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Trend Analysis of Human Geography

Geography arguably has the largest syllabus. It also has great overlap with other topics, hence, covering it becomes a challenge for the aspirant.

However, Geography forms an important part of the Civil Services Examination. The weightage of questions asked in Prelims vary between 8-10 questions. However, the number of questions in Human Geography are few (mainly related to current affairs), but reading it is important from the Mains perspective for answering questions related to the Indian Society section.

Broad topics which are covered in the Human geography are as follows:

1.      CONCEPTS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

2.      PEOPLING AND RACIAL ELEMENTS

3.      LANGUAGES

4.      POPULATION DISTRIBUTION AND GROWTH

5.      POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS

6.      DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN TRIBES, GROUPS AND SUB-GROUPS

7.      TRENDS IN DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION

8.      HUMAN MIGRATION

9.      POPULATION AND RESOURCES

10.  HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

11.  RURAL SETTLEMENTS

12.  URBAN SETTLEMENTS

13.  URBANISATION

Human Geography trend analysis

If we analyse the previous year questions, certain sub-sections are frequently asked in the paper such as – Census terminology and tribes

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 Human 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.