{"id":82198,"date":"2020-09-15T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T03:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/?p=82198"},"modified":"2021-04-01T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T07:23:48","slug":"ncert-geography-notes-for-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/ncert-geography-notes-for-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Geography Notes for UPSC – Geography Notes for IAS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Geography is an academic discipline that studies the relationship between people and the environment. When we speak about Indian Geography, it is very wide and diverse in nature. Be it the beauty of the Himalayas or the agriculture system in India.<\/p>\n

They all fall under the Indian Geography category. The UPSC Examinations<\/span><\/a> have the subject geography in the prelims, mains, and as an optional subject too. UPSC Prelims will have comparatively basic geographical questions while the UPSC optional will have detailed and complex geography questions.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the important geography topics and NCERT Notes on geography for the UPSC Exam.<\/p>\n

NCERT Notes on Geography for UPSC Prelims and Mains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No.<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

NCERT Notes on Geography for UPSC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/span><\/td>\nIndian Geography \u2013 Basics of India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nThe Himalayas \u2013 History, Map, and Facts<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nThe Great North Indian Plains \u2013 The Great Plains of India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nIndian Deserts \u2013 The Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nCoastal Plains and Islands of India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nMajor River Systems of India and Their Tributaries<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nMajor River Basins of India and River Interlinking<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nHydropower Plants and Major Dams in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\nThe Peninsular Plateau of India \u2013 Indian Geography<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nClimate of India \u2013 Climatic Conditions and Seasons of India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/span><\/td>\nAgriculture in India \u2013 Government Schemes for Agriculture Sector<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/span><\/td>\nMinerals and Mineral Industries in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/span><\/td>\nNatural Vegetation and Wildlife of India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/span><\/td>\nTransportation in India \u2013 Importance of Transport in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/span><\/td>\nConventional Sources of Energy Vs Non-Conventional Energy Sources<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/span><\/td>\nHuman Geography for UPSC and Other Competitive Exams<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/span><\/td>\nEnergy Conservation Techniques and Government Initiatives<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/span><\/td>\nPower Sector in India \u2013 Issues and Government Initiatives<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/span><\/td>\nCensus of India 2011 \u2013 Key Facts and Data<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/span><\/td>\nMajor Natural Regions of the World<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/span><\/td>\nMajor Dams in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/span><\/td>\nHighest Mountain Peaks in India \u2013 Statewise<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/span><\/td>\nRiverside Cities in India \u2013 List of Indian Cities on Rivers<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/span><\/td>\nBiosphere Reserves in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/span><\/td>\nMajor Sea Ports in India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/span><\/td>\nList of Tiger Reserves in India \u2013 Statewise<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/span><\/td>\nBird Sanctuaries in India \u2013 State-wise List<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/span><\/td>\nCountries that are India\u2019s Neighbours and their Facts<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Dataflair UPSC Geography Quizzes<\/h2>\n

These were some of the important geography topics for the UPSC Exams. UPSC is a very prominent exam in India and is detail-oriented when it comes to academic disciplines like geography.<\/p>\n

It is important to practice as much as possible to improve productivity and efficiency. Dataflair is offering free UPSC Geography Quizzes for everyone. Here\u2019s a list of UPSC Geography Quizzes to kickstart your UPSC preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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UPSC Geography MCQs for Prelims<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Indian Geography Quiz 1 – Basics of India, Himalayas, and Great Northern Plains<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 2 – Himalayas and Plains<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 3 – Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, and Coastal Plains and Islands<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Indian Geography Quiz 4 – Peninsular Plateau, The Indian Desert, and Coastal Plains and Islands<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 5 – Major River Systems, and Hydropower Projects and Major Dams, River Basins<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 6 – Indian River systems, Hydropower projects, Dams in India, and River Basins of India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 7 – Climate, Minerals and Industries, and Agriculture<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 8 – Climate, Minerals and Industries, and Agriculture<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 9 – Natural Vegetation and Fauna, Transportation, and Power and Energy Sector<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 10 – Natural Vegetation and Fauna, Transportation, and Power and Energy Sector<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 11 – Conventional and Non-conventional sources of Energy, Energy Conservation, and Human Geography<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/span><\/td>\nUPSC Geography Quiz 12 – Conventional and Non-conventional sources of Energy, Energy Conservation, and Human Geography<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

This article particularly focused on the UPSC Geography Subject. This article will help you cover some of the most important Indian Geography topics starting from the distribution of natural resources and ending with some important geographical sites in India.<\/p>\n

We have also added some Dataflair UPSC Geography Quiz links to help you practice as much as possible. They are multiple-choice based quizzes covering different aspects of Geography. Do solve them to strengthen your UPSC Exam Preparation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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