UPSC Prelims Test Series 2024 - Geography

UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Syllabus for Geography

According to the UPSC Prelims Syllabus, the Geography section encompasses the
Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India & the World. To excel in this subject
for the prelims exam, candidates should explore the detailed topics within each section
of geography provided below.

General Geography Section

• Universe
• Earth Evolution

Bio-Geography Section

• Soil Characteristics
• Vegetation Resources

Geomorphology Section

• Interior of the Earth
• Geology and Rocks
• Geomorphic Processes
• Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity
• Continental and Oceanic Distribution
• Evolution of Landforms
• Global Diversity of Landforms

Oceanography Section

• Hydrosphere
• Underwater Relief Features
• Temperature and Salinity
• Waves, Ocean Currents, Tides
• Resources of the Sea
• Oceanic Deposits and Coral Reefs

Climatology Section

• Atmosphere
• Temperature Inversion
• Insolation and Heat Balance
• Air Masses, Fronts, Cyclones, and Jet Streams
• Wind Patterns and Pressure Belt
• Precipitation Patterns
• Global Climate Zones

Human and Economic Geography Section

• Population and Census
• Human Progress
• Economic Ventures
• Transportation and Communication
• Global Trade
• Human Habitation

Indian Geography Section

Geography of India

• Water System
• Weather Patterns
• Indian Soils
• Native Flora
• Demographics
• Urban and Rural Living
• Land Assets
• Mineral Reserves
• Energy Supplies
• Farming and Key Concepts
• Advancements in Agriculture
• Crop Yields
• Industrial Sector
• Transportation
• Contemporary Developments in Industry and Transportation

World Regional Geography Section

• Continents, Countries, and Cities
• Location in News

Ecology & Environment Section

• Emergence of Life Forms
  Fundamental Principles of Ecology
  Operations within Ecosystems
  Ecology of Populations
  Species Adaptation and Interactions
  Land-based Ecosystems
  Water-based Ecosystems
  Cycling of Nutrient

Biodiversity Section

• Foundations of Biodiversity
• Variety in Animal and Plant Life
• Challenges to Biodiversity
• Preservation of Biodiversity
• Estuarine Ecosystems
• Coastal MangrovesCoral Formations
• Marshy Wetlands
• Depletion and Oversight of Resources
• Pollution of the Environment
• Shifts in Climate
• Management of Environmental Policies