Geography of India and the world¶
Counts for 22 exams in this list (see the overlap map). Prepare it once.
What it covers¶
Based on the official syllabi of exams like UPSC CSE and TNPSC Group 1:
- Physical Geography: Landforms, climate, oceans, and atmospheric phenomena.
- Indian Geography: Physical features, river systems, climate, soils, natural vegetation, agriculture, minerals, energy resources, and industries.
- World Geography: Major physical divisions, climatic regions, and mapping.
- Human and Economic Geography: Population, settlements, economic activities, and resources.
- Disasters: Types, management, and mitigation.
Depth by exam family¶
| Family | Depth |
|---|---|
| UPSC | High (Conceptual, analytical, and mapping) |
| State PSC | Moderate to High (Factual and conceptual) |
Free resources¶
- NCERT Textbooks: ncert.nic.in/textbook.php (Class 6–12 Geography)
- India Meteorological Department: mausam.imd.gov.in (Climate data)
- Bhuvan (ISRO): bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in (Geospatial data)
How to practise¶
Study with an atlas open; mark every place you read about. Solve previous year questions from the official exam body websites.