5. Geography: Physical Geography Basics
GS Paper 1: Indian and World Geography
Geography is a vital part of the UPSC syllabus, covering physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world.
Video: Basics of Physical Geography
Core Areas to Cover
- Physical Geography: Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography
- Indian Geography: Rivers, Climate, Minerals, Agriculture
- World Geography: Continents, Major Resources
- Human Geography: Population, Settlements
Recommended Sources
- NCERT Class 11 – Fundamentals of Physical Geography
- NCERT Class 11 – India: Physical Environment
- NCERT Class 12 – Fundamentals of Human Geography
- GC Leong – Certificate Physical and Human Geography
- Oxford Student Atlas