GS GEOGRAPHY FOR MAINS

Instructor: K. Siddhartha

Language: English

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Geography of the World

The Syllabus

Salient features of World’s Physical Geography.
Distribution of key natural resources across the World (including South Asia and the Indian Subcontinent).
Factors responsible for the location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sector industries in various parts of the World (including India).
Important Geophysical phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc.
Geographical features and their location- changes in critical Geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in Flora and Fauna and the effects of such changes.

Role in prelims and mains

In the Prelims section, questions from Physical Geography can fetch you 6-10 marks.

The Mains analysis is given below:

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

2018

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics. (10)
What are the consequences of spreading of ‘Dead Zones’ on marine ecosystem? (10)
Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region? (10)

2017

Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects.

2016

“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.

2014

Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos.
Why are the world’s fold mountain systems located along the margins of continents? Bring out the association between the global distribution of Fold Mountains and the earthquakes and volcanoes.

2013

What do you understand by the theory of continental drift? Discuss the prominent evidences in its support.

CLIMATE

2013

Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?

2016

Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.

2015

Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?

2014

Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why?
Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an outcome of the El-Nino effect. Do you agree?

2013

The recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world?
Bring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world.
What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?

RESOURCES

2017

Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.
“Inspite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development”. Discuss.

2016

The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain.
South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

2015

What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?
India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.
The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand arc reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.

2014

Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.
How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa?

2013

With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world.
It is said the India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of country for quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES-AGRICULTURE

Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water?
Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain.
Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by United Nations.

SECONDARY ACTIVITIES-INDUSTRIAL LOCATION

2014

Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world.

2013

Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in the Southern states of India? Discuss with justification.
Analyze the factors for highly decentralized cotton textile industry in India.

TERTIARY ACTIVITIES-TRANSPORT

Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

2018

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India. (15)
Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there? (15)
“The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas? (15)
Defining Blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for Pisciculture development in India. (15)
What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics. (15)

2017

Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in Western Ghats.
What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?
In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?
There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghats. Why?

URBAN ISSUES

2016

With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme’.
Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.

2015

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?
Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.

2013

Discussion the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India.

OTHER

How far do you agree that the behavior of the Indian monsoon has been changing due to humanizing landscapes? Discuss.
Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent.
Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.
In what way micro-watershed Development projects help in water conservation in drought prone and semi-arid regions of India.

What the students Get

The New World- World Geography for Mains Examination- K. Siddhartha.
Free Access to the section of the portal.
One FACE TO FACE Problem Solving Session with the Chief mentor Sri K. Siddhartha.

Learning Sequencing and Chapter Structure

The course sequencing is not per the syllabus. This is done to provide concept to the candidates. If the candidates follow the one topic after another as per the syllabus they will never follow the concept. Hence the sequencing and reordering has been done to students’ benefit

SYLLABUS AS IT IS	BREAKUP AND SIMPLIFICATION	TYPE OF QUESTIONS
Salient features of World’s Physical Geography.	Geology& Physiography Drainage Climate Soil Vegetation	What are the basic characteristics of Shield and Cratons. Why is that they are significant for a country’s geography? Geology has strongly influenced the mineral resource base of India or World. Explain with examples. What are the different methods of measuring the heights of mountains and peaks? What are the recent advances made in measuring such heights and elevation? The physiography and location of Russia is a major factor that has insulated it as well as protected it. To what extent is this statement correct? Europe and Asia both of them are getting themselves linked along the Strait of Bosporus. What are its implications and difficulties in implementation? The orientation of mountain ranges of Western Europe has been a major factor in influencing the climate of Western Europe. Explain. Discuss how physiography of N. America helped population distribution and migration. Discuss the reason for trench formation on the western side of South America? How is this trench so unique in its physiography and location? Discuss the origin of East African Rift Valley? Explain the characteristics of EARV and its uniqueness. What is Cosgrove Volcanic Chain and why has it been in news? Discuss its origin and evolution. Climate has a strong bearing upon the economic activities of a people in SE Asia. Discuss in brief the characteristics of Tibetan Drainage. What are its implications for Central, South and South East Asia? South America is the greatest reservoir of water in the world. Discuss the reasons which are responsible for it and how does it happen? Discuss the origin of the Great Lakes of North America. Explain how has it impacted the region from climatic and economic viewpoint. Discuss in brief the factors that affect the climate of Europe and make it so distinctive. Despite all equatorial regions receiving high rainfall, they all differ in the amount. Discuss these differences and the reasons for such differences. What is an ENSO event? How and why is it considered so significant for World Climate? Despite the fact that some soils can be fertile but their fertility is because of different factors. Explain. Give a brief account of black soil distribution and the causes of its high productivity. Discuss the characteristics of the vegetation zones in Africa and its characteristics.
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);	Water Mineral Energy Biotic Marine resources	Briefly describe the mineralized zones of the world and associated mineral formation with particular reference to petroleum resources of Middle East. Why did the energy crisis emerge in 1971-72.Is there any energy crisis now, if yes, what is the present form of energy crisis? Discuss the western and Indian form of management of water resources. Give an account of technological inputs in water resource management that will lead to a decentralized water management. Suggest ways to conserve water, and protect it. What has been the impact of dams on displaced people? What can be a sustainable means of negating their impacts? The financial and economic performance of the dams leaves a lot to be desired. Discuss some remedial measures in the light of these performances. Discuss various contemporary artificial structures for ground water recharge and their relative advantages for India. What does Glacial Harvesting mean? What are the mechanisms and means of glacial harvesting and problems of implementation? The problems of fisheries are different in temperate regions and different in tropical regions. Explain with examples. The Cultural significance of forests is to be very well understood in order to manage the forest areas of India. Lumbering in tropical forests is distinctly different from temperate countries. Explain these differences with examples. Analyze China’s position in the world from the viewpoint of REE production and the impact of various REE on the world economy. Analyze the role of shale gas in transforming the world economy. How is India placed in this regard? The oil resources of Persian Gulf are in for a major change and impact. Analyze it in light of recent geopolitical developments. The Three Gorges dam is the most extraordinary hydel project in the world having wide ramifications for the Chinese economy. Explain in terms of advantages and disadvantages. Nuclear power provides as much advantages as is loaded with limitations. Do you agree? Petroleum resources have been found only in those regions that have been under sea. Explain the reasons for petroleum formation in SW Asia. The key to energy balance is energy congruence. Explain. Marine resources are the last frontier of mankind. Discuss
Factors responsible for the location of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)	Primary sectors Secondary sectors Tertiary sectors	Give a brief account of changes in the world agricultural types in the new world. Examine the spatial patterns of agricultural disparity prevailing in the world and its underlying causes. Agricultural growth planning has a component of environmental cost. Discuss. Explain the causes for the essential difference between intensive subsistence tillage with rice dominant and without rice in the crop association. Write down main agricultural types of tropical regions and their associated features Explain the relevance of bottom-up and top-down approaches in the development of agrarian economy. (2014) Food from the sea is the last frontier of mankind. Explain. Critically examine the reasons for the world Food problem. Suggest measures for a sustainable solution to the world food problem. Discuss the concept of food security. Give an account of food security issues in developing countries. Man-induced famines are becoming more common than nature-induced ones.” Explain. Discuss the factors of location of iron and steel industries in USA with special reference to the shifts in their location after the World War II. What is the locational significance of New York in American economy? Why did industrial relocation take place? Give an account of shift in industrial locations in Asia. Give an account of the Problem faced by industries, which developed due to inertia with special reference to India. Explain the concept of aviation hubs, and examine their contribution to national economy. Discuss the location of Dubai as an international aviation hub. What factors have contributed to making as an International Aviation hub? Why is the Russian Government so interested in developing the Baikal Amur Mainline (BAM). What will be the role of BAM in transforming Russian regional economy? What are major categories of passenger jet planes? What is the logic of emerging trends in providing ultra long haul aircrafts ? What are the various types of operations of the air freight market and their role? Low Cost Carriers are distinguished by several common features. What are these features and how have they transformed air travel?
Important Geophysical phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc.	Meteoritic Impact Asteroidal Impact Magnetic Reversals Mass Extinctions Aurora Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity Landslide Cyclone Thunderstorm and Lightning Tornado Blizzards	What is an impact event and what its geological significance? An asteroidal impact is not only disastrous event, it is also one beneficial event. Explain. The poles are shifting. From somewhere in Alaska, the geomagnetic poles have shifted to Siberia. What are the causes and the likely impact of such shifts and more importantly its reversal? Explain. Give a brief account of the mechanism of Auroral display in the Polar areas. Discuss the causes of earthquakes in India, and why is that the earthquakes are confined to certain regions? Explain its causes and consequences for India. The most important volcanic zones coincide with areas of plate convergence. Why does it happen and how does it determine the nature of volcanic activity? Discuss. Despite India lying in the convergence zone of Plates, volcanic activity does not affect India. Elaborate. India has recently experienced volcanic activity in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In the event of such volcanic activity how can such events be managed from the point of prediction, mitigation and monitoring? The tsunami-affected areas not only are earthquake-affected areas, but also other areas. Explain. Discuss in detail the environmental impacts of tsunamis. Why are tropical cyclones frequent in tropical areas? Give a causal account of the event. Detail the classification and nomenclature of tropical cyclones and the rationality involved in that. Discuss effect and the management of tropical cyclones in the developed and developing countries. Give the mechanism of lighting formation and its control. Why do blizzard form. The impact of blizzards is very elaborate. What are they and how do they affect? What are the measures one can take if trapped in a blizzard? Tornadoes are not common in India, but they have frequented some regions of India in recent times. Discuss the features of tornadoes and its impact. How do hailstorms forms? Give resoned account of the formation of hailstorms, which are more specific to particular areas of the country. Give an account of the nature, causes and effect of cloudbursts. How can cloudbursts be forecasted? Discuss the various events of mass extinction. Throw light on the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction.
Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes	Ice cap Water Bodies: Lakes and rivers Floral changes Faunal changes	What are ecosystems and how are they classified? Bring out the difference between Ecosystems and Biomes, and explain the salient features of different ecosystems. The different geographical features have determined everything that the modern civilization is about. Explain it in relation to India. Explain how waterfalls can form? Bring out their impact on local geography and ecology. What are the most distinctive features of the plain or the middle and lower course of the river and how are so they significant for rural economy. Explain the mechanism of formation of delta and its type. The various Karst depositional features are not only a natural marvel but also significant indicators of surface runoff and ecology. Explain the role of wind patterns and obstructions in Aeolian depositional landforms and their features. The U shaped valleys of Glaciated regions have shaped the culture and lifestyle in many temperate countries, other than exhibiting different distinctive features. Explain the formation of different types of beaches in India along with their location and distinctive features and their regional impacts. Explain the mechanism of formation of Himalayan lakes and their ecological and geostrategic significance. Explain why wetlands are important with special reference to their ecological role. Classify Indian islands and the mode of their formation. Explain the planning specific to any type of island required for their development. Compactness of settlements in India reflects not only water availability or unavailability but also a social setting that is very reflective. Explain. Explain the reasons for the decline of the city center in India, and what alternative changes in the urban form it has led to. Explain the features of slum in industrial and commercial zones and suggest planning measures to mitigate their effect. Sprawls are reflective of the economic and technological changes that the Indian cities are undergoing. Explain. Green Belts do not always play a positive role for cities. Explain its limitations. Discuss the role that satellite towns have played in city planning in India. Discuss the nature of megalopolis and show how the future of India’s urban scene will be different with their emergence.

COURSE PLAN- GS GEOGRAPHY FOR MAINS

Sequencing	Topics	Chapter And Study Material	Synopsis	Video Explanation & Multimedia	Question Bank	Model Answers	Enrichment & Current Affairs
SECTION-I, PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD
1	Introduction and Approach			Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.
2	Geology Mantle Plume Geological features Geological Phenomena Volcanic Chain & Other Physiographical Features Physiography- North America Africa Europe South America Russia	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
3	Climate	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
4	Drainage	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
5	Soil	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
6	Vegetation	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
SECTION-II- GEOPHYSICAL & NATURAL PHENOMENON
7	Meteoritic Impact	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
8	Asteroidal Impact	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
9	Earths Interior	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
10	Geomagnetism	World Geography	✔
11	Magnetic Reversals	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
12	Mass Extinctions	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
13	Aurora	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
14	Earthquakes,	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
15	Tsunami,	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
16	Volcanic activity Volcanic Hazard	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
17	Denudation	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
18	Factors Controlling Landform Development	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
19	Landslide	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
20	Cyclone	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
21	Thunderstorm and Lightning	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
22	Tornado	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Not Applicable, Not Needed
23	Blizzards	World Geography	✔	Examination oriented Video recorded Lectures interlaced with graphics, illustrations, videos and flow charts.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	A small Current Affairs orientation depending on any news coverage.
SECTION – III, RESOURCES
24	Water	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
25	Mineral	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
26	Energy	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
27	Biotic	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
28	Marine resources		✔	Compact PowerPoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
SECTION – IV, ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
29	Primary sectors	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
30	Secondary sectors	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
31	Tertiary sectors	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
SECTION- V, GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
32	Ice cap	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
33	Water Bodies: Lakes and rivers	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
34	Floral changes	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.
35	Faunal changes	World Geography	✔	Compact Powerpoint explanation, description and analysis with current orientation.	✔	Model answers with Video discussion of prospective topics for 2019/20.	Already existing Current orientation, but will keep on bringing new updates with new developments in Current Affairs.

How best to utilize it

The students must understand the nature of the course as well as understand the Strategy for preparing World Geography

Before picking WORLD GEOGRAPHY to study, the candidate must have studied and understood three chapters-Rocks, Geological history and Basic of Geography. Now Go Online and follow this sequence.

First read the topics.
Listen to the explanation.
Now use the summary.
You have some model answers. Use only questions from model answers to write.
Now compare your answers with the model.
Ensemble will keep you updating on current affairs regularly on this topic.
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Post Script- General Directions after Course

Command over the concept of the topic is important for understanding how to answer questions.
Student must be able to present knowledge of the concept being asked.
Interpretation and understanding of the question that will be interdisciplinary will be equally significant.
Presentation should be in good legible writing as well as using a lot of terminologies.
Use of maps, flowcharts and diagrams are a must, and the diagrams must be correct.
Adherence to word limit is advised.
For answer writing and tricks and techniques, the candidates are suggested to go first complete the course and then go for QIP.

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	DEMO CHAPTER
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ADVISORY GS MAINS WORLD GEOGRAPHY
	Preparation for UPSC GS Geography for Mains By Shri K. Siddhartha Sir NEW
	Preparation for UPSC GS Geography for Mains By Shri K. Siddhartha Sir NEW
	WORLD GEOGRAPHY-INTRODUCTION AND APPROACH
SECTION A-1-PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY OF THE WORLD
	0-ADVISORY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
	1A.1-CONTINENTAL CRUST - GEOLOGY
	1A.2-GEOLOGICAL FEATURES on board
	1B.1-CONTINENTAL DRIFT
	1B.2-EARTHQUAKES
	1B.3-PLATE TECTONICS
	1B.4-VOLCANISM
	1B.5 VOLCANIC CHAIN & Other Physiographical Features CLASS
	1C.1-GEOLOGICAL PHENOMENA on board
	1C.2-MANTLE PLUME ON BOARD
	1D.1-TSUNAMI
	1D.3-TSUNAMI on board
	1E.1-GEOMAGNETISM-GEOPHYSICAL EVENTS
	GEOLOGY OF CONTINENTS
	SECTION A-2-PHYSIOGRAPHY
	2-WORLD PHYSIOGRAPHY, CRUSTAL FEATURES
	2A-Physiography (North America)
	2B-Physiography (South America)
	2C-Physiography (EUROPE)
	2D-Physiography (Russia)
	2E-Physiography (Africa)
	SECTION A-3-DRAINAGE
	Drainage
	SECTION A-4-CLIMATE
	A4.1-INSOLATION
	A4.2-3-TEMPERATURE & TEMPERATURE INVERSION
	A4.4-5-PRESSURE & WINDS
	A4.6-JET STREAM
	A4.7-WATER & INSTABILITY, ADIABATIC CHANGES
	A4.9-THUNDERSTORM
	A4.10-AIR MASSES
	A4.11-TROPICAL CYCLONE
	A4.12-TEMPERATE CYCLONE
	A4.13-DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEMPERATE CYCLONE & TROPICAL CYCLONE
	A4.14-URBAN CLIMATE
	A4.15-CLIMATE CHANGE
	A4.16-World climate-ENSO on board
	A4.17-WORLD CLIMATE-SOMALIA AS DESERT
	SECTION A-5 OCEAN DYNAMICS
	A5.1-THE BEHAVIOUR OF OCEANS TEMPERATURE
	A5.2-SALINITY
	A5.3-WATER MASSES
	A5.4-WORLD OCEAN CIRCULATION
	A5.5-SEA LEVEL CHANGE
	SOILS OF THE WORLD
	Soils OF WORLD AND INDIA
	CLIMATE OF WORLDS CONTINENT
SECTION-B- GEOPHYSICAL & NATURAL PHENOMENON
	0. ADVISORY GEOPHYSICAL NATURAL PHENOMENA
	B.1-METEORITIC & ASTEROIDAL on board
	B.2-Asteroidal Impact
	5. OCEAN DYNAMICS
	B.3-GEOMAGNETISM-GEOPHYSICAL EVENTS NEW
	B.3A-GEOMAGNETISM (CLASS)
	B.4-Auroras
	B.5-Lighting (NEW)
	B.5A-Lightning (CLASS)
	B.6-MICROBURST
	SECTION- C, WORLD NATURAL RESOURCES
	0. ADVISORY RESOURCES
	SECTION-D, SECTORS OF ECONOMY
	D. ADVISORY SECTORS OF ECONOMY
	D1. PRIMARY SECTORS
	D.1.1-AGRICULTURE BASICS
	D.1.2-GREEN REVOLUTION
	D.1.3-SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
	D.1.4-AGRICULTURE TYPES
	D.1.5-COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE
	D.1.6-FOOD SECURITY
	D2. SECONDARY SECTORS
	D2.1-SECONDARY INDUSTRY
	D2.2-World Industrial Regions and Complexes
	D3. TERTIARY SECTORS
	D3.1-Baikal Amur Mainline (BAM).
	D3.2-Kraa Canal
	D3.3-Dubai as Aviation Hub
	SECTION-E ADVISORY GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES AND THEIR LOCATION
	0. ADVISORY GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES AND THEIR LOCATION
	E.1-NATURAL GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
	E.2-ARTIFICIAL GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
	E.3-ARTIFICIAL FEATURES-CITIES, URABNISATION
	E.4-ISLANDS
	SECTION-F WORLD'S CHANGING GEOGRAPHY
	0-ADVISORY WORLDS CHANGING GEOGRAPHY
	F.1-POLAR GEOGRAPHY
	F.2-POLAR VORTEX
Question-Answer Analysis GS Mains Geography
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1- Arctic region-Q1
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1- Dead Zones-Q2.mp4
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1- Formation of New States-Q3.mp4
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1- industrial corridors-Q6.mp4
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1- Water harvesting system-Q4.mp4
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1-Blue Revolution -Q5.mp4
	GS MAINS GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1-Indentured Labour -Q7.mp4
QUESTION AND ANSWER ANALYSIS
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
	1. What is cloud seeding
	2. Defining Blue Revolution explain the Problems and Strategies for Pisciculture Development in India
	2. Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India, 2. Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India, PDF.
	3. Why Indentured Labour was taken by British from India to their Colonies. Have they been able to preserve their cultural Identity over there.
	3. Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to their colonies
	Q_10_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
3A. Disaster of earthquakes in India
	Q_1_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_11_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	4. Phenomenon of demographic dividend in the context of India
	Q_12_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	5. Why is India keen on opening Arctic?
	6. Formation of new states is beneficial or not for India
	9. Industrial Corridors in India
	10. The Ideal Solution of Depleting Ground Water Resource in India is Water Harvesting System
	10. The Ideal Solution of Depleting Ground Water Resource in India is Water Harvesting System
	11. Where and how have the advanced landing grounds evolved
	12. Can India utilise its demographic dividend
	13. What is the biggest hurdle India is likely to face in its demographic dividend.
	14. Is diversity really the strength of India
	15. Rejuvenating the Ganga River
	Q_22_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_23_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_24_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	16. rural urban migration has accentuated city problems in India
	17. Demographic dividend-India
	18. Distinguish between the West and East coasts of India
	19. Distribution of Water Divide in India
	20. Characteristics of western disturbances
	21. Explain the characteristics of the southwest monsoons as related to India��s problems and prospects
	22. Briefly explain the Characteristics of Rainfall distribution in India.
	23. Discuss the mechanism of El Nino and its relation with Indian monsoon.
	24. Role of tibet plateau in rainfall
	25. Analyse how El Nino affects Indian Monsoons and the economy
	26. Discuss the extent and management of saline and alkaline soils in India.
	27. Smart Grid
	28. Green energy corridor india (1)
	29. Impact of sand mining.
	30. Shola forest is peculiar to southern India and a distinctive type of tropical rain forest. Explain
	31. Discuss the Rainfall and Vegetation Relationship in India
	32. Discuss mangrove vegetation as an ecological entity in India
	Q_13_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	33. Grasslands vegetation of India-Character & Classification
	Q_14_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	34. Floods converted into a sustainable source of irrigation
	35. Consider that floods have been caused only by heavy rains in India.
	36. How is that a heavy rainfall warnings constitute an important factor in flood forecasting
	Q_27_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_28_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_29_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_31_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_34_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_35_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_36_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_37_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_38_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_39_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
	Q_40_K_Siddhartha_Sir_geography, environment and disaster management
WORLD GEOGRAPHY QUESTION & ANSWERS
	1_Geology influenced the mineral resource base of India
	1_Geology influenced the mineral resource base of India
	2_RUSSIAN PHYSIOGRAPHY AND SIGNIFICANCE
	2_Physiography and location of Russia SYNOPSIS
	3_Origin of East African Rift Valley
	3_Origin of East African Rift Valley
	4_Cosgrove Volcanic Chain
	4_Cosgrove Volcanic Chain
	5_ Role that Antarctica plays in global climate
	5_ Role that Antarctica plays in global climate
	6_Shifting Poles
	6_Shifting Poles
	7_Blizzard
	7_Blizzard
	8-Changes in the world agricultural types
	8-Changes in the world agricultural types
	9_Location of Dubai as an international aviation hub
	9_Location of Dubai as an international aviation hub.9
	9_Location of Dubai as an international aviation hub
	10_The Baikal Amur Mainline (BAM)
	10_The Baikal Amur Mainline (BAM)
	11_Formation of different types of beaches in India final
	11_Formation of different types of beaches in India final
	Q_12_Formation of Himalayan lakes and their ecological and geostrategic significance
	12_Formation of Himalayan lakes and their ecological and geostrategic significance
	12_Formation of Himalayan lakes and their ecological and geostrategic significance
	13_Indian islands and the mode of their formation
	13_Indian islands and the mode of their formation final
	Q 14_Decline of the city centre in India
	14-Decline of the city centre in India
	15_The diversity of landscapes found in the Northern Polar areas
	15_The diversity of landscapes found in the Northern Polar areas
	Q 16-Despite Lying close to equator Somalia is a desert
	16-Despite Lying close to equator Somalia is a desert
	Q 18_Arctic Polar vortex
	18_Arctic Polar vortex
	Q 19_ITER, TOKAMAK
	19_ITER, TOKAMAK
	Q 20_Solar Minimum
	20_Solar Minimum
	21_What is the ‘Blue Flag’ certification
	21_What is the ‘Blue Flag’ certification
	Q 22_No Volcanic activity in India
	22_No Volcanic activity in India
	Q 23_Environmental impacts of tsunamis
	23_Environmental impacts of tsunamis
	Q 24_RIVER INTERLINKING
	24_RIVER INTERLINKING
	Q 25_Viewpoint of REE
	25_Viewpoint of REE
	Q 26_ Future issues that concern Antarctica today
	26_ Future issues that concern Antarctica today
	Q_27_Agricultural growth planning has a component of environmental cost
	27_Agricultural growth planning has a component of environmental cost
	Q 28_Approaches in agrarian economy
	28_Approaches in agrarian economy
	Q 29_Green Belts do not always play a positive role for cities
	29_Green Belts do not always play a positive role for cities
	30_Ultra long haul aircrafts
	30_Ultra long haul aircrafts
	Q 31_Sprawls are reflective of the economic and technological changes
	31_Sprawls are reflective of the economic and technological changes
	32_Characteristics of Tibetan Drainage
	32_Characteristics of Tibetan Drainage
	33_Account of shift in industrial locations in Asia
	33_Account of shift in industrial locations in Asia
	Q 34_.Discuss the nature of megalopolis in India
	34_.Discuss the nature of megalopolis in India
	Q 35_Analyse the role of Tibetan Plateau in monsoon formation in Indian subcontinent MODIFY
	35_Analyse the role of Tibetan Plateau in monsoon formation in Indian subcontinent MODIFY
	Q 36_ Concept and type of floods in India
	36_ Concept and type of floods in India
	Q 37_Discuss GLOF in India- causes and its prevention
	37_Discuss GLOF in India- causes and its prevention
	38_The means and method of pumped storage and gas turbine in solving power demand problem
	38_The means and method of pumped storage and gas turbine in solving power demand problem
	Q 39_Discuss Urban floods in India- causes and its prevention
	39_Discuss Urban floods in India- causes and its prevention
	Q 40_WHY IT RAINS SO MUCH IN CHERRAPUNJI
	40_WHY IT RAINS SO MUCH IN CHERRAPUNJI
	Q 41_ARABIAN SEA & BAY OF BENGAL
	41_ARABIAN SEA & BAY OF BENGAL

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