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Geography is one of the most popular options. It owes this to its multidisciplinary characteristics. The semi-scientific nature of the discipline makes it scoring as well as easily adaptable for the aspirants with different educational backgrounds.

The classroom curriculum further makes the easy adaptation of the subject possible. As per the requirement of the syllabus the class room training is inclusive of detailed coverage of both the papers.

Geography Syllabus

Geography as a subject has vast syllabus. To succeed you will need to stick to the curriculum. Reading sensibly in context of India as a part of the globe should be the main aim behind studying the subject. A sound study of the topics given below should see you well prepared.

Paper - I (Fundamentals)

The topics: Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeography and Environment Geography are the true scientific headings. They also form the most fundamental avenue of the study.

Section - A: Physical Geography

1. Geomorphology
2. Climatology
3. Oceanography
4. Biogeography
5. Environmental Geography

Section - B: Human Geography

1. Perspective in Human Geography
2. Economic Geography
3. Population & Settlement Geography
4. Regional Geography
5. Model, Theories & Laws In Human Geography

Paper - II (Geography of India )

This is the application paper or regional approach paper with two sections though the division is different from Paper I. Physical Geography is the only physical topic, the others are application or regional approach subjects.

Section - A

1. Physical Geography
2. Resources
3. Agriculture
4. Industry
5. Transport, Communication & Trade

Section - B

1. Cultural Setting
2. Settlement
3. Regional Development & Planning
4. Political Aspects
5. Contemporary Issues

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The most important aspect of this optional is Map Marking. It is practiced daily in the class to attain perfection in making the places appropriately and scoring high. The detailed class notes with supplementary printed material suffice the examination requirement. This reduces the excessive burden of reading the textbooks.

The sample answers and marked maps also significant aspects of training curriculum. The nature of section B is truly contemporary and thus material is updated on half yearly basis

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TEST RELATED REFERENCE & TEXT

TOPIC- GEOGRAPHY• Physical Geography - Goh-Cheng Leong , NCERT (11 std) New Version• Economic Geography- Made simple part - 1 ( 11 Std Old Version)• Social Geography/ India - 11th class N.C.E.R.T (11 & 12 Std ) 4 NCERT• Indian Agriculture & National Resources- 12th class (N.C.E.R.T.) & INDIA 2012,Hindu Survey

TOPIC- HISTORY Ancient India- (Old N.C.E.R.T.) Medival India- (Old N.C.E.R.T.)General Trend :- • Harappan Culture, (chapter 7) • Aryans and Age of Rig Veda (chapter 8) Late Vedic (chapter 9) • Jainism & Buddhism (chapter 10) • Magadhan Empire (chapter 11)Buddha (chapter 13) • Maurya (chapter 14, 15 & 16) • Satavahans (chapter 17)Cultural development in India (chapter 11) • Mughals & Afgans (chapter 12) Deccan (chapter 14) Mughals Empire (chapter 15) Economic and social life Mughal (chapter 16, 17, 18 & 19)Indian National Movement:- (Old N.C.E.R.T. XII) Nature and Character of the 19th century growth of Nationalism and Independence and National Movement. Book VIIIth class N.C.E.R.T. (All chapter) & XII Class N.C.E.R.T.

TOPIC - INDIAN POLITY AND GOVERNANCE•Political System & Constitution of India- Panchayati Raj, Current Polity (election, Article and Act, Center and State Relation, Parliamentary terms) Book Our Constitution- Subhas Kashyap or D.D. Basu & A.R. Desai• Our Parliament- Subhas Kashyap • 11th class N.C.E.R.T.• Hindu Editorial (News Paper Special Issue ) & India Year Book 2012(Publication Division) Democratic Politics - II (NCERT ,Class - X) Indian Constitution at Work (Class XI, New)

TOPIC- ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTSustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographic, social sector initiatives, Economic development in India.Book Indian Ecomonic development (NCERT, Class xi),Understanding Development (NCERT , Class X) Resources and Development (NCERT, Class VIII)• Economy Survey 2012 (Government of India) • India 2012 (Year Book) Ch. 1, 4, 7, 11, 12, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 30• Budget (Union Budget /Rail Budget) Special Issue YOJANA (March Issue 2012)

TOPIC- GENERAL SCIENCE • Physics, Chemistry & Biology Required Book:- • 8 to 10th Std. N.C.E.R.T. and What, Why, How.(Series)

TOPIC- ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY AND BIO-DIVERSITY Fundamental of environmental realms, Principle of ecology ,Conservation and preservation approaches, Causes and Consequences of climate change.Book : Environment & Development (NCERT ) India Environment (NCERT, Class XI)Environmental( Botkin &Killer) Hindu Environment Survey 2011, IGNOU ( An Introduction the Environment – NEV - 001

TOPIC - CURRENT EVENTS Daily updating change, Sports, National & International Boundary dispute, Resources - discovery, Science & Technology, Nuclear Space Research, Computer, Disasters, WTO, WHO, Persons in News. Reference : Hindu News Paper , Manorama Year Book , India Year Book , Monthly Magazine (Yojana) Periodicals & Civil Services Times Magazine

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