Free Video Lectures for Geography UPSC CSE Preparation
Watching structured video lectures is one of the most effective ways to build a strong conceptual foundation in Geography for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. These videos cover the full breadth of the syllabus - from physical geography topics like plate tectonics, ocean currents, and atmospheric circulation to Indian geography topics like the Himalayas, drainage systems, and monsoon dynamics. Expert educators break down complex processes into visually engaging explanations that are far easier to retain than reading alone. Whether you are a beginner or revisiting topics for revision, these free video lectures offer a reliable starting point for your preparation.
Introduction to Earth & Universe
| Interior of Earth 46:12 min |  |
| NCERT: The Earth in the Solar System- 1 09:29 min |  |
| NCERT: The Earth in the Solar System- 2 11:54 min |  |
| Rotation of Earth 26:12 min |  |
| The Solar System & Earth- 1 08:13 min |  |
| The Solar System & Earth- 2 10:59 min |  |
| The Solar System & Earth- 3 14:15 min |  |
| Audio Notes: The Earth & The Universe 23:50 min |  |
Geomorphology
| Types of Rocks & Sea Floor Spreading Theory 64:40 min |  |
| Arid or Desert Landforms 29:29 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Geomorphology 06:26 min |  |
| Continental Drift Theory 36:39 min |  |
| Plate Tectonics 37:59 min |  |
| Classification of Mountains 10:25 min |  |
Oceanography
| Exam Revision: Ocean Current and Types of Currents 09:09 min |  |
| Ocean Temperature & Salinity 31:07 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Oceanography 08:48 min |  |
| What are Corals 10:22 min |  |
One-Shot & Quick Revision Videos for UPSC Geography GS Paper 1
For aspirants pressed for time, one-shot and quick revision videos are invaluable tools to consolidate Geography topics before the Prelims or Mains. These concise sessions are specifically designed to help you revisit high-yield topics such as climatology, geomorphology, oceanography, and biogeography in a fraction of the usual time. Key areas frequently covered include:
- El Niño, La Niña, and ENSO phenomena
- Pressure belts, wind systems, and heat budget
- Volcanic zones, earthquake belts, and seismic waves
- Ocean relief features and salinity patterns
- Climatic regions and their geographic significance
These revision videos are especially useful in the final weeks leading up to the exam, when speed and accuracy both matter.
Climatology
| El Nino & La Nina 29:04 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Earth's Atmosphere: Composition & Structure 10:13 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Pressure Belts 07:10 min |  |
| Periodic & Local Winds 25:55 min |  |
| Permanent Winds 19:19 min |  |
| Air Mass & Fronts 35:42 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Insolation and Heat Budget 09:00 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Climatology 06:50 min |  |
| Tropical Cyclone 32:37 min |  |
| Atmospheric Circulation 23:32 min |  |
Biogeography: World Environment
| Climatic Regions 29:57 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Biogeography: World Environment 11:25 min |  |
Complete Physical Geography (Video Lectures)
| Exam Revision: The Earth and The Universe 13:35 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Earth’s Crust 14:31 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Continental Drift Theory 08:42 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Plate Tectonics Theory 07:21 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Ocean Current and Types of Currents 09:09 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Earth's Atmosphere: Composition & Structure 10:13 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Insolation and Heat Budget 09:00 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Pressure Belts 07:10 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate 14:30 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Tropical Monsoon & Tropical Marine Climate 08:06 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Savanna or Sudan Climate 10:32 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Hot Desert and Mid- Latitude Desert Climate 12:02 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Warm Temperate Western Margin Climate or Mediterranean Climate 11:25 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Warm Temperate Eastern Margin Climate or China Type Climate 13:40 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Temperate Continental or Steppe Climate 09:18 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Cool Temperate Eastern Margin or Laurentian Type Climate 14:33 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Cool Temperate Continental or the Siberian Type Climate 11:03 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Arctic or Polar Climate 10:05 min |  |
Important Topic-Wise Video Lectures on Indian Geography for UPSC
Indian Geography forms a critical component of GS Paper 1, and topic-wise video lectures make it easier to study each physiographic division, climatic pattern, and drainage system in depth. Videos on subjects like the formation of the Indo-Gangetic Plains, the peninsular plateau, coastal plains, and the Indian monsoon mechanism are particularly important for both Prelims MCQs and Mains answer writing. Detailed explanations of soil types, natural vegetation, agriculture, and mineral resources help aspirants connect geographic factors with socio-economic themes. Watching these lectures alongside maps significantly improves retention and application in the actual examination.
Introduction to Physiographic Regions
| Physiographic Divisions 07:36 min |  |
| Indian Geography 22:35 min |  |
| Introduction to Size & Location: Indian Geography 10:28 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Physical Geography of India 26:21 min |  |
| Physical features of India 14:22 min |  |
| Overview: India - Size & Location 13:04 min |  |
Himalayas: Northern Mountains
| Exam Revision: The Himalayas 08:38 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Himalayas: Northern Mountains 07:39 min |  |
| Origin of Himalayas 12:35 min |  |
Indo Gangetic Plains
| Exam Revision: Indo Gangetic Plains 10:01 min |  |
| Indo-Gangetic Plains 50:44 min |  |
| The Northern Plains 10:05 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Indo Gangetic Plains 06:57 min |  |
Crash Course Videos on Physical & Human Geography for UPSC CSE
Crash course videos offer a fast-paced yet comprehensive walkthrough of both physical and human geography, making them ideal for aspirants who need to cover large portions of the syllabus efficiently. Topics such as continental drift theory, world climate types, population distribution, international trade, and transport networks are explained with clarity and exam-relevant focus. These videos are structured to align with the UPSC CSE syllabus, ensuring that no important concept is overlooked. Regularly watching these sessions, combined with answer writing practice, can meaningfully improve your score in the Geography segment of GS Paper 1.
Peninsular Plateau
| Peninsular India- 1 47:14 min |  |
| Peninsular India- 2 17:45 min |  |
| Passes of Peninsula 04:29 min |  |
| Peninsular Plateau 10:09 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Peninsular Plateau 13:08 min |  |
Indian Coastal Plains and the Islands
| Exam Revision: Indian Coastal Plains and the Islands 08:03 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Indian Coastal Plains and the Islands 06:34 min |  |
Deserts
| Exam Revision: Deserts 06:28 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Deserts 08:52 min |  |
Climate
| Exam Revision: Climate 13:33 min |  |
| Western Disturbances or Outbursts 08:01 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Climate 08:29 min |  |
Indian Monsoon
| Salient Features of Monsoon 24:35 min |  |
| Monsoon Classical Theory 22:17 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Indian Monsoon 09:31 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Indian Monsoon 08:25 min |  |
| Monsoon Role of Tibet 25:21 min |  |
| Jet Streams and its effect on Weather 03:45 min |  |
Drainage Systems
| Brahmaputra: Drainage System 06:22 min |  |
| Indus river & its tributaries 13:18 min |  |
| Peninsular Rivers: Drainage System 27:15 min |  |
| Drainage System Screen Stream - Indian Geography, UPSC IAS Exam Preparation 45:22 min |  |
| Peninsular Rivers of India 11:29 min |  |
| Ganga: Drainage System 10:36 min |  |
| Rivers in North East India 34:53 min |  |
| West Flowing Rivers: Drainage System 09:27 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Drainage Systems 08:37 min |  |
Soils
| Audio Notes: Soils 07:25 min |  |
Resources
| Map: Where are the Nuclear Power Plants in India 02:09 min |  |
| Map: Major Hydro power plants in India 17:47 min |  |
| Mineral Resources In India 30:41 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Resources 09:14 min |  |
| Water Resources 17:51 min |  |
Vegetation & Wildlife
| Audio Notes: Vegetation & Wildlife 08:37 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Vegetation & Wildlife Part - 1 14:08 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Vegetation & Wildlife Part - 2 14:39 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Vegetation & Wildlife Part - 3 12:58 min |  |
Natural Hazards & Disasters
| Types of Volcanoes: Characteristics and Definitions 04:42 min |  |
| Earthquakes: Causes & Mechanism 11:02 min |  |
| What is a Tsunami and How does it work 03:37 min |  |
| Understanding Droughts 11:19 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Natural Hazards & Disasters 10:03 min |  |
Environment
| Exam Revision: Environment Part - 1 11:30 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Environment Part - 2 14:45 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Environment 08:49 min |  |
Agriculture
| Exam Revision: Agriculture Part - 1 14:56 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Agriculture Part - 2 15:36 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Agriculture 07:47 min |  |
Complete Indian Geography (Video Lectures)
| Exam Revision: Introduction to Physiographic Regions Part - 1 10:05 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Introduction to Physiographic Regions Part - 2 10:07 min |  |
| Exam Revision: The Himalayas 08:38 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Indo Gangetic Plains 10:01 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Peninsular Plateau 13:08 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Indian Coastal Plains and the Islands 08:03 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Deserts 06:28 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Climate 13:33 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Indian Monsoon 09:31 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Soils Part - 1 16:11 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Soils Part - 2 15:49 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Mineral & Energy Resources Part - 1 15:27 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Mineral & Energy Resources Part - 2 15:40 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Vegetation & Wildlife Part - 1 14:08 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Vegetation & Wildlife Part - 2 14:39 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Vegetation & Wildlife Part - 3 12:58 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Natural Hazards & Disasters 11:17 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Environment Part - 1 11:30 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Environment Part - 2 14:45 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Agriculture Part - 1 14:56 min |  |
| Exam Revision: Agriculture Part - 2 15:36 min |  |
The Earth and The Universe
| Audio Notes: The Earth and the Universe 05:26 min |  |
The Earth’s Crust
| GC Leong: The Earth's Crust 25:53 min |  |
Vulcanism and Earth Quakes
| GC Leong: Vulcanism and Earthquakes 22:39 min |  |
Weathering, Mass Movement and Ground Water
| GC Leong: Weathering, Mass Movement and Groundwater 29:49 min |  |
Landforms made by running water
| GC Leong: Landforms Made By Running Water 27:16 min |  |
Landforms of Glaciation
| GC Leong: Landforms of Glaciation 21:35 min |  |
Arid or Desert Landforms
| GC Leong: Arid or Desert Landforms 19:51 min |  |
Limestone and Chalk Landform
| Limestone and Chalk Landforms 11:10 min |  |
Lakes
| GC Leong: Lakes and Its Formation 22:52 min |  |
Coastal Landforms
| Coastal Landforms 21:28 min |  |
Island and Coral Reefs
| GC Leong: Island & Coral Reefs 12:52 min |  |
The Oceans
| The Ocean GC Leong 27:40 min |  |
Weather
| GC Leong: Weather 32:20 min |  |
The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate
| The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate 23:56 min |  |
The Tropical Monsoon and The Tropical Marine Climate
| The Tropical Monsoon and Tropical Marine Climate 21:07 min |  |
The Savanna or Sudan Climate
| The Savanna or Sudan Climate 24:46 min |  |
The Hot Desert and Mid- Latitude Desert Climate
| The Hot Desert and Mid-Latitude Climate 15:10 min |  |
The Warm Temperate Western Margin Climate or Mediterranean Climate
| The Warm Temperate Western Margin Climate 16:57 min |  |
The Temperate Continental or Steppe Climate
| The Temperate Continental or Steppe Climate 16:16 min |  |
The Warm Temperate Eastern Margin Climate or China Type Climate
| The Cool Temperate Eastern Margin Climate 16:24 min |  |
The Cool Temperate Western Marine Climate or British Type Climate
| Cool Temperate Western Marine Climate or British Type Climate 13:37 min |  |
The Cool Temperate Continental or the Siberian Type Climate
| The Cool Temperate Continental or the Siberian Type Climate 19:43 min |  |
The Cool Temperate Eastern Margin or Laurentian Type Climate
| The Cool Temperate Eastern Margin Climate 16:24 min |  |
The Arctic or Polar Climate
| Arctic or Polar Climate 13:12 min |  |
ATLAS: Map based learning
| Map: Important coal mines in India 02:21 min |  |
| Map: Where are the largest iron ore deposits in India 04:35 min |  |
| Map: Major Hydro power plants in India 17:47 min |  |
| Map: Industrial Regions of North America (USA, Canada) 03:22 min |  |
| Map: Countries & Trade Routes near Mediterranean Sea 05:46 min |  |
| Map: Where are the Nuclear Power Plants in India 02:09 min |  |
| Map: Important Lakes in South India 10:37 min |  |
| Map: Important Iron & Steel Plants in India 16:55 min |  |
Human Geography
| Nature and Scope of Human Geography 10:54 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Human Geography 08:00 min |  |
Mineral & Energy Resources
| Mineral Resources In India 30:41 min |  |
| Audio Notes: Mineral & Energy Resources 08:42 min |  |
| Water Resources 17:51 min |  |
Activities & Sectors of Economy
| Audio Notes: Activities & Sectors of Economy 09:40 min |  |
Population
| Audio Notes: Population 08:35 min |  |
International Trade
| International Trade 27:26 min |  |
| Audio Notes: International Trade 07:16 min |  |
Transportation & Communication
| Audio Notes: Transportation & Communication 09:13 min |  |
Industries
| Audio Notes: Industries 08:35 min |  |
Sustainable Development
| Audio Notes: Sustainable Development 06:30 min |  |
World Geography
| South America Mapping 17:10 min |  |
| Geography of Africa 14:41 min |  |
| Straits of World 06:17 min |  |
How to Prepare Geography for UPSC?
| 10 Steps to Crack UPSC with EduRev 02:35 min |  |
| How to Master Geography for UPSC in 90 Days | Prelims + Mains Strategy 06:57 min |  |
Class 6 Geography
| NCERT: The Earth in the Solar System- 1 09:29 min |  |
| NCERT: The Earth in the Solar System- 2 11:54 min |  |
| NCERT:Globe Latitudes and Longitudes 16:51 min |  |