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Indian Geography

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

Mountain Ranges - Himalayas, Western and Eastern Ghats
Deccan Plateau - Central highland region of India
Coastal Regions - Eastern and Western coastal plains

Natural Disasters

Cyclones - Tropical cyclones affecting India

Quick Reference Table

Topic	Key Features	UPSC Relevance
Mountain Ranges	Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats	High - GS Paper I
Deccan Plateau	Peninsular plateau, mineral resources	High - GS Paper I
Coastal Regions	Deltas, ports, fishing	High - GS Paper I
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