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Trend Analysis of Physical Geography of India

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 Physical Geography of India vary from 4-5.

Broad topics which are covered in the Physical geography of India are as follows:

1.      INDIA – SIZE AND LOCATION

2.      INDIA - PHYSICAL FEATURES

3.      CLIMATE OF INDIA

4.      NATURAL DISASTERS

5.      OUR RESOURCES

6.      LAND, SOIL AND VEGETATION RESOURCES IN INDIA

7.      OUR WATER RESOURCES

Physical Geography of India trend analysis

If we analyse the previous year questions, certain sub-sections are frequently asked in the paper such as – Climate/monsoon, Drainage system of India, Vegetation.

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 Physical Geography of India 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.