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)
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
Session 29
Drainage pattern in India- Peninsular Rivers
2 hrs
Session 30
Soils: Soil profile & Types of soils and their Characteristics & Distribution
2 hrs
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
Session 41
Human Resources: Demographic Transition& Migration
2 hrs
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/-)
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