Geography for UPSC
Geography for Civil Services UPSC
Geomorphology (Earth’s Structure & Landforms)
- the origin of the universe
- solar system
- origin and evolution of the earth
- geological history of earth and geological time scales
- latitudes
- longitudes
- motions of the earth and their impact, etc.
- Plate Tectonics & Continental Drift Theory
- Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Associated Landforms
- Weathering, Erosion & Mass Movement
- Landforms Created by Oceans
- Landforms Created by Rivers
- Landforms Created by Wind
- Landforms Created by Glaciers
Climatology (Weather & Climate)
- Structure & Composition of Atmosphere
- Heat Budget of Earth & Temperature Distribution
- Pressure Belts, Winds, and Jet Streams
- Cyclones (Tropical & Temperate)
- Monsoons & Indian Climate
- El Niño, La Niña & Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
- Precipitation & Types of Rainfall
Oceanography (Oceans & Coastal Features)
- Ocean Floor Features
- Oceanic Circulation(Temperature and Salinity)
- Ocean Currents & Their Impact
- Waves, Tides & Marine Resources
- Coral Reefs – Types & Distribution
- Tsunamis – Causes & Effects
Biogeography (Ecosystems & Environment)
- Major Biomes of the World
- Soil Types & Soil Erosion
- Biodiversity & Conservation Efforts
- Environmental Degradation
- Climate Change
Economic Geography
- Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sectors
- Agriculture – Types & Major Crops
- Industries – Factors of Location & Distribution
- Natural Resources – Mineral, Energy & Forest Resources
Population & Settlement Geography
- World Population- Growth & Distribution
- Migration- Causes & Consequences
- Urbanization – Trends & Issues
- Rural & Urban Settlements
Physical Features of India
- Geological Structure of India
- Physiographic Divisions – Himalayas, Indo-Gangetic Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains, Islands
- Drainage System – Himalayan & Peninsular Rivers
- Climate of India – Factors, Seasons, Monsoons
Indian Resources & Economic Geography
- Soil Types in India & Soil Conservation
- Agriculture – Major Crops, Cropping Patterns, Irrigation
- Green Revolution & Allied Sectors (Livestock, Fisheries, Horticulture)
- Mineral & Energy Resources in India
- Industrial Regions & Major Industries
Human & Urban Geography of India
- Population – Growth, Distribution, Density, Demographic Dividend
- Urbanization – Smart Cities, Challenges, Solutions
- Tribal Areas & Regional Disparities
Environmental Geography & Disaster Management
- Forests & Wildlife – Conservation Efforts
- Climate Change – Impacts on India
- National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Ramsar Sites
- Disaster Management – Earthquakes, Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides
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