Geography GS Module for UPSC
Geography is an integral part of the UPSC Civil Services Examination, encompassing both the Prelims and Mains stages. It is a crucial subject for aspirants aiming to crack the UPSC examination as it has a great weightage in both prelims and Mains.
Syllabus of Geography in Prelims Stage
Indian and World Geography include Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
Year-wise marks weightage of Geography in prelims (2013-2023)
| Year | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
|
2023 |
16 |
32 |
|
2022 |
16 |
32 |
|
2021 |
10 |
20 |
|
2020 |
10 |
20 |
|
2019 |
14 |
28 |
|
2018 |
10 |
20 |
|
2017 |
9 |
18 |
|
2016 |
7 |
14 |
|
2015 |
16 |
32 |
|
2014 |
14 |
28 |
|
2013 |
18 |
36 |
Syllabus of Geography in Mains stage
- Indian and World Geography include Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Geography GS Module Features
Comprehensive Coverage
Comprehensive coverage of Geography for both Prelims & Mains
Live/Recorded
Live/Recorded lectures with 6 months access
Daily Targets
Detailed time table with daily targets
Notes for Revision
Lecture wise smart notes for revision
Solving of MCQs
Solving of MCQs in each lecture and Mentorship & Tests (prelims and mains) of Geography
Writing Practice
Answer writing practice in each lecture
Session Wise Detailed Micro Listing
| Session | Topics Covered | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Geomorphology (Physical Geography) | ||
|---|---|---|
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Session 1 |
Introduction to Geography, Origin of Universe, Stars, Planets etc |
2 hrs |
|
Session 2 |
Interior of the Earth- Endogenetic and Exogenetic forces |
2 hrs |
|
Session 3 |
Theories of Geography- CDT, Convectional Current Theory, Sea Floor Spreading Theory, Plate Tectonics. |
2 hrs |
|
Session 4 |
Orogeny: Mountain building processes & Types, characteristics of Mountains |
2 hrs |
|
Session 5 |
Volcanism: Concept, Volcanic Landforms, Rocks & Rock Cycle |
2 hrs |
|
Session 6 |
Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Mechanism of formation, causes and Impacts |
2 hrs |
|
Session 7 |
Fluvial Landforms: River Course, Erosional & Depositional landforms created by running water |
2 hrs |
|
Session 8 |
Landforms: Glacial, Arid and Marine landforms (Erosional & Depositional) |
2 hrs |
|
Session 9 |
Landforms: Karst topography, Plateaus and Lakes |
2 hrs |
| Test-1 | Geography sectional test on Geomorphology | 1 hrs |
|---|
| Climatology | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Session 10 |
Climatology introduction: Solar System, The earth in solar system |
2 hrs |
|
Session 11 |
The Globe: Longitude, Latitudes, Time zones & Motions of Earth |
2 hrs |
|
Session 12 |
Atmosphere: Formation, Composition & Structure |
2 hrs |
|
Session 13 |
Basics of Climatology: Temperature, pressure, Humidity, Specific heat, Latent heat |
2 hrs |
|
Session 14 |
Pressure belts, Wind and Circulations of Atmosphere |
2 hrs |
|
Session 15 |
Condensation & Precipitation: Formation & Types |
2 hrs |
|
Session 16 |
Jet Streams, Air Masses & Fronts |
2 hrs |
|
Session 17 |
Cyclones: Tropical & Temperate cyclones- Formation & Characteristics |
2 hrs |
|
Session 18 |
Miscellaneous Climatic Events- El Nino, La Nina, ENSO, IOD, MJO, Heat Dome, Polar Vortex, Polar Stratospheric Clouds etc. |
2 hrs |
|
Session 19 |
Global Climates Classification-I |
2 hrs |
|
Session 20 |
Global Climates Classification-II |
2 hrs |
| Test-2 | Geography sectional test on Climatology | 1 hrs |
|---|
| Oceanography | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Session 21 |
Introduction to Oceanography: Ocean Relief, Major & Minorfeatures |
2 hrs |
|
Session 22 |
Oceanic Movement: Waves, Tides, Oceanic Current- Formation, Significance |
2 hrs |
|
Session 23 |
Temperature & Salinity distribution in Oceans, Climate change & Sea Level rise |
2 hrs |
|
Session 24 |
Coral & Mangroves: Favourable conditions, Distribution, threats, Conservation |
2 hrs |
| Indian Geography | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Session 25 |
Introduction to Indian Geography- Indian Subcontinent, Location, frontiers etc |
2 hrs |
|
Session 26 |
Major Divisions of India: Himalayas, Northern Plains- Formation, Distribution, Characteristics etc. |
2 hrs |
|
Session 27 |
Major Divisions of India- Deccan Peninsula, Island, Coastal Plains, Thar Desert |
2 hrs |
|
Session 28 |
Basics of Drainage pattern in India- Himalayan Rivers |
2 hrs |
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Session 29 |
Drainage pattern in India- Peninsular Rivers |
2 hrs |
|
Session 30 |
Soils: Soil profile & Types of soils and their Characteristics & Distribution |
2 hrs |
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Session 31 |
Indian Climate: Factors influencing & Seasons, Monsoons in India |
2 hrs |
|
Session 32 |
Natural Vegetation of India |
2 hrs |
|
Session 33 |
Wildlife of India |
2 hrs |
|
Session 34 |
Cropping Pattern: Nature and Major Crops of India-I |
2 hrs |
|
Session 35 |
Cropping Pattern: Nature and Major Crops of India-II |
2 hrs |
| Test-3 | Geography sectional test on Oceanography & Indian Geography | 1 hrs |
|---|
| Economic Geography | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Session 36 |
Economic Geography: Factors Responsible for Location of Industry |
2 hrs |
|
Session 37 |
Resources: Types and their distribution in world & India-I |
2 hrs |
|
Session 38 |
Resources: Types and their distribution in world & India-II |
2 hrs |
|
Session 39 |
Distribution of Important Industries: Locational factors affecting |
2 hrs |
| Human Geography | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Session 40 |
Human Geography: Settlement Pattern & Population Dynamics |
2 hrs |
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Session 41 |
Human Resources: Demographic Transition& Migration |
2 hrs |
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Session 42 |
Transport: Road, Railways, Ports & Airways |
2 hrs |
|
Session 43 |
Census Summary, NHFS data analysis |
2 hrs |
| Test-4 |
Geography sectional test on Economic, Human geography & Mapping |
1 hrs |
|---|
| Prelims & Mains Full Length | ||
|---|---|---|
|
FLT-I |
Prelims full length (World Geography) |
2 hrs |
|
FTS-II |
Prelims full length (Indian Geography) |
2 hrs |
|
FTS-III |
Mains full length test of Geography |
3 hrs |
| S. No. | Fee structure | |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Live/recorded classes only |
2500/- |
|
2 |
Geography Mentorship with Answer writing & Test series only |
1500/- |
|
3 |
Geography sectional test series (prelims + mains) |
1000/- |
|
4 |
Entire Geography Module (1+2+3) |
3500/- (saves 1500/-) |