====== Indian Geography ======

Indian Geography is a fundamental subject for UPSC Civil Services Examination, covering both physical and human geography aspects of the Indian subcontinent.

===== Topics Covered =====

==== Physical Geography ====

  * [[indian_geography:mountain_ranges|Mountain Ranges]] - Himalayas, Western and Eastern Ghats
  * [[indian_geography:deccan_plateau|Deccan Plateau]] - Central highland region of India
  * [[indian_geography:coastal_regions|Coastal Regions]] - Eastern and Western coastal plains

==== Natural Disasters ====

  * [[indian_geography:cyclones|Cyclones]] - Tropical cyclones affecting India

===== Quick Reference Table =====

^ Topic ^ Key Features ^ UPSC Relevance ^
| [[indian_geography:mountain_ranges|Mountain Ranges]] | Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats | High - GS Paper I |
| [[indian_geography:deccan_plateau|Deccan Plateau]] | Peninsular plateau, mineral resources | High - GS Paper I |
| [[indian_geography:coastal_regions|Coastal Regions]] | Deltas, ports, fishing | High - GS Paper I |
| [[indian_geography:cyclones|Cyclones]] | Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea cyclones | High - GS Paper I & III |

===== Study Approach =====

==== Physical Geography Focus ====

  * **Location and extent** of features
  * **Formation processes** and geological structure
  * **Climate impact** and weather patterns
  * **Economic importance** and resource distribution

==== Human Geography Connection ====

  * **Population distribution** patterns
  * **Agricultural practices** and crop patterns
  * **Industrial development** and resource utilization
  * **Environmental challenges** and conservation

===== Map-based Learning =====

  * Practice **location-based questions**
  * Mark important **geographical features**
  * Understand **inter-relationships** between physical and human geography
  * Focus on **current affairs** related to geographical events

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//Last updated: 16 January 2026//