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Class 11 Geography

Class 11 Geography: full syllabus tuition with regular tests (CBSE / UP Board).

12 MonthsDuration 20Chapters98Topics
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01Geography as a Discipline 5 topics
  1. Geography as an integrating discipline
  2. Geography as the study of spatial relations
  3. Systematic and regional approaches
  4. Branches of geography
  5. Physical geography and its importance
02The Origin and Evolution of the Earth 5 topics
  1. Early theories of origin of the earth
  2. Big Bang theory
  3. Star formation and formation of planets
  4. Evolution of lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere
  5. Origin of life
03Interior of the Earth 5 topics
  1. Sources of information about the interior
  2. Earthquake waves and shadow zones
  3. Types and effects of earthquakes
  4. Structure of the earth: crust, mantle, core
  5. Volcanoes and volcanic landforms
04Distribution of Oceans and Continents 5 topics
  1. Continental drift theory
  2. Post-drift studies: convection currents, ocean floor mapping
  3. Sea floor spreading
  4. Plate tectonics and major plates
  5. Movement of the Indian plate
05Geomorphic Processes 5 topics
  1. Endogenic and exogenic processes
  2. Diastrophism and volcanism
  3. Weathering and its types
  4. Mass movements
  5. Erosion, deposition and soil formation
06Landforms and their Evolution 5 topics
  1. Running water: erosional and depositional landforms
  2. Groundwater (karst) landforms
  3. Glaciers
  4. Waves and currents (coastal landforms)
  5. Winds (desert landforms)
07Composition and Structure of Atmosphere 4 topics
  1. Composition: gases, water vapour, dust
  2. Structure: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
  3. Elements of weather and climate
  4. Ozone layer
08Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature 5 topics
  1. Insolation and its variation
  2. Heating and cooling of atmosphere
  3. Heat budget of the earth
  4. Distribution of temperature
  5. Inversion of temperature
09Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems 5 topics
  1. Atmospheric pressure and pressure belts
  2. Forces affecting wind: pressure gradient, Coriolis, friction
  3. General circulation and seasonal winds
  4. Air masses and fronts
  5. Tropical and extra-tropical cyclones, thunderstorms
10Water in the Atmosphere 5 topics
  1. Humidity: absolute and relative
  2. Evaporation and condensation
  3. Dew, frost, fog and mist
  4. Clouds and their types
  5. Precipitation and types of rainfall
11World Climate and Climate Change 5 topics
  1. Koeppen's classification of climates
  2. Major climatic types
  3. Climate change in the past
  4. Causes of climate change
  5. Global warming and greenhouse gases
12Water (Oceans) 4 topics
  1. Hydrological cycle
  2. Relief of the ocean floor
  3. Temperature of ocean waters
  4. Salinity of ocean waters and its distribution
13Movements of Ocean Water 5 topics
  1. Waves
  2. Tides: causes and types
  3. Importance of tides
  4. Ocean currents: types and causes
  5. Major ocean currents and their effects
14Biodiversity and Conservation 5 topics
  1. Meaning and levels of biodiversity
  2. Importance of biodiversity
  3. Loss of biodiversity
  4. Conservation of biodiversity
  5. Hotspots and Earth Summit
15India - Location 4 topics
  1. Location and size of India
  2. Latitudinal and longitudinal extent
  3. Indian Standard Time
  4. India and its neighbours
16Structure and Physiography 6 topics
  1. Geological divisions of India
  2. The Northern and North-eastern mountains
  3. The Northern Plains
  4. The Peninsular Plateau
  5. The Indian Desert
  6. Coastal plains and islands
17Drainage System 5 topics
  1. Drainage patterns
  2. Himalayan and Peninsular drainage
  3. Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra systems
  4. Peninsular river systems
  5. Comparison of Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
18Climate 5 topics
  1. Unity and diversity in the monsoon climate
  2. Factors determining India's climate
  3. Seasons: winter, hot weather, south-west monsoon, retreating monsoon
  4. Distribution of rainfall
  5. Climatic regions and global warming
19Natural Vegetation 5 topics
  1. Types of forests in India
  2. Tropical evergreen, deciduous, thorn, montane, littoral and swamp forests
  3. Forest cover and conservation
  4. Wildlife and protected areas
  5. Biosphere reserves
20Natural Hazards and Disasters 5 topics
  1. Natural hazards and disasters
  2. Earthquakes and tsunami
  3. Tropical cyclones
  4. Floods, droughts and landslides
  5. Disaster management in India

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the origin of the earth, its interior and the theory of plate tectonics
  • Describe geomorphic processes and the landforms made by rivers, glaciers, wind and waves
  • Explain the structure of the atmosphere, insolation, pressure belts, winds and world climates
  • Describe ocean relief, salinity, tides and currents, and the need for biodiversity conservation
  • Explain India's location, physiography, drainage, climate, vegetation and natural hazards
  • Read and draw maps and diagrams for board-exam answers

Who it is for

  • Class 11 humanities and science students taking Geography (CBSE and UP Board)
  • Students preparing for CUET, UPSC / PCS foundation and NDA geography

What you need

  • Passed Class 10 with Social Science
  • NCERT 'Fundamentals of Physical Geography' and 'India: Physical Environment' textbooks, atlas and outline maps

Questions

Which books are covered?

Both NCERT Class 11 Geography books, 'Fundamentals of Physical Geography' and 'India: Physical Environment', as per the current rationalised syllabus.

Is map work practised?

Yes. Map items of each chapter are marked on outline maps of the world and India every week.

Is practical work covered?

Yes. The practical book (maps, scales, latitude-longitude, topographical sheets) is taught alongside theory.

How are tests conducted?

Chapter tests, monthly tests with map work and a full-syllabus final exam.

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