Geography of India (English) 4th Edition by Spectrum Editorial Board

BOOK DETAILS

Publisher Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd.

Exam UPSC

ISBN-10 8179305392

Edition 4th Edition

Book Type Entrance Exam Book

Number of Pages 656 Pages

Publication Year 2014

Language English

ISBN-13 9788179305393

Binding Paperback

About the Book

This is a comprehensive book on various aspects of the geography of the country. Besides discussing the physical and human geographical details, including the availability and distribution of economic resources, the book incorporates a survey of all the states and union territories of India from the geographical point of view.

It would be of use to anyone interested in the geography of the country, besides of course those appearing for the General Studies paper in the civil services Mains and other competitive examinations requiring detailed study of Indian's geography.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

1. India: an introduction
Location and Size
Political Units
India’s Neighbours
Adv antages of Location
Some Facts About Position of States

2. Geomorphology
Introduction
Geological History and Structure
The Landforms
The Islands
Comparison of the Deltaic Tracts of the Indus and the Ganga
Differences Between Western and Eastern Ghats
The Indian Desert
Differences Between West Coastal Plains and East Coastal Plains

3. Water Resources
Introduction
Sources of Water
Indian Drainage System
The National Water Policy 2002
Utilisation of Water Resources
Water Resources Management
Disputes over Sharing Water Resources
Evolution of the 1981 Agreement
Presidential Reference

4. Climate
Factors Affecting Climate
Indian Climate: Subtropical Monsoon
Explaining the Monsoon
Seasons
Climatic Regions of India
Why no precipitation in Kachchh and western Rajasthan?
Difference Between Retreating South-West Monsoons and North-East Monsoons

5. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Factors that Influence Natural Vegetation
Natural Vegetation in India
Forest Cover
Importance of Forests
Problems Facing Indian Forests
Forest Development and Conservation
Wildlife
Wetlands
Distinction Between National Park, Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve
biosphere reserves

6. Soils
What is Soil?
Soil Formation
Soil Characteristics
Soil Profile
Soil Classification
Soil Erosion
Preventing Soil Erosion
Soil Conservation
Effects of Soil Salinity and Alkalinity

7. Land Resources and Agriculture
Land Resources
Land Utilisation and Classification
The Problem of Land Degradation
Role and Importance of Agriculture
Nature of Indian Agriculture
Causes of Low Agricultural Productivity
Types of Farming
Cropping Seasons
Agricultural Regions
Planning Commission’s Agro-Climatic Zones
Agro-Ecological Regions
Cropping Pattern
Factors Affecting Cropping Pattern
Cropping Intensity
Conditions of Growth and Distribution of Major Crops
Agricultural Infrastructure
Animal Husbandry
Fisheries
Apiculture
Difficulties in Implementing Big Irrigation Projects
Dryzone Agriculture
Green Revolution

8. Mineral Resources
Classification
Distribution in India
Metallic Minerals: Ferrous Group
Metallic Minerals: Non-Ferrous Group
Non-Metallic Minerals
Mineral Exploration and Development
National Mineral Policy
Need for Caution and Conservation

9. Energy Resources
Fuel Minerals
Electricity
Non-Conventional Energy Sources
Energy Crisis
Conservation

10. Industry
History of Industrial Development
Industrial Policy Since Independence
Factors Influencing Location of Industries
Spatial Pattern of Industrial Development
Industrial Complexes and Industrial Regionalisation
Industrial Houses
Agro-based Industries
Mineral-Based Industries
Heavy Engineering Industries
Light Engineering Goods Industry
Forest-based Industries
Cottage Industry
Tourism industry
Liberalisation
Multinationals
Special Economic Zones

11. Transport and Communication
Roadways
Railways
Airways
Waterways and Shipping
Pipeline Networks
Competition and Complementarity of Transport Modes
Passenger and Commodity Flows
Communication
Mass Communication
Corridor management
State/UT-wise National Highways in the Country
Konkan Railway
Dedicated Freight Corridor
Delhi Metro Rail
The Kochi (Nedumbassery) International Airport
Sethusamudaram Project

12. Foreign Trade
Role and Importance
Foreign Trade Scenario
Challenges Facing Indian Exports
Foreign Trade Policy
India and the World Trade Organisation
Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments
Services Trade

13. The People
Diversities and Unity
Racial Groups
Tribes
Caste
Scheduled Castes
Cultural Aspects
Demography
Population Problems
National Population Policy 2000
Human Development
Census: A Few Facts

14. Settlements and Migration
Classification
Rural Settlement Patterns
Rural Population in India
Urban Space
Growth of Urbanisation
Functional and Hierarchical Patterns of Indian Cities
City Regions
Rural–Urban Fringe
Internal Structure of Indian Cities
Urban Sprawl
Town Planning
Slums and Urban Housing
Problems of Urbanisation and Remedies
National Urbanisation Policy
Migration

15. Regional Development and Planning
Geographical Parameters of Regional Planning
Experience of Regional Planning in India
Regional Policies in Indian Five-Year Plans
Regional Disparities in Development in India
The Case for Decentralised Planning
Panchayati Raj and Decentralised Planning
Regional Planning and Development of Island Territories

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