Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Phase 1 — basicsपहला चरण — बुनियादConcepts of every subject from the start.
The Universe, Solar System and the EarthGeomorphologyClimatologyOceanographyWorld Regional GeographyIndia: Location, Physiography and Drainage
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Phase 2 — advanced topicsदूसरा चरण — उन्नत विषयThe remaining topics at exam level.
Climate of IndiaSoils and Natural Vegetation of IndiaAgriculture and Irrigation in IndiaMinerals, Energy and Industries of IndiaTransport, Population and Settlements
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Phase 3 — practice & previous papersतीसरा चरण — अभ्यासTopic tests, previous-year questions and speed practice.
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Phase 4 — mock testsचौथा चरण — मॉक टेस्टFull-length mock tests in the real exam pattern, with analysis.
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Indian & World Geography examपरीक्षाExam-day plan and document checklist.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
सिलेबस · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 11 chapters · 46 topics
01The Universe, Solar System and the Earth
4 टॉपिक+
- Solar system and planets
- Latitudes, longitudes and time
- Rotation, revolution and seasons
- Eclipses
02Geomorphology
4 टॉपिक+
- Interior of the earth and discontinuities
- Rocks and the rock cycle
- Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
- Landforms made by rivers, wind, glaciers and sea
03Climatology
5 टॉपिक+
- Structure and composition of the atmosphere
- Insolation and heat budget
- Pressure belts and planetary winds
- Local winds, jet streams and cyclones
- Climatic regions of the world
04Oceanography
4 टॉपिक+
- Ocean floor relief
- Temperature and salinity of oceans
- Ocean currents
- Tides, coral reefs and El Nino
05World Regional Geography
4 टॉपिक+
- Continents and major countries
- Grasslands, deserts and forests of the world
- Major rivers, lakes and straits
- World distribution of resources
06India: Location, Physiography and Drainage
5 टॉपिक+
- Location and extent
- Himalayas, plains, plateau, coasts and islands
- Himalayan river systems
- Peninsular rivers
- Lakes of India
07Climate of India
4 टॉपिक+
- Monsoon mechanism
- Seasons of India
- Distribution of rainfall
- Western disturbances and cyclones
08Soils and Natural Vegetation of India
4 टॉपिक+
- Soil types and distribution
- Soil erosion and conservation
- Forest types
- National parks, biosphere reserves and wildlife
09Agriculture and Irrigation in India
4 टॉपिक+
- Cropping seasons and major crops
- Leading producing states
- Irrigation and multipurpose projects
- Green revolution and land reforms
10Minerals, Energy and Industries of India
4 टॉपिक+
- Metallic and non-metallic minerals
- Coal, petroleum and natural gas
- Nuclear and renewable energy
- Iron and steel and other industries
11Transport, Population and Settlements
4 टॉपिक+
- Roads, railways, waterways and ports
- Population: Census 2011 features
- Urbanisation and migration
- Human development
About this course
आप यह कर पाएँगे
- Explain the solar system, earth's motions, time zones and seasons
- Describe geomorphology, climatology and oceanography concepts asked in prelims
- Locate important countries, grasslands, rivers, lakes and straits of the world
- Explain India's physiography, drainage, climate, soils and vegetation
- Describe agriculture, irrigation, minerals, energy and industries of India
- Solve UPSC / UPPSC prelims geography and map-based questions
यह किसके लिए है
- UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) aspirants
- UPPSC PCS and other state PSC aspirants
- Aspirants of SSC, railway, defence and other one-day exams
आपको क्या चाहिए
- Graduation (pursuing or completed)
- An atlas (Oxford / Orient BlackSwan) for map practice
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
सवाल
Is map work part of the course?
Yes. Every chapter has atlas-based practice; map-based questions are common in prelims.
Which books form the base?
NCERT geography books of classes 6-12 and a standard atlas; our notes add prelims-specific points.
Is current geography (places in news) covered?
The module covers lasting physical and economic geography. The centre adds a monthly current-affairs set for places in news.
Is Census data taught?
Yes, key Census 2011 figures on population, sex ratio, literacy and density are covered.