points to remember are also given in the end of the each chapter.

Salient features of this book are;

i. Model test papers and guidelines for Paper one.

ii. Objective type questions and model test papers are provided for Paper Two.

iii. Sample test questions and model test papers are also given for Paper Three.

iv. previous years’ question papers

 

7 Best History Books for IAS Prelims and Mains Exam

During the journey of preparation for Civil Services we can’t ignore History subject. History books are helpful as an Optional subject and for General Studies paper in the Prelims as well as in Mains exam. We are providing the list of 7 best History books for IAS Prelims and Mains Exam in the article which will ease your preparation.

The syllabus of History subject is divided into ancient history, medieval history, modern history, and world history.

List of  7 best History Books for IAS Prelims and Mains Exam

1.India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma

This book gives you the glimpse and description of the history of early India.

Following topics are covered:

–  At the very starting it discuss about the significance of Ancient Indian History, origin, and growth of civilisations, empire, and religions.

– It also deals with specific cultures of the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Vedic and Harappan civilisation.

– Geographical, ecological and linguistic backgrounds are also covered.

– Rise of empires like Magadha etc. are covered.

– Rise of Jainism and Buddhism

– Period of Mauryas, Satvahanas, Guptas, Harshavardhana, Central Asian countries are also analysed.

– Also, focus on Varna system, trade, developments in science and most important also covered the process of transition from ancient to medieval India with the Aryan culture.

– History in chronological order with Facts and Figures is covered.

Key features of the book

• The language used in the book is simple and easy to understand.
• Quality of paper is fine.
• Paperback: 387 pages
• Helpful for UPSC Mains exam and also gives conceptual clarity for prelims exam.

2.The Wonder that was India by A.L Basham for Ancient History

This book covers comprehensive Indian history that includes culture, religion, governance, social evolution, tradition, languages, philosophy and science. It also gives you the glimpse of how Indian history and culture is connected with the roots.

Following topics are covered:

– Harappan or Indus Valley Civilisation, decline of the Harappan civilisation and settlements. Also book gives you an idea about the possibility of Harappans moved towards south and settled in peninsular region.

*Helpful in mains as well as in prelims.

– Aryan invasion theory, evolution of Hindu religion and impact of Jainism and Buddhism.

– Society and Culture is briefly explained in the book which is useful in Mains and Prelims both.

– Book also explored the significant role of the Hindu religion played on the lives of the people.

– Interesting facts about Indian History and Culture which will help in Mains as well as in Prelims Exam.

Key features of the book

• The language used in the book is lucid and easy to understand.
• Visualisation picture for all the Pre-Historic and Vedic society.
• Pages quality of the book is average.
• Paperback: 572 pages

3.Medieval India by Satish Chandra

This book gives you great knowledge about medieval period and covers the historical landscape of the Indian subcontinent over a period of a thousand years, between the eighth and eighteenth century AD. It will help more in UPSC mains preparation.

Following topics are covered:

– Political situation in Medieval India.

– The book covers the beginning, growth and fall of several dynasty including Cholas, Rajputs, Vijayanagra kings, Bahmanids, Marathas etc.

– Reason of fall of dynasties is also covered.

– Culture, internal revolution that happened in that period is discussed.

– Intense research of archived documents, coins, monuments, books, traveller’s accounts and other sources are covered.

Key features of the book

• The text of the book is easy to understand.
• Printing of the book is average.
• Quality of page is average.
• Paperback: 392 pages

4.Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India all the three volumes by J.L Mehta

This  book consists of three volumes and covered all the aspects of early-medieval and medieval period. First volume covers 1000- 1526, second volume covers Mughal empire from 1526-1707 and third volume focuses on Medieval Indian Society and Culture. Book also gives a descriptive, analytical and critical survey of the Mughal Empire. Useful for UPSC mains exam and also gives conceptual clarity.

Following topics are covered:

– The travelogues, Indigenous Literature.

–  Ghaznavid empire, evaluation of political condition.

–  Foundation of Delhi Sultanate.

–  Turkish power politics

–  Khilji imperialism

– The travelogues, Indigenous Literature.

– Ghaznavid empire, evaluation of political condition.

– Foundation of Delhi Sultanate.

– Turkish power politics

– Khilji imperialism

– Rise and fall of Empires

– Akbar and Religion

– Provincial and Local Administration

– Chronicle of Jahangir Reign

– Shahjahan, Aurangzeb

– Marathas and decline of the Empire

Key features of the book

• Good quality in packaging and content.
• Updated and revised edition.
• Language used is simple.
• Quality of paper is good.
• Volume 1 Paperback: 326 pages, Volume II Paperback: 624 pages and Volume III Paperback: 324 pages.

5.History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra

This book covers the journey of colonial India from the eighteenth century to the twentieth century. It gives social insight about the factors that led Britishers to rule in India. It throws light on the nationalist movement and colonialism. It will be helpful for UPSC Mains as well as Prelims exam.

Following topics are covered:

– Indian States and Society in the Eighteenth Century.

– Religious and Social Reform after 1858

– The Struggle for Sawaraj

– The Nationalist Movement

– European Penetration and the British Conquest

– Social and Cultural Awakening in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

– The Decline of the Mughal Empire

– The Revolt Of 1857

– The Nationalist Movement: 1858-1905

– Administrative changes after 1858 and Administrative Organisation and Society and Cultural Policy.

The book also deals with the economic, religious, and social history of India and helpful for both mains as well as prelim examination for UPSC.

Key features of the book

• Language of the book is simple and easy to understand.
• Pages of the book are average.
• Printing quality is fine.
• Paperback: 360 pages

6.India’s Struggle for Independence: 1857-1947 by Bipan Chandra

This book will give you detail, in-depth overview on Independence movement. It gives an insight of India’s freedom struggle against British rule. No doubt, book has covered all the Indian National struggle chapters. It will be helpful for mains and prelims UPSC examination. It will also help in answer writing for mains exam.

Following topics are covered:

– Rise of organised movements

– Rise of Indian nationalism (1885-1905)

– All India Muslim league

– First World War

– Gandhi arrive India and movements like non-cooperation movement, civil disobedience movement, etc.

– Revolutionary movement

– Final process of India self-rule movement

– Impact of World War 2

– Sovereignty and partition of India

Key features of the book

• The book is in the form of novel.
• Page quality is good.
• Printing of the book is good.
• Used simple language, easy to read and understand.
• Paperback: 600 pages

7.History of the World by Arjun Dev and Indira Arjun Dev

Best Books for English Language/ Verbal Ability Section of Competitive/ Govt Exams

In this article, we are going to share the list of best books available for the English Language/ Verbal Ability Section of various Competitive & Government Exams like Banking (IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD) PO/Clerk/SO/RRB Exams, SSC Exams, Insurance Exams, Railway Board Exams, CSAT, State Government Competitive Exams, MBA Entrance Exams (CAT, SNAP, MAT, XAT), etc.

‘English Language’ or ‘Verbal Ability’ is an important section in most of the Competitive Government Exams like Bank (IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD) PO and Clerk Exams, SSC Exams, Insurance Exams, Railway Board Exams, CSAT, State Government Competitive Exams, MBA Entrance Exams (CAT, SNAP, MAT, XAT), etc. In any competitive exam, proper understanding of English Grammar Usage and good Reading Comprehension Skill will help you scoring high marks in– ‘English Language’ or ‘Verbal Ability’ Section.  The topics covered under English Language Section are basically originated from four categories, i.e., Grammar Usage, Vocabulary Usage, Comprehension Skills and Writing Skills. So let’s have a look at the topics covered under ‘English Language’ or ‘Verbal Ability’ Section of various Competitive Exams:

English Language Section Topics
Categories	Topics
Grammar Usage	Spotting the Errors
	Sentence Improvement
	Identifying Correct Spellings
Vocabulary Usage	Synonyms & Antonyms
	One Word Substitution
	Fill in the Blanks
	Cloze Test
	Idioms & Phrases
Comprehension Skills	Reading Comprehension
	Para jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangement
Writing Skills	Essay Writing
	Précis Writing
	Letter Writing (Formal & Informal)

So for the ease of candidates we have compiled the list of Best Books recommended by the Subject Experts for the English Language or Verbal Ability Section Preparation.

Book Name	Author/Publisher (Edition)	About the Book
Objective General English	RS Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal/ S Chand Publishing (15 march 2017)	This book is a Question Bank for different competitive examinations as it also includes previous year questions of exams held between 2010 and 2017. This book is recommended for various exams like IBPS-CWE Bank PO/Clerical/Specialist Officers, RRB Officers; SBI-PO/Clerical; NABARD &IDBI Bank Executive Offices; SSC-CGL (Tier I and II); SSC-CHSL (10+2); SSC-FCI Grade III; SSC-CPO/SI/ASI, Income Tax etc.; LIC/GIC/ UIICO AAOs, etc; UPSC-CSAT, SCRA etc; and other State Services Exams; Railways Grade ‘D’ & other Technical & Non-Technical Exam; MAT; CMAT; CET (MBA); SNAP; BBA; BBM & other B School Admission Tests; NTSE; CLAT; Hotel Management etc.
English for Bank Exams (Preliminary & Main)	S. Chand Publishing (1 December 2018)	This book is especially designed for cracking Banking Exams like PO/MT/SO/Clerk/RRB conducted by RBI, SBI and IBPS-RRBs. It contains more than 10 previous years’ chapter-wise solved papers and 3000 objective type solved questions which are in accordance to the latest pattern, syllabus, question format, and changing trends of various Banking Examinations.
Objective General English	SJ Thakur, SK Rout/ B.K Publications (2017)	This book covers wide variety of topics under English Language Section like Basic Grammar, Applied Grammar, Verbal Ability and Objective Comprehension to cater to the needs of aspirants for a wide spectrum of competitive examinations ranging from Union and States’ Civil services examinations, SSC (CGL & CHSL), LIC & GIC, RBI and IBPS conducted examinations to IFS, CDS, NDS, TGT, PGT and host of others.
Descriptive English	SP Bakshi, Richa Sharma/ Arihant Publication (2017)	This book is helpful for Descriptive Paper of the Competitive Exams. It will help in improving writing skills of the candidates covering all the topics related to Descriptive English Section like Writing Skills, Essay Writing, Expansion Writing, Report Writing, Précis Writing and Letter Writing
Wiley’s ExamXpert Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT 2019	Captain AK Kalia/ Wiley (2019)	This book is specially designed for CAT, XAT and other MBA Entrance exams aspirants. The book contains various topics covered under the English and Verbal Reasoning section of MBA Entrance Exams like Grammar Usage, Vocabulary Usage, Comprehension Skills, Fact Inference Judgement, Parajumbles, etc

Best Books for Mathematics/ Numerical Ability/ Quantitative Aptitude Section of Competitive/ Govt Exams

For good preparation, the candidates need to take support of the best books for each section. There are many books available in the market claiming to be the best, but it is advisable not to fall prey to the claims and decide to buy a book on the basis of its merits. It is important to keep a check on the contents of the books before buying and tally it with the relevant syllabus of the competitive exam. The candidates should also analyze the originality of the books while buying as well, by double checking the holograms and publishing agencies well. There are books which are made to make life easier for the candidates and these books contain Mock Tests, Previous Year Questions and many more to help candidates prepare a blueprint of their examination preparation strategy.