Mains Book List: Geography

By Prashant J. Patil IAS,

GEOGRAPHY-

Paper  1. ( Principles of Geography)

1)      Physical Geography-

    Physical Geography- Savindra Singh ( read all chapters )

2)      Human Geography-

    Human Geography- Majid Hussain ( usefull for population,settlement and economic geography)

   Geographic Thought- Majid Hussain.

   Models and Theories in Geography- Majid Hussain.

3)      N.C.E.R.T. textbooks of standard 11^th.

For  Regional Planning Topic  it is advisable to refer  Class notes especially of A.L.S ( Interactions) OR of Alok Ranjan Sir.

Paper  2. ( Geography of India )

1)      Geography of India- D.R. Khullar. ( usefull for physical , resources, agriculture, transport and communication, population, settlement and natural disasters topics )

2)      N.C.E.R.T  textbooks of standard 12^th. .

     

      For  paper 1 and 2, one should have comprehensive guide of Spectrum- Geography of India or any other publication . Topics like Political Aspects, Contemporary Issues from Paper 2 can be referred besides it helps to prepare short notes from other syllabus.

      Besides good study material, answer writing is important and I would advise aspirants to take up test series. It is beneficial to focus upon time management and answer writing practice for those taking up test series rather than getting discouraged by poor marks or over enthused by high marks. Always keep in mind your target is performing in U.P.S.C. and not in coaching class ! ALL THE BEST..