Contents

1. The Universe 1-2

Origin of Universe w Evolution of Universe w Constituents of Universe w Life Cycle of Star

2. The Solar System 3-8

The Sun w Planets w Asteroids w Comets w Metors w Galaxy

3. The Earth 9-15

Shape of the Earth w Motions of Earth w Measurement of Age of Earth w Seasons w Latitudes and Longitudes w
Time Zone w International Date Line w Eclipse

4. Geomorphology 16-21
Origin and Evolution of the Earth w Interior of the Earth w Rocks w Crust

5. Mountains, Plateaus & Plains 22-25

Mountain System w Plateaus w Plains

6. Endogenetic Forces 26-34

Endogenetic or Internal Forces w Continental Drift Theory w Earthquakes w Tsunami w Volcanism

7. Exogenetic Forces 35-38

Weathering w Erosion w Landforms Produced by Different Agents of Gradation

8. Atmosphere 39-59
Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere w Insolation w Atmospheric Circulation w Humidity and
Precipitation w Air Masses w Temperate Cyclone w Tropical Cyclone w Koeppen's Climate Classification

9. Oceanography 60-69
Ocean Bottom Relief w Temperature w Salinity of Ocean w Coral Reef w El-Nino and La-Nina w Waves w Tides
Highest Waterfalls of the world

10. Soil & Natural Vegetation 70-76

Soil Profile w Classification of Soil w Erosion w Soil Conservation Methods w Agroforestry

11. Ecology 77-80

Ecosystem and Biosphere w Energy Flow in the Ecosystem

12. Pollution and Environmental Issues 81-88

Pollution w Climate Change w Global Warming w Environmental Legislation

13. Biodiversity 89-102

Mega-Diverse Countries of the Word w The Protocol on Bio-safety Cartagena w Biodiversity of India w
Conventions and Protocols Related to Environment w Policies and Programmes of Indian Government related to
Environment w Action Plan for Vulture Conservation

14. Human Geography 103-111

Evolution of Man w Important Tribes of the World w Population Growth w Population Structure w Human
Development Report w Urbanization : Problems and Remedies
15. Economic Geography 112-128
Primitive Gathering & Hunting w Fishing w World Forest Resources w World Agriculture & Agriculture Typology
Food Security w Energy Resources w Industry w Transportation w Trade

16. Continental Geography 129-134

Asiaw Africaw North America w South America w Europe w Australia w Antarctica

17. Indian Geography 135-159

Size and Location w Geological Structure w Drainage w Contemporary Issues w Droughts w Climate w Monsoon
Natural Vegetaton-Forest and Wildlife

18. Indian Agriculture 160-169

Soil w Agriculture w Major Crop Types and Distribution w Animal Husbandry w Important Hydroelectric Projects in
India

19. Minerals 170-177

Distribution of Important Minerals w Energy Resources w Minerals Resources of India w Renewable Resources of
Energy in India

20. Industrial Feature of India 178-182

Manufacturing Industries w Industrial Categorization of India

21. Transport, Trade and Communication of India 183-190

Roadways w NHDP w Shipping w Ministry of Civil Aviation w Autonomous Bodies : Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran
Akademi (IGRUA) w Telecommuniction w International Trade

22. Demographic Geography of India 191-193

Human Resources w Highlights of 2011 Census w Some Facts of Census 2011

23. Indian States and Union Territories 194-200

¦ Glossary 201-211

¦ Smart Practice (1-5) 212-247

¦ Previous Years' Questions 248-267