Below is the reference book list of each subject as per the syllabus of the Maharashtra CDPO exam.
General Studies
It includes State, National, International current affairs
- To the Point Magzine, Abhijit Rathod
- Year Book 2022, Deva Jadhvar
IQ test and Arithmetic
It includes IQ tests evaluate logic, speed of thought & pattern recognition
- Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, Sachin Dhawale
- MPSC Paper Solution Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, SAIMkatta Publication
Grammar
It contains questions on Marathi and English grammar as well as passages on Marathi and English
- Marathi & English Pranshsanch, Lokseva Publication
- English Grammar, Sachin Jadhavar
General Science
General Science includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (10th level)
- 8,9,10th Maharashtra State Board Books
- General Science, Dr. Sachin Bhaske
Sociology and Psychology
It includes the nature of society, various social problems in India and Maharashtra, the definition of psychology, the basis of human behavior, and the scope of psychology.
- 11th & 12th Psychology, Maharashtra State Board Books
- 11th Sociology, Maharashtra State Board Book
- 12th Understanding Indian Society, Maharashtra State Board Book
Information and communication technology
It includes information and technology abbreviations, email, advantages, and disadvantages of the Internet, the impact of globalization, and new developments in the technology
- 11th & 12th Information Technology, Maharashtra State Board Books
Social work
It includes related research methods of social work, history of social work, work of social reformers in India and Maharashtra
- 11th History State Board (Old)
- Maharashtra Social Reformer, Gaurav Kotecha
Indian Constitution
Does it include how the Indian Constitution was formed? The government system in India, as well as the Panchayat system in Maharashtra
- Indian Polity, M. Laxmikant (K Sagar Publication)
- Panchayat Raj Mind Map, Rithesh Khirad
Human rights
It includes the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, the system of human rights enforcement in India and Maharashtra, child sex ratio, child mortality rate, etc.
Candidates for this subject can do only the Human Rights section from the book Human Resource Development & Human Rights available for MPSC Rajyaseva Main Examination.
- Human Rights, Unique Publication
Women and Child Development
This includes the schemes and functions of the Central and State Governments related to Women and Child Development, Women's Commission, and Child Development Commission
Candidates should pay special attention to the current affairs related to women and child development and visit the government's official website.
- Official website of Ministry of Women and Child Development (@wcd.nic.in)
- Official website of Government of Maharashtra, Department of women and child development (@womenchild.maharashtra.gov)
- Official website of National Commission for Women (@ncw.nic.in)
- Official website of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (@ncpcr.gov.in)
Women and Child Development Act
It includes laws of Central Government and State Government related to women and child development
- Women and Child Development Act, Amir Sheikh
Home Science
These include nutrition, nutritional problems in India and Maharashtra, their causes, various government schemes
- Food Science and Technology, 12th Maharashtra State Board Book
- Health and Physical Education,11th & 12th Maharashtra State Board Book
- Home Management, 11th & 12th Maharashtra State Board Book
Child Development and Women's Development
These include identification of child development, important stages of child development, various problems of child development
- Child development, 11th & 12th Maharashtra State Board Book
Other Important Books
It contains some books for quick revision. Also included are some books to practice from previous year’s question papers.
- Women and Child Development Analysis, Amir Sheikh
- Women and Child Development, K Sagar
- Yojana Magazines
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