Syllabus for UPSC Geography:
1. GC Leong for Geography: Summaries & MCQs
- Overview of GC Leong's book on Geography
- Summaries of each chapter in the book
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the content of the book
2. Arid or Desert Landforms
- Introduction to arid and desert regions
- Formation and characteristics of desert landforms such as sand dunes, desert pavements, and playas
- Case studies of famous deserts around the world
3. Coastal Landforms
- Overview of coastal processes and landforms
- Study of erosional landforms like cliffs, headlands, and sea caves
- Examination of depositional landforms such as beaches, spits, and barrier islands
- Analysis of coastal management strategies and issues
4. Island and Coral Reefs
- Introduction to islands and their types
- Study of coral reefs, their formation, and importance
- Exploration of the ecological significance of coral reefs
- Case studies of famous islands and coral reefs
5. Lakes
- Overview of lakes, their types, and formation processes
- Study of lake ecosystems and their significance
- Examination of human impacts on lakes and their conservation
6. Landforms made by running water
- Introduction to fluvial processes and landforms
- Study of rivers, valleys, and floodplains
- Analysis of erosional and depositional features created by rivers
7. Landforms of Glaciation
- Overview of glacial processes and landforms
- Study of glaciers, moraines, and cirques
- Exploration of glacial erosion and deposition
8. Limestone and Chalk Landforms
- Introduction to limestone and chalk formations
- Study of karst topography, caves, and sinkholes
- Examination of limestone and chalk landforms around the world
9. The Earth and The Universe
- Overview of the Earth as a planet in the universe
- Study of the solar system, galaxies, and stars
- Exploration of astronomical phenomena and their significance
10. The Earth’s Crust
- Introduction to the Earth's crust and its composition
- Study of tectonic plates, plate boundaries, and plate movements
- Analysis of earthquakes, volcanic activity, and crustal deformation
11. The Oceans
- Overview of the world's oceans and their characteristics
- Study of ocean currents, tides, and waves
- Exploration of marine ecosystems and their conservation
12. Vulcanism and Earthquakes
- Introduction to volcanic activity and its causes
- Study of different types of volcanoes and volcanic landforms
- Analysis of earthquakes, their causes, and effects
13. Weathering, Mass Movement and Groundwater
- Overview of weathering processes and types
- Study of mass movement, including landslides and erosion
- Examination of groundwater, aquifers, and water table
14. The Cool Temperate Western Marine Climate or British Type Climate
- Introduction to the cool temperate western marine climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Analysis of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
15. Climate
- Overview of climate and its components
- Study of factors influencing climate, such as latitude, altitude, and ocean currents
- Exploration of different climate types and their characteristics
16. The Warm Temperate Eastern Margin Climate or China Type Climate
- Introduction to the warm temperate eastern margin climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Analysis of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
17. The Cool Temperate Eastern Margin or Laurentian Type Climate
- Overview of the cool temperate eastern margin climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Examination of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
18. The Warm Temperate Western Margin Climate or Mediterranean Climate
- Introduction to the warm temperate western margin climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Analysis of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
19. The Arctic or Polar Climate
- Overview of the Arctic or polar climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Exploration of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
20. The Savanna or Sudan Climate
- Introduction to the savanna or Sudan climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Analysis of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
21. The Cool Temperate Continental or the Siberian Type Climate
- Overview of the cool temperate continental or Siberian type climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Examination of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
22. The Temperate Continental or Steppe Climate
- Introduction to the temperate continental or steppe climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Analysis of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
23. The Hot Desert and Mid-Latitude Desert Climate
- Overview of the hot desert and mid-latitude desert climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Exploration of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
24. The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate
- Introduction to the hot, wet equatorial climate
- Study of its characteristics and climatic regions
- Analysis of weather patterns and vegetation associated with this climate
25. The Tropical Monsoon and The Tropical Marine Climate
- Overview of the tropical monsoon and tropical marine climate
- Study of their characteristics and climatic regions
- Examination of weather patterns and vegetation associated with these climates
26. Weather
- Introduction to weather and its components
- Study of atmospheric pressure, wind patterns, and precipitation
- Analysis of weather forecasting and climate change
Please note that the above syllabus is a comprehensive list of topics for UPSC Geography and is not exhaustive.
This course is helpful for the following exams: UPSC