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Strategy, Sources & Tips to Conquer Geography π
For #UPSC Prelims to Mains & even Current Affairs
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Strategy, Sources & Tips to Conquer Geography π
For #UPSC Prelims to Mains & even Current Affairs
Bookmark/Like to Know it ALL π
But Why Me?
- 4 CSE Mains, 2 IFoS Mains
- 2 #UPSC Interviews
- Geography Optional (286 score)
Now Teaching Geography for 5+ years
From Aspirant to Teacher. I understand Changing Nature & Demands of UPSC
Read below to know my Analysis
- 4 CSE Mains, 2 IFoS Mains
- 2 #UPSC Interviews
- Geography Optional (286 score)
Now Teaching Geography for 5+ years
From Aspirant to Teacher. I understand Changing Nature & Demands of UPSC
Read below to know my Analysis
1. Syllabus
Everyone talks about why. But not How
- Geography has vast interlinkages
- Be it Disaster Management or Environment
Eg: To understand Coral Bleaching, we need to know its Geo Location too
Here's the syllabus of JUST Geography. But this isn't just it
Everyone talks about why. But not How
- Geography has vast interlinkages
- Be it Disaster Management or Environment
Eg: To understand Coral Bleaching, we need to know its Geo Location too
Here's the syllabus of JUST Geography. But this isn't just it
2. Know Geography
It has Physical Geography(PG) & Human Geography (HG)
A) PG: Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeography & Environmental Geography
Weightage of Environmental Geography has risen, prompting students to study it independently.
It has Physical Geography(PG) & Human Geography (HG)
A) PG: Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeography & Environmental Geography
Weightage of Environmental Geography has risen, prompting students to study it independently.
Despite its popularity as a separate subject
It should be seen as part of Geography for a better grasp of the Environment
Weightage of PG>HG in Prelims. Thus Understand it Broadly
Make notes of Key points, concepts. Everything
Eg: S & P waves, Atmospheric Circulations
It should be seen as part of Geography for a better grasp of the Environment
Weightage of PG>HG in Prelims. Thus Understand it Broadly
Make notes of Key points, concepts. Everything
Eg: S & P waves, Atmospheric Circulations
B) HG: Population, settlement, Economic Geography and Resources.
This is important for Mains then Prelims (can skip for Pre too)
Direct Questions on Location of Industry, Reasons, Challenges etc
Geophysical Phenomenon - Linked to Disaster Management
This is important for Mains then Prelims (can skip for Pre too)
Direct Questions on Location of Industry, Reasons, Challenges etc
Geophysical Phenomenon - Linked to Disaster Management
3. Resources
- NCERTs are the foundational pillars. Trust them
- Current Affairs linkages to static. El nino, Monsoon, Climate Change
Eg: See a River in news? Map its direction, tributaries other points together
Mapping is a must for Pre.
Link it to places in News
- NCERTs are the foundational pillars. Trust them
- Current Affairs linkages to static. El nino, Monsoon, Climate Change
Eg: See a River in news? Map its direction, tributaries other points together
Mapping is a must for Pre.
Link it to places in News
4) Previous Year Papers:
- Analyze PYQs to understand the pattern & types of questions asked.
- Do reverseΒ engineering to know why was it asked
Every Geo Question asked has an implication to Climate of India
Every Phenomenon has a reason. Get that Reason (for Geo & UPSC)
- Analyze PYQs to understand the pattern & types of questions asked.
- Do reverseΒ engineering to know why was it asked
Every Geo Question asked has an implication to Climate of India
Every Phenomenon has a reason. Get that Reason (for Geo & UPSC)
Other Sources could include:-
- Me :)
- PYQs
- GC Leong
- Online Value Addition Material (any 1) not more than that
But know it can't replace NCERTs, just supplement them
- Me :)
- PYQs
- GC Leong
- Online Value Addition Material (any 1) not more than that
But know it can't replace NCERTs, just supplement them
At the end, consistency and dedication are key.
Customise your study plan according to your strengths and weaknesses, and stay focusedΒ onΒ yourΒ goal.
Customise your study plan according to your strengths and weaknesses, and stay focusedΒ onΒ yourΒ goal.
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