NCERT Compendium for UPSC - SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | Comprehensive coverage of both Old and New NCERTs from Class 6th to 12th | One stop solution for UPSC and State PSCs| by USPC toppers | 2025 Exams

About the Book

McGraw Hill presents the 1st edition of NCERT COMPENDIUM-SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT, authored by a team led by Sumesh Chahal includes, recent UPSC CSE toppers namely Animesh Pradhan, Virupaksh Singh, and Shubham Jain. This book offers a comprehensive study of Science and Environment, drawing upon the rich resources provided by the NCERT. It is designed specifically for UPSC and State PSCs aspirants. The content breaks down, complex concepts about daily life changes related to science and our surrounding environment, into easy-to-understand basics. It is suitable for anyone curious about science and the environment, irrespective of their educational background. Each chapter is accompanied by clear explanations, data/facts, infographics, related images/maps, practice MCQs and model questions for main examination at the end of each chapter, facilitating effective learning and retention.

Salient Features

🧪 This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the science and the environment.

🧪 Incorporates essential data points, statistics, and related reports published occasionally to support effective learning using flowcharts and relevant diagrams.

🧪 Addresses gaps in NCERT’s coverage and offers additional information.

NCERT Compendium Series

Book 1 - NCERT Compendium Indian and World Geography

Book 2 - NCERT Compendium Indian and World History

Book 3 - NCERT Compendium Indian Economy

Book 4 - NCERT Compendium Indian Polity 

Book 5 - NCERT Compendium Science and Environment

Book 6 - NCERT Compendium Indian Society

Table of Contents

Unit 1 The Living Organisms Characteristics and Habitats

Unit 2 Conservation of Plants and Animals

Unit 3 Our Environment

Unit 4 Organisms and Populations

Unit 5 Ecosystem

Unit 6 Biodiversity & Conservation

Unit 7 Environmental Issues

Unit 8 The Fundamental Unit of Life

Unit 9 Tissues

Unit 10 Components of Food

Unit 11 Separation of Substances

Unit 12 Getting to Know Plants

Unit 13 Life Processes

Unit 14 Microorganisms: Friends & Foe

Unit 15 Control and Coordination

Unit 16 Improvement in Food Resources

Unit 17 Crop Production and Management

Unit 18 How do Organisms Reproduce?

Unit 19 Heredity

Unit 20 Sound

Unit 21 Motion

Unit 22 Light: Reflection and Refraction

Unit 23 The Human Eye and the Colourful World

Unit 24 Friction

Unit 25 Matter in Our Surroundings

Unit 26 Acids, Bases, and Salts

Unit 27 Environmental Chemistry

Unit 28 Biotechnology: Principles, Processes and Applications