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Indian & World Geography

Physical, economic and human geography of India and the world.

3 महीनेअवधि 11Chapters46टॉपिक
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01The Universe, Solar System and the Earth 4 टॉपिक
  1. Solar system and planets
  2. Latitudes, longitudes and time
  3. Rotation, revolution and seasons
  4. Eclipses
02Geomorphology 4 टॉपिक
  1. Interior of the earth and discontinuities
  2. Rocks and the rock cycle
  3. Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
  4. Landforms made by rivers, wind, glaciers and sea
03Climatology 5 टॉपिक
  1. Structure and composition of the atmosphere
  2. Insolation and heat budget
  3. Pressure belts and planetary winds
  4. Local winds, jet streams and cyclones
  5. Climatic regions of the world
04Oceanography 4 टॉपिक
  1. Ocean floor relief
  2. Temperature and salinity of oceans
  3. Ocean currents
  4. Tides, coral reefs and El Nino
05World Regional Geography 4 टॉपिक
  1. Continents and major countries
  2. Grasslands, deserts and forests of the world
  3. Major rivers, lakes and straits
  4. World distribution of resources
06India: Location, Physiography and Drainage 5 टॉपिक
  1. Location and extent
  2. Himalayas, plains, plateau, coasts and islands
  3. Himalayan river systems
  4. Peninsular rivers
  5. Lakes of India
07Climate of India 4 टॉपिक
  1. Monsoon mechanism
  2. Seasons of India
  3. Distribution of rainfall
  4. Western disturbances and cyclones
08Soils and Natural Vegetation of India 4 टॉपिक
  1. Soil types and distribution
  2. Soil erosion and conservation
  3. Forest types
  4. National parks, biosphere reserves and wildlife
09Agriculture and Irrigation in India 4 टॉपिक
  1. Cropping seasons and major crops
  2. Leading producing states
  3. Irrigation and multipurpose projects
  4. Green revolution and land reforms
10Minerals, Energy and Industries of India 4 टॉपिक
  1. Metallic and non-metallic minerals
  2. Coal, petroleum and natural gas
  3. Nuclear and renewable energy
  4. Iron and steel and other industries
11Transport, Population and Settlements 4 टॉपिक
  1. Roads, railways, waterways and ports
  2. Population: Census 2011 features
  3. Urbanisation and migration
  4. Human development

परिचय

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

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.

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