Geography

This chapter discusses the meaning and evolution of geography. Here, we will learn about different approaches to study geography, such as systematic approach and regional approach.

This chapter introduces us to our planet and the solar system. We will learn about the small rocky planets, the massive gas giants beyond the asteroid belts, the planets, the moons, and other important members of the solar system.

In this chapter, the aspirants will learn some facts related to our earth. They will study the birth of our planet, its internal structure, and some interesting facts about volcanoes and earthquakes.

This chapter sheds light on our natural environment. The different layers of the environment are explained. We will know about the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and their constituents in brief.

This chapter talks about air, its gases, and its compositions. It discusses the structure of the atmosphere, climate and weather, and air pressure. It also talks about mountain and valley winds, air masses, moisture, and rainfall.

This chapter explains the different terms and concepts related to water. The candidates will learn some facts about oceans, sea, bay and gulf. It also talks about temperature and salinity of ocean water, waves, tides and surface water.

In this chapter, the candidates will learn some important facts related to agriculture. It sheds light on the different types of farming, animal husbandry, some major crops, and cropping patterns in India.

In this chapter, we will learn different types of exhaustible and inexhaustible resources. The natural resources, energy resources, and different non-conventional sources of energy are briefly explained too.