“The Importance of Comprehensive Geography Notes for the UPSC Exam”

Geography is an important part of the UPSC syllabus, both for UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains exams. We are sharing with you Class Notes of IAS Next by Anshul Mishra AIR – 59.

Geography notes are important for the UPSC exam because the subject is a major component of both the Preliminary and Main exams. The UPSC exam covers a wide range of topics within geography, including physical geography, human geography, and environmental issues. Therefore, having comprehensive and well-organized notes can be essential for effectively studying and preparing for the exam.

In the preliminary examination, geography is part of the General Studies Paper I which includes topics like Indian and World Geography, Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the world. The questions are mainly based on factual information and static aspects of the subject.

In the main examination, geography is part of the optional subject paper and it includes topics like Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeography, and Settlement Geography, Economic Geography, Regional Planning and Development, etc. The questions are mainly based on the dynamic aspects of the subject and its application in the real world.

Overall, having detailed and well-organized geography notes can help individuals to effectively study and prepare for the UPSC exam, and to gain a deeper understanding of the subject and its application in the real world.

The geography syllabus for the UPSC Civil Services Prelims and Mains exam is divided into two part:

 Physical Geography

• Geomorphology
• Climatology
• Oceanography
• Biogeography
• Environmental Geography

Human Geography

• Population and Settlement Geography
• Economic Geography
• Regional Planning and Development
• Social and Cultural Geography
• Geography of India

The syllabus is designed to test the candidate’s understanding of the subject, its application in the real world, and the ability to analyze geographical problems, and to suggest solutions. In the Part I, it includes physical and environmental aspect of geography, while Part II is mainly focused on human geography, including population, economic, regional planning, social and cultural aspects of geography.

 Download Geography Class Notes of IAS Next by Anshul Mishra AIR – 59.