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Trend Analysis of Economic Geography

Economic Geography is the study of the spatial variation of. human economic activities – production, consumption, and exchange, with emphasis on resource endowments, international trade and commerce, population growth, settlements, development, interaction and interdependencies, and regional supply and demand.

The questions on this subject in Prelims examination is basically related to the location of the resources.

Broad topics which are covered in the Economic Geography are as follows:

1.      Natural Resources and its Classification

2.      Agriculture in India

3.      Mineral Resources in India

4.      Industry

5.      Locational factors of various Industries

6.      Industrial Regions

7.      Roadways

8.      Railways

9.      Water Transport

10.  Pipeline transport

11.  Air Transport

12.  Trade

Economic Geography trend analysis

If we analyse the previous year questions, certain sub-sections are frequently asked in the paper such as – Mineral resources, Agriculture practices and cropping pattern, power resources, etc.

How to Prepare

The syllabus mentioned for the Prelims examination is in brief and does not define underlined topics or sub-topics needed for clearing the examination.

Hence in this process students end up in reading many books and materials. They fail to understand what to read, from where to read and how much to read.

It has also been seen that students prefer readymade materials available in the market rather than the books.

Significance of reading books:

·         Helps in better understanding

·         Helps in the development of broader outlook and learning of many micro-topics

·         Helps in the enhancement of comprehension skill.

Books important for the preparation of Economic Geography are:

Note: In IASHELPDESK we are providing the books, videos and sample questions at one stop so that a student may concentrate in the attainment of knowledge rather than busy in accessing the different sources.