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About the Book

Prepare to conquer the geography section of the UPSC Civil Services Examination with this meticulously crafted seventh edition, designed to offer in-depth knowledge of Indian and World Geography. Covering every essential topic—from the majestic Himalayas and the fertile Indo-Gangetic Plains to the dynamic climate systems shaping continents worldwide—this book is a one-stop resource for aspirants.

With easy-to-understand explanations, comprehensive maps, tables, colourful diagrams and learning tools like Learning Tricks, Quick Revision boxes and mind maps, it breaks down complex concepts like monsoons, ecosystems, population dynamics, and industrial patterns. Current issues like climate change, natural disasters, urbanization, and sustainable development are integrated to align with the changing nature of the UPSC syllabus.

Featuring previous year’s trends, this book ensures you stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re revising key facts or mastering analytical concepts, this guide will equip you with everything you need to get ready for the UPSC and other state services examinations.

Your gateway to mastering geography starts here—explore, understand, and succeed!

Salient Features

Master the geography section of the UPSC Civil Services Exam with this all-encompassing guide that covers every essential topic in Indian and World Geography. This book offers:

🌎 Indian Geography: Detailed insights into the physical landscape (mountains, rivers, deserts, plateaus), climate patterns (monsoon systems, rainfall distribution), natural vegetation and soils, as well as demographics, agriculture, and industries.

🌎 World Geography: Explore continents, ecosystems, climatic zones, and the physical and economic geography of major regions and countries.

🌎 Contemporary Issues:Contemporary Issues: Stay updated with critical topics like climate change, natural disasters, sustainable development, urbanization, and environmental conservation efforts.

🌎 Maps, Diagrams, and knowledge boxes: Visual aids to reinforce understanding and quick revision at the examination time in the form of “Learning Tricks” and “Quick Revision” boxes, including political and physical maps and comparative charts.

🌎 PYQs and Trend Analysis: Begin your preparation with insights into previous UPSC question trends and end by attempting UPSC Prelims and Mains questions given as chapter-end exercise to make you exam ready.

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With this book, you get free exclusive access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provide you the edge to excel at your exams.

On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access Monthly Current Affairs, Model Answers, explanations to Prelims questions and Chapter-wise Videos explaining important topics and how to prepare for the exam, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.

USP of our Product

• Updated content – Integrates the latest issues and trends, ensuring relevance to the current UPSC syllabus and exam pattern.

• Use-friendly Learning Tools – Features like Learning Tricks, Quick Revision boxes, comprehensive maps, colourful diagrams, and comparative charts to simplify complex concepts and facilitate quick review.

• Simplified learning – Extensive use of Graphs, charts, tables and timelines to visualise trends and present facts (e.g., population growth, major crops worldwide, types of vegetation etc).

• Aid in effective preparation – Includes MCQs and analysis of previous years’ UPSC exam trends to help aspirants prepare effectively.

Table of Contents

Part I – World’s Geography

Chapter 1 The Universe & the Solar System

Chapter 2 Geomorphology

Chapter 3 Climatology

Chapter 4 Oceanography

Chapter 5 Climate Change and Its Impact on Climate & Oceans

Chapter 6 Biogeography

Chapter 7 Facts about the World, Continent & Countries

Chapter 8 World Resources

Chapter 9 Agriculture

Chapter 10 Industries and their location

Chapter 11 Demography

Part II – India’s Geography

Chapter 12 Physical Geography of India

Chapter 13 India’s Population

Chapter 14 Economic Geography of India

Chapter 15 Indian States and Union Territories

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; Standard Edition (1 January 2025); McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Candor TechSpace, 8th Floor, Tower No 5, Plot No 2, Block B,Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309; 18001035875
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 632 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9364441168
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9364441162
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 716 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.7 x 20.6 x 3.7 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 1 Count
Packer ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, Khasra No.: 305 to 311 & 320, NH – 91, Dadri bypass, Vill. Badhpura, Dadri, Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar, UP-203207, India; 18001035875
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
Best Sellers Rank: #2,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in UPSC Civil Services Mains #21 in UPSC Civil Services Prelims #45 in Indian Engineering Service Exams
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