{"id":3881,"date":"2023-02-11T18:37:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T18:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=3881"},"modified":"2024-08-28T06:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T06:18:52","slug":"booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Geography Optional Booklist &#8211; UPSC &#8211; Edukemy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When preparing for the <strong>UPSC Geography Optional<\/strong>, having the right books is crucial for a strong foundation. A well-curated <strong>Geography Optional booklist<\/strong> can make all the difference in understanding complex concepts and covering the vast syllabus effectively. The <strong>Geography Optional books<\/strong> typically recommended by toppers include <em><strong>&#8220;Physical Geography&#8221; by Savindra Singh, &#8220;Human Geography&#8221; by Majid Husain, and &#8220;Geography of India&#8221; by D.R. Khullar<\/strong><\/em>. These resources are highly valued for their comprehensive coverage and clear explanations. For those looking to align their preparation with the strategies of successful candidates, exploring the <strong>Geography Optional booklist by Toppers<\/strong> is a smart move. Overall, choosing the right <strong>books for Geography Optional<\/strong> can significantly enhance one&#8217;s chances of success in the UPSC examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"47045\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bannner-1600-x-1600-2400-x-1392-px-1280-x-300-px-1024x300.png\" alt=\"PSP 2025\" class=\"wp-image-47045\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before aspirants start with the <strong>Geography Optional Books for UPSC<\/strong>, aspirants should be well-versed in the following Basic Readings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>NCERT (old edition) &#8211; Class 6th to 10th<\/li><li>NCERT (new edition) &#8211; 11th and 12th<\/li><li>Cerfiable course in Geography &#8211; Goh Cheng Leong<\/li><li>Geography Made Simple Series (vol 1 and vol 2) &#8211; Rupa Publication<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0479cae98ef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0479cae98ef\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Reference_booksStandard_Books_for_Geography_Optional\" title=\"Reference books\/Standard Books for Geography Optional\">Reference books\/Standard Books for Geography Optional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Current_Affairs_Magazine_for_Geography_Optional\" title=\"Current Affairs Magazine for Geography Optional\">Current Affairs Magazine for Geography Optional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Geography_Optional_Booklist\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Geography Optional Booklist:\">Frequently Asked Questions on Geography Optional Booklist:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Q1_How_can_aspirants_prepare_for_the_Geography_optional_for_UPSC\" title=\"Q1. How can aspirants prepare for the Geography optional for UPSC?\">Q1. How can aspirants prepare for the Geography optional for UPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Q2_What_is_the_Geography_Optional_Success_Rate_in_UPSC\" title=\"Q2. What is the Geography Optional Success Rate in UPSC?\">Q2. What is the Geography Optional Success Rate in UPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Q3_What_are_the_best_books_for_Geography_Optional_in_UPSC_Mains\" title=\"Q3. What are the best books for Geography Optional in UPSC Mains?\">Q3. What are the best books for Geography Optional in UPSC Mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Q4_Which_are_the_best_books_for_Physical_and_Human_Geography_for_UPSC_preparation\" title=\"Q4. Which are the best books for Physical and Human Geography for UPSC preparation?\">Q4. Which are the best books for Physical and Human Geography for UPSC preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Q5_What_is_the_best_book_for_World_Geography_for_UPSC_preparation\" title=\"Q5. What is the best book for World Geography for UPSC preparation?\">Q5. What is the best book for World Geography for UPSC preparation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#To_get_free_counselingsupport_on_UPSC_preparation_from_expert_mentors_please_call_9773890604\" title=\"To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604\">To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/booklist-for-geography-optional-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reference_booksStandard_Books_for_Geography_Optional\"><\/span>Reference books\/Standard Books for Geography Optional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of <strong>Geography Optional books for UPSC<\/strong> that can help you prepare effectively for the <strong>Geography Optional Exam.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>Geomorphology &#8211; Savindra Singh<\/li><li>Climatology &#8211; Savindra Singh<\/li><li>Oceanography &#8211; Savindra Singh<\/li><li>Env Geography &#8211; Savindra Singh<\/li><li>Human Geography &#8211; Majid Hussain (5th edition )<\/li><li>Models and Theories -Majid Hussain<\/li><li>Geographical Thought &#8211; RD Dikshit<\/li><li>Fundamentals of Geographical Thought &#8211; Sudipta Adhikari<\/li><li>India &#8211; Comprehensive Geography by Khullar (2018 edition)<\/li><li>Orient Blackswan School Atlas<\/li><li>Oxford School Atlas<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Magazine_for_Geography_Optional\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs\/\">Current Affairs<\/a> Magazine for Geography Optional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geography Optional is a dynamic subject. A lot of Geography Optional questions in the UPSC Mains Optional Paper focus on Current Affairs Readings. Hence, apart from the Basic Readings and Standard\/Reference books, it is recommended to cover the news related to Geography and solve MCQs\/Questions based on these readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We thus, recommend &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\/kosmos\/2023-02-10\/changing-population-dynamics-and-associated-concerns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KOSMOS Magazine<\/a>, a feature magazine for Geography Optional including Environment &amp; Ecology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Geography_Optional_Booklist\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions on Geography Optional Booklist:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_can_aspirants_prepare_for_the_Geography_optional_for_UPSC\"><\/span>Q1. How can aspirants prepare for the Geography optional for UPSC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. Aspirants can prepare for the Geography Optional for UPSC by referring to the best books for Geography Optional. Since the subject is included in both the preliminary and main exams, candidates should refer to the Geography Optional books for UPSC provided in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_Geography_Optional_Success_Rate_in_UPSC\"><\/span>Q2. What is the Geography Optional Success Rate in UPSC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The success rate for Geography Optional in UPSC varies each year, typically ranging between 5-10%. This popularity is attributed to the availability of well-structured Books for Geography Optional. Many Geography Optional toppers credit their success to strategic preparation, often sharing insights into their Geography Optional toppers strategy. Utilizing key UPSC Geography Optional books can significantly enhance one&#8217;s understanding and performance in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_are_the_best_books_for_Geography_Optional_in_UPSC_Mains\"><\/span>Q3. What are the best books for Geography Optional in UPSC Mains? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The following are some of the best books for Geography Optional for UPSC mains exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;Geography NCERT XI &amp; XII&#8221;<\/li><li>&#8220;Human Geography&#8221; by Majid Hussain<\/li><li>&#8220;Models and Theories&#8221; by Majid Hussain<\/li><li>&#8220;Physical Geography&#8221; by Savindra Singh<\/li><li>&#8220;Geographical Thought&#8221; by Sudipta Adhikary<\/li><li>Other books by Majid Hussain are highly recommended by IAS toppers and experts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Which_are_the_best_books_for_Physical_and_Human_Geography_for_UPSC_preparation\"><\/span>Q4. Which are the best books for Physical and Human Geography for UPSC preparation? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The following are the best books for Physical and Human Geography for UPSC preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;Physical Geography&#8221; by Savindra Singh (comprising five specific books on physical geography: Geomorphology, Oceanography, Climatology, Environment Geography, Biogeography)<\/li><li>&#8220;Human Geography&#8221; by Majid Hussain<\/li><li>&#8220;Certificate Physical and Human Geography&#8221; by Goh Cheng Leong<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_is_the_best_book_for_World_Geography_for_UPSC_preparation\"><\/span>Q5. What is the best book for World Geography for UPSC preparation? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The following are the best books for World Geography for UPSC preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;Economic and Social Geography \u2013 Made Simple&#8221; by R. Knowles and J. Wareing<\/li><li>&#8220;Evolution of Geographic Thought&#8221; by Majid Hussain<\/li><li>&#8220;Physical Geography \u2013 Made Simple&#8221; by Richard H. Bryant<\/li><li>&#8220;Oxford School Atlas&#8221; by Oxford University Press<\/li><li>&#8220;World Regional Geography&#8221; by Henry W. 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