Important Topics List on Geography UPSC Prelims (GS-1)

Important Topics List on Geography

Indian and world Geography for UPSC Exam

UPSC Important Topics List Geography

As the scope of UPSC Exam is very large detail classification of the topics can’t be estimated and summarized, however as with our experience we have listed some topics which are worthy, but the list is limited only. If any found and missing please comment below

(Including General issues on Environment, Ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change)

Astronomy Universe Components of solar system The Sun, Planets, Moon and Celestial Objects Asteroids and Comets and new one discovered Expeditions to Space in News Earth Comparison with other Planets and Sun

World Geography Important Mountains and peaks and countries, Rivers and countries of the world The possibilities asking question in this area in prelims includes the questions of this type (which of the following cities from east to west or north to south type question), so knowing the geographical areas and cities, rivers, mountains and lakes are important Countries: Capital and Currency Important Economic Centers and their Locations, main Industrial regions All the below defined categories form the world level aspect

General Geography Climate of different areas Names of important Volcanoes and Ocean-currents Names of Local winds

Indian Geography Economy Includes Mines, Minerals, Communication and transportation, Infrastructure, Power stations, Dams, Important Economic Centers Physical aspects – Rivers and Dams constructed across them, Mountain ranges and Peaks, Forest cover and Environment, Ecology, bio-diversity. Soil and its type crops grown in them, Monsoon and Rainfall, Climate in different areas and climate changes happening and influencing Indian Climate Political Geography includes – Cities and States, territorial Boundary of states, coastal lines etc

Population Geography Population wise rank of states in India and different indices like area, educational etc Main Spoken Languages in India Tribal Population, races in different parts and their habitations

Agriculture Important crops of India and Areas of cultivation Climatic needs of important crops India’s ranking in Production of wheat, rice etc Ranking of states in India in production of crops of Higher Economic value