Started on Nov 22, 2023

UPSC CSE Geography Optional Foundation 2025 - November Batch (Offline)

Started on Nov 22, 2023
  • Starts with Geography - Basic to Advanced
  • 150+ Live Interactive classes with 50+ Videos
  • Class Summaries
  • Best Pedagogy to cover entire syllabus within 6 Months
  • Best Faculties teaching the most relevant concepts asked in Previous Year Paper
  • In-depth study of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for UPSC Geography Optional.
  • Map Practice for India

150+

Class Summaries

200+

Classes(Live+Video)

40+

Mapping Classes
UPSC CSE Geography Optional Foundation 2025 - November Batch (Offline)
  • Starts with Geography - Basic to Advanced
  • 150+ Live Interactive classes with 50+ Videos
  • Class Summaries
  • Best Pedagogy to cover entire syllabus within 6 Months
  • Best Faculties teaching the most relevant concepts asked in Previous Year Paper
  • In-depth study of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for UPSC Geography Optional.
  • Map Practice for India
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Course Schedule

20
Oct
Geography Optional Syllabus (Paper I & II)
20
Oct
Geography Optional Booklist
20
Oct
Books to be read

22
Nov
Introduction
25
Nov
Different types of Maps
25
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 25 November 2023

23
Nov
Central Asia & Indian Subcontinent
23
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 23 November 2023
24
Nov
East Asia & North Asia
24
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 24 November 2023
26
Nov
Geographical Division based on Socio-Economic conditions
26
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 26 November 2023

27
Nov
Antarctica and Arctic region
27
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 27 November 2023

28
Nov
Oceania & introduction of India's Map
28
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 28 November 2023

30
Nov
Physical Division of India
30
Nov
Geog Opt Basic to Adv. Synopsis - 30 November 2023
30
Nov
Lecture 9

22
Nov
Lecture 1

23
Nov
Lecture 2

24
Nov
Lecture 3

25
Nov
Lecture 4

26
Nov
Lecture 5

27
Nov
Lecture 6

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Basics of geomorphology

Physical conditions of the earth's interior

Evidence of Earth’s Interior

CDT (Background & Postulates of Wegener)
Evidences & Analysis Wegener’s Theory
Convectional current theory and Seafloor spreading
Plate tectonics theory & Plate interactions
Plate Interactions II
Plate Interaction-III and Evidences of Plate Tectonics
Driving mechanism of plate tectonics & Volcanism
Volcanic landform & Mountain building

Theories of Mountain Building

Airy & Pratt’s isostasy theory

Recent views on Isostasy & Earthquake

Formation of earth’s crust and Landform development theories

Davis theory of landform development
Limitations of Davis theory, Penck’s model of cycle of erosion
Penck’s Model & Slope studies
Davis vs Penck and L. C. King model

Channel Morphology I
Channel Morphology II
Channel Morphology & Applied Geomorphology

Equilibrium theories, Denudation chronology & Erosional surfaces
Identification of Erosion Surface & Factors of Landform Development

Geomagnetism

Origin, Composition & Structure of Atmosphere

Heat Budget
Global Temperature patterns

Vertical temperature patterns and atmospheric circulation models

Pressure patterns of the world

Planetary winds

Mediterranean Climate & Local Winds

Upper Tropospheric Winds
Jet streams & its types; Airmasses

Formation, Classification & Modification of Airmasses
Types of Fronts & Cyclones
Temperate cyclones
Tropical Cyclones

Humidity, Condensation, Precipitation & their types
Bergeron's & Langmuir Simpson Process

Atmospheric stability & instability and Precipitation patterns

Koppen’s Climatic Classification

Thornthwaite Climatic Classification

Trewartha’s climatic classification

Applied Climatology & Human adaptations

History and Evidences of Climate Change

Causes and Impact of Climate change

Impact & Adaptations to Climate change

Ocean bottom relief & its studies
Bottom Topography of Indian, Atlantic & Pacific ocean
Bottom Topography pf Indian, Atlantic & Pacific ocean & Temperature patterns

Temperature & Salinity patterns of oceans

Ocean Heat & Salt budget

Ocean Currents
Currents of Atlantic & Pacific ocean

Thermohaline circulation, Elnino & Lanina

Ocean Deposits and Marine Resources: Biotic, Mineral and Energy Resource
Ocean deposits & Coral reefs

Types & Theories of coral reefs

Coral bleaching (Reasons & Solutions) & Waves

Types of Waves; Sea level rise & it’s consequences

UNCLOS

Factors of soil formation

Processes of soil formation & Soil classification

Marbut’s soil classification

Indian soils, Soil degradation and its solution

Biogeography-Distribution of Plants & Animals

Biomes, Biogeographical realms & Gene pool centres

Forest of the World & Forest of India

Forest management & Forest related laws

Social & Agroforestry and Biodiversity & its types

Biodiversity & its conservation and Ecosystem Approach

Ecosystem stability, Principles of Ecosystem working & Global ecological imbalances

Human Ecological Adaptations & Environmental management

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Lecture 96

Advantages of forms of transport, Complementarity & Competition, Analysis of India's transport system

Basics of trade & transport
Geographical perspective of trade in India
Trends in Futuristic trade: World & India

Lecture 99

Lecture 100

Types of Minerals and Mineral Belts of India

Energy resources & energy crisis

Key Highlights

200+ Live Interactive classes with best-in-class faculties
200+ Live Interactive classes with best-in-class faculties
Added Recorded Videos Section for Conceptual Clarity
Added Recorded Videos Section for Conceptual Clarity
6 Months Coverage
6 Months Coverage
150+ Class Summaries
150+ Class Summaries

About the Faculty

Shabbir Bashir
Shabbir Bashir

Shabbir A Bashir is one of the co-founders of Edukemy and industry’s most lauded professor in UPSC preparation. He has been in the industry...

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Apurva Mehrotra
Apurva Mehrotra

Apurva Mehrotra is a renowned faculty in the field of UPSC Coaching with an experience of more than 9 years. Being a B.Tech from Delhi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

UPSC CSE Geography Optional Foundation is meant exclusively for the Students who are preparing with Geography Optional. It would help students understand static and dynamic concepts with in-depth understanding with our best faculties on board.

  • Course Duration: 6 Months
  • Course Commencement Date - 22nd November 2023
  • Complete coverage of the syllabus with high quality content & best faculty
  • Class Summary after each class
  • Effective teaching-learning process with spot doubt clearance with faculty

  • The program would help an aspirant clear the most important concepts asked in the UPSC CSE Mains Exam
  • Development of analytical skills through spontaneous interaction in live classes & mentoring the students on test feedback 
  • Cover all the important exam static topics.
  • Follows the changing trend of the syllabus, hence comes with a well crafted pedagogy for the same.
  • Course topics would be treated according to their relevance and importance

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