Geography Optional Test Series for UPSC Mains

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Geography test series

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Test schedule

12 sectional tests followed by 14 full-length mocks.

Test	Type	Topic	Date
1	Sectional - Paper I	Geomorphology	10-Oct
2	Sectional - Paper I	Climatology and Oceanography	04-Oct
3	Sectional - Paper I	Biogeography and Environmental Geography	17-Oct
4	Sectional - Paper I	Human Geography and Perspectives	11-Oct
5	Sectional - Paper I	Economic and Population Geography	24-Oct
6	Sectional - Paper I	Regional Planning and Models	18-Oct
7	Sectional - Paper II	Physical Setting and Resources	31-Oct
8	Sectional - Paper II	Agriculture and Industry	25-Oct
9	Sectional - Paper II	Regional Planning and Political Aspects	07-Nov
10	Sectional - Paper II	Transport Communication and Trade	01-Nov
11	Sectional - Paper II	Cultural Setting and Settlements	14-Nov
12	Sectional - Paper II	Contemporary Issues	08-Nov
13	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	21-Nov
14	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	15-Nov
15	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	28-Nov
16	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	22-Nov
17	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	05-Dec
18	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	29-Nov
19	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	12-Dec
20	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	06-Dec
21	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	19-Dec
22	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	13-Dec
23	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	26-Dec
24	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	20-Dec
25	Full-Length Test	Paper-I Full Syllabus	02-Jan
26	Full-Length Test	Paper-II Full Syllabus	27-Dec

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Geography Optional syllabus

The UPSC syllabus this test series covers, topic by topic.

Geography - Paper I

Geomorphology: Factors controlling landform development, Endogenetic and exogenetic forces, Origin and evolution of the earth's crust, Fundamentals of geomagnetism, Physical conditions of the earth's interior, Geosynclines, continental drift, isostasy, plate tectonics, Earthquakes and volcanoes, Concepts of geomorphic cycles and landscape development, Denudation chronology, channel morphology, erosion surfaces, slope development, Applied geomorphology.
Climatology and Oceanography: Temperature and pressure belts of the world, Heat budget of the earth, Atmospheric circulation, stability and instability, Planetary and local winds, monsoons and jet streams, Air masses, frontogenesis, cyclones, Types and distribution of precipitation, Koppen, Thornthwaite and Trewartha's classification of world climates, Hydrological cycle and global climatic change, Role and response of man in climatic changes, Applied climatology and urban climate, Bottom topography of major oceans, Ocean temperature and salinity, Heat and salt budget, ocean deposits, Waves, currents and tides, Coral reefs and atolls, coral bleaching, Marine resources and marine pollution, Law of the sea.
Biogeography and Environmental Geography: Genesis, classification and distribution of soils, Soil profile, erosion, degradation and conservation, Distribution of plants and animals, Deforestation and conservation measures, Social forestry, agroforestry, wild life, Major gene pool centres, Human ecological adaptations, Influence of man on ecology and environment, Ecological principles, ecosystem structure and functions, Energy flow, food chain and food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Environmental hazards and management, Environmental degradation, Environmental policy and legislation, Biodiversity and sustainable development.
Human Geography and Perspectives: Areal differentiation, regional synthesis, dichotomy and dualism, Environmentalism, quantitative revolution, locational analysis, Radical, behavioural, human and welfare approaches, Language, religion, secularisation, cultural regions, Human development index and approaches to human geography.
Economic and Population Geography: World economic development-measurement and problems, World resources-distribution, energy crisis, limits to growth, Agriculture-typology, inputs, productivity, food security, Industrial patterns-location, SEZs, trade, Growth and distribution of world population, Demographic attributes, theories, migration, Population policies and problems, Social well-being, rural and urban settlements, Urban morphology, rank-size rule, functional classification, fringe, Urbanisation problems and sustainable cities.
Regional Planning and Models: Concept, types, and methods of regionalisation, Growth centres and poles, development strategies, Environmental issues in planning, sustainable development, Models in human geography, Theories of Christaller, Losch, Von Thunen, Weber, Rosto's growth model, Heartland and Rimland theories, Laws of international boundaries and frontiers.

Geography - Paper II

Physical Setting and Resources: India's spatial relations with neighbors, Structure, relief, physiographic regions, drainage systems, Mechanism of monsoons, rainfall, cyclones, droughts, floods, Climatic regions, vegetation and soil types, Land, water, energy, mineral, biotic and marine resources, Forest and wildlife resources, Energy crisis, conservation and resource planning, Sustainable development.
Agriculture and Industry: Land use, cropping patterns, intensity, productivity, Irrigation, Green Revolution and impact, Agricultural inputs and subsidies, Food security and agro-climatic zones, Dairy, poultry, fisheries, horticulture, social forestry, Industrial evolution, location and policies, Large/small scale industries, SEZs, Industrial regions, development and environmental concerns.
Regional Planning and Political Aspects: Concept and types of regions, methods of regionalisation, Regional planning experience in India, Planning for backward, tribal, drought-prone areas, Multi-level planning, regional disparities, Indian federalism, state reorganization, new states, Regional consciousness, interstate issues, International boundary issues, terrorism, India's role in world affairs, geopolitics of South Asia and Indian Ocean.
Transport Communication and Trade: Transport networks-road, rail, water, air, pipeline, Regional development and transport planning, Port development and trade, Trade balance, trade policies, Export processing zones.
Cultural Setting and Settlements: Historical and racial aspects of Indian society, Linguistic and ethnic diversity, religious minorities, Major tribes and tribal areas, Integration challenges, socio-cultural regions, Modernisation and social change, Rural and urban settlement types and structures, Migration and urbanisation, Planning, slums, sustainability and sprawl.
Contemporary Issues: Environmental hazards-landslides, earthquakes, floods, droughts, epidemics, Environmental degradation and deforestation, Soil erosion, desertification, river linking, Displacement and rehabilitation, Climate change and India, Inter-state water sharing issues.

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