Description of the book

Geography of India is one of the major subjects of UPSC civil services both in preliminary and main examination for General Knowledge and optional papers. This is not only useful for humanities candidates but also a large number of science background civil service aspirants. The book has also covered UPSC syllabus and the University syllabus. The successful preparation for the preliminary and mains examinations requires deep study of the relevant subjects. The questions asked in both prelims and mains are highly at application level.

The content of this book was decided after a detailed analysis of previous question papers of UPSC prelims and mains exams. Before finalizing the book, feedback was taken by aspirants.

The entire book is divided into 19 units as per the UPSC syllabus, each unit being dealt with in a practical manner. In addition to this each unit is supported by a large number of maps, tables, graphs, relevant and recent statistical data and key points are provided throughout the text. Lastly, the book provides previous years solved prelims questions on Geography of India from 1991 to 2021.

I hope it will be more useful to the reader in making the ideas clear. This book is prepared based upon on my one and a half decade teaching experience both at university and competitive exam centers. It is a reliable, comprehensive and up to date book on the subject. It studies the availability and potential of various physical, economic and human resources of the country. The book has been written in a simple manner and it includes recent information. I hope the students and teachers get maximum benefit out of it.

Contents

UNIT-I-GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF INDIA

UNIT-II-GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, SIZE AND EXTENT OF INDIA

UNIT-III-PHYSICAL OR RELIEF FEATURES OF INDIA

UNIT-IV-DRAINAGE OR RIVER SYSTEM OF INDIA

UNIT-V-CLIMATE OF INDIA

UNIT-VI-NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE

UNIT-VII-SOILS OF INDIA

UNIT-VIII-LAND UTILIZATION IN INDIA

UNIT-IX-MULTIPURPOSE RIVER VALLEY PROJECT

UNIT-X-AGRICULTURE

UNIT-XI- ANIMAL RESOURCES

UNIT-XII -MINERAL RESOURCES

UNIT-XIII -ELECTRICITY

UNIT-XIV-INDUSTRIES

UNIT-XV-TRANSPORT AND COMMUNUICATION

UNIT-XVI-RACE, TRIBES, RELIGION, LANGUAGES IN INDIA

UNIT-XVII-NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS OF INDIA

UNIT-XVIII-FOREIGN TRADE

UNIT-XIX-POPULATION OF INDIA

PREVIOUS YEARS SOLVED PRELIMS QUESTION PAPERS 1991-2021 TOPIC WISE