Physical Geography
- Climatic changes
- Global warming
- Greenhouse effect
- Classification of climates, (Koppen and Thornthwaite)
- Tropical and temperate cyclones
- Air masses and fronts
- Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, inversion of temperature
- Insolation,heat budget of the earth
- Composition, Structure and Stratification of the atmosphere
- Geomorphic processes; Weathering, mass wasting, erosion and deposition,soil formation,Landscape cycles, ideas of Davis and Penck
- Evolution and characteristics of landforms in the Fluvial, Glacial, Arid and Karst regions
- Major types of rocks and their characteristics
- Tsunamis
- Earthquakes
- Plate tectonics
- Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory
- Interior of earth,
- Origin and evolution of earth
- Various National Missions and Programmes:-
- Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
- Indian Agriculture- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
- INDIAN AGRICULTURE—CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
- DRY FARMING IN INDIA
- POULTRY FARMING and SILVER REVOLUTION IN INDIA
- SERICULTURE IN INDIA
- SECOND GREEN REVOLUTION
- AQUA CULTURE
- WHITE REVOLUTION IN INDIA
- Green Revolution in India
- CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE
- Institutional Factors of Agriculture (1) Land Tenure and Land Tenancy (ii) Land Holding
- Physical factors: Terrain, topography, climate, and soil. which determine agriculture
- agriculture
- Infrastructure-energy,ports,roads,airports,railwaysetc
Indian Geography
- Agricultural Crops of India
- Landforms
- Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India
- Mineral Resources of India
- Drainage System of India
- Environment and Ecological Issues
- Development of Industries : Types of Industries;factors of industrial location, distribution and changing pattern of selected industries [iron and steel, cotton textile, sugar and petro- chemicals); Weber’s theory of industrial location-lts relevance in the modern world.
- Non- metallic and conventional minerals [coal,petroleum and natural gas), (c) hydro electricity and non conventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, bio-gas),(d) energy sources Their distribution and conservation.
- Minerals and Energy Resources : Distribution and utility of [a] metallic minerals (ion ore, copper, bauxite, manganese)
- Scarcity of water, methods of conservation-rain water harvesting and watershed management, ground water management
- Utilization for industrial and other purposes, irrigation
- Water Resources : Availability
- Geographical condition and distribution of major crops, like,Rice, Wheat,Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane, Rubber, Tea and Coffee
- Development and Utilization Land Resources ie General land use, agricultural land use
- Natural Resources of India
- functional classification of urban settlements Problems of human settlement in India
- Urban morphology
- Types of Settlements : rural and urban
- Population, environment and development
- Age: Sex, ratio, rural-urban composition
- Population growth, distribution and density
- Natural Hazards : Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides
- Major types of Soils.(ICAR classification) and their distribution. Soil degradation and conservation
- Natural Vegetation-Forest types and distribution, wild life, conservation, biosphere reserves
- Food scarcity
- Green Revolution and its impact on major crops of India
- Indian monsoon, mechanism, onset and retreat
- Drainage Systems Himalayan and the Peninsular
- Structure, relief and physiographic divisions
- Structure, relief and physiographic divisions
- Multipurpose Projects & Hydro-Electric Projects in India
- Mineral Resources of India:Non Metalic
- Mineral Resources of India:-Metallic Minerals
- Drainage System of India
- Geological and Physiographic divisions of India
- Various National Missions and Programmes:-
- Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
- Indian Agriculture- Current Status, Issues & initiatives.
- INDIAN AGRICULTURE—CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
- DRY FARMING IN INDIA
World Geography
Faqs on Geography of India and World Geography of Uttar Pradesh
What are the major physiographic divisions of India?
India is divided into six physiographic regions: The Northern Mountains (Himalayas), the Northern Plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.
Name the three major Himalayan ranges in India.
The three major Himalayan ranges are the Himadri (Greater Himalayas), Himachal (Lesser Himalayas), and Shiwaliks (Outer Himalayas).
What is the difference between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats?
The Western Ghats are a continuous range running parallel to the western coast, known for their biodiversity and high rainfall. The Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and lower in elevation.
Which are the major rivers in India?
The major rivers in India are the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, Narmada, and Tapi.
What are the different types of climates found in India?
India experiences a variety of climates, including tropical monsoon, tropical wet and dry, subtropical humid, montane, and arid climates.
What is the impact of the monsoon on India?
The monsoon brings the majority of India’s rainfall, which is crucial for agriculture and water resources.
What are the major mineral resources found in India?
India is rich in minerals like coal, iron ore, bauxite, mica, manganese, limestone, and thorium.
Which state in India is the largest producer of coal?
Chhattisgarh is the largest producer of coal in India.
Name the seven continents of the world.
The seven continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
Which is the largest and smallest continent by area?
Asia is the largest continent and Australia is the smallest.
Name the five major oceans of the world.
The five major oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans.
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world, located in the Himalayas.
Name the longest river in the world.
The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world.
What are some of the major environmental issues facing the world today?
Some major environmental issues include climate change, deforestation, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and water scarcity.