{"id":714,"date":"2024-07-01T07:22:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T07:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=714"},"modified":"2024-07-19T11:51:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:51:06","slug":"geography-books-for-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/geography-books-for-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Geography Books for UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/geography-books-for-upsc\/#Geography_Books_for_UPSC_Prelims\" >Geography Books for UPSC Prelims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/geography-books-for-upsc\/#Geography_Books_for_UPSC_Mains\" >Geography Books for UPSC Mains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/geography-books-for-upsc\/#Geography_Optional_Books\" >Geography: Optional Books<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Geography Books for UPSC: <\/strong>Geography books play an important role in UPSC preparation. They cover both Indian and world geography for prelims, mains, and optional subjects. If you choose geography as your optional subject, it can help you score well. Many candidates who did well in past exams picked geography as their optional subject.<\/p>\n<p>To do well in all stages of the UPSC exam, it is important to use the best Geography Books. You should also use an atlas and know about current events to understand concepts better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Books_for_UPSC_Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Geography Books for UPSC Prelims<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some recommended Geography books important for UPSC preliminary preparation:<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCERT Geography Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Class VI: The Earth, Our Habitat<\/li>\n<li>Class VII: Our Environment<\/li>\n<li>Class VIII: Resource and Development<\/li>\n<li>Class IX: Contemporary India<\/li>\n<li>Class X: Contemporary India\u2014II<\/li>\n<li>Class XI: Fundamentals of Physical Geography<\/li>\n<li>Class XI: India\u2014Physical Environment<\/li>\n<li>Class XII: Fundamentals of Human Geography<\/li>\n<li>Class XII: India: People and Economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advanced UPSC Geography Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certificate Physical &amp; Human Geography by Go Cheng Leong<\/li>\n<li>School Atlas by Orient Black Swan<\/li>\n<li>Oxford Student Atlas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Books_for_UPSC_Mains\"><\/span><strong>Geography Books for UPSC Mains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c3913a62-1d81-493d-ae50-c93732f00c68\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>For the UPSC Mains examination, geography plays an important role of various papers, including General Studies (GS) papers and optional subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of recommended geography books to help in your UPSC Mains preparation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Geography of India by Majid Husain:<\/strong> This book provides detailed insights into Indian geography, It covers topics ranging from resources and agriculture to transport and urbanization, providing a holistic understanding of India&#8217;s geographical landscape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>World Geography by Majid Husain:<\/strong> Geographical regions worldwide, providing in-depth knowledge about different countries, their physical features, climates, and socio-economic characteristics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oxford School Atlas:<\/strong> An essential resource for mapping exercises, this atlas provide a wide range of maps, including thematic maps of India, which are crucial for understanding geographical patterns and trends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong:<\/strong> Covering both physical and human geography, this book provides detailed explanations supplemented with illustrations, photographs, and maps, making complex concepts easier to understand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical, Human and Economic Geography for Civil Services Examination by D R Khuller:<\/strong> Divided into two parts, this book covers physical geography in the first part and human and economic geography in the second part, providing a comprehensive overview of geographical concepts with emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By referring to these geography books, candidates can strengthen their understanding of geographical concepts, which is important for scoring well in the UPSC Mains examination.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Optional_Books\"><\/span><strong>Geography: Optional Books<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For candidates opting for Geography as their optional subject in the UPSC exam, thorough preparation is essential, especially considering the detailed syllabus and the scoring potential of this subject.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a breakdown of recommended books for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Geography Option:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geography Optional Books, Paper 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Human Geography by Majid Husain<\/strong>: Provide comprehensive coverage of human geography concepts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Geography by Population by R.C. Chandna<\/strong>: Focuses on population geography, a crucial aspect of human geography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goh Cheng Leong<\/strong>\u00a0provides detailed insights into various physical geography topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oceanography by Sharma &amp; Vatal<\/strong>\u00a0covers oceanography, an important sub-topic of physical geography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Geography: Made Simple, Rupa Publisher<\/strong>: Presents physical geography concepts in a simplified manner for better understanding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic and Social Geography: Made Simple by Rupa Publisher<\/strong>: Offers simplified explanations of economic and social geography concepts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Geography by Savindra Singh<\/strong>\u00a0provides insights into environmental geography, a significant aspect of contemporary geography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Principles of Geomorphology by W.D. Thornbury<\/strong>: Focuses on the principles and theories of geomorphology, an essential sub-discipline of physical geography.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Geography Optional Books, Paper 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Geography of India, Majid Husain<\/strong>: Provides detailed coverage of various aspects of Indian geography, including physical, economic, and cultural aspects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport, Communication, and Trade<\/strong>: Covers the transportation and communication systems of India and their impact on trade and commerce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional Development and Planning<\/strong>: Focuses on regional development policies and planning strategies in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture Geography by Majid Husain<\/strong>\u00a0covers agricultural geography, including cropping patterns, agricultural practices, and food security issues in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urbanization and Urban Systems in India by Ramachandran<\/strong>: Provide insights into urban geography, focusing on urbanization trends and urban systems in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India Year Book<\/strong>: Published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it provides updated information on various aspects of India, useful for both papers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate in Physical and Human Geography, Goh Cheng Leong<\/strong>: Provide insights into physical and human geography concepts relevant to India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By referring to these recommended books, candidates can enhance their understanding of geographical concepts and effectively prepare for the geography optional papers in the UPSC exam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Geography Books for UPSC: Geography books play an important role in UPSC preparation. They cover both Indian and world geography for prelims, mains, and optional subjects. If you choose geography as your optional subject, it can help you score well. Many candidates who did well in past exams picked geography as their optional subject. 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