(Book List) Books On Geography For IAS Exam (Optional Subject References)
Book List : Books On Geography Of IAS Exam Are As Follows:
:: Geography ::
PAPER - I : SECTION A: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Geomorphology :
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Physical Geography by Strahler & Strahler
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Principles of Geomorphology by W.D. Thornbury
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Physical Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
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Physical Geography in Diagrams by Bunnett
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Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
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Geomorphology by Savindra Singh
Climatology :
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Climatology by D.S.Lal
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General Climatology by Critchfield
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Physical Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
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Physical Geography by Strahler & Strahler
Oceanography :
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Oceanography by Sharma & Vatal, NCERT
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Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
Biogeography :
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Physical Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
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Physical GEography by Strahler & Strahler
SECTION -B : HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Perspectives in Human Geography : Evolution of Geographic Thought by Majid Husain
Economic Geography :
Economic Geography by Hertshorn & Alexander
Economic and Social Geography - Made Simple by Rupa Publisher
Agricultural Geography by Masjid Husain
Population Settlement Geography :
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Human Geography by Majid Husain
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Urbanization & Urban Systems in India by Ramachandran
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Economic and Social Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publishers
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A Geography by Population by R.C. Chandna
Regional Planning: Regional Planning - by Chand & Puri
Environmental Geography:
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Environmental Geography by Savindra Singh
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Environmental Awareness by R.C.Chandna
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Environmental Geography by Saxena
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Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography :
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Economic and Social Geography - Made Simple, Rupa Publisher
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Political Geography by R.D.Dixit
MAP QUESTIONS - Any School level atlas and the maps given in the above mentioned books.
PAPER - II : GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Section A
Physical Setting :
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Economic and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma & Coutinho
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Economic and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
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A Geography of India by Gopal Singh
Resources : Economical Geography - A Study of Resources by Guha and Chattoraj (NCERT books)
Agriculture:
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Agriculture Geography by Majid Husain
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
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India Year Book, published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Hindu's Survey on Agriculture.
Industry:
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Economical and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
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Economical and Commercial Geography by Sharma & Coutinho
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
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Hindu's Survey on Industry
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Transport, Communication and Trade
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Economical and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
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Economical and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma & Coutinho
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India Year Book published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
Section B:
Cultural Setting :
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Human Geography by Majid Husain
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Geography of Population by R.C.Chandna
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NCERT Books
Settlements : -
Human Geography by Majid Husain
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Urbanization and Urban Systems in India by Ramachandran
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Regional Development and Planning
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Regional Planning and Development by Chand and Puri
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India Year Book
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
Political Aspects : Modern Political Geography of India by B.L. Sukhwal.
Contemporary Issues :
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Environmental Geography by Savinder Singh
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India disasters - Report
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Environmental Awareness by R.C.Chandna
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Environmental Geography by Saxena
Map Questions for paper II : Any School level Atlas & the maps in the above mentioned books.
NOTE : Current Articles on various syllabus topics in different magazines and newspapers will be quite useful for Paper - II.
PAPER - II : GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Section A:
Physical Setting :
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Economic and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma & Coutinho
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Economic and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
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A Geography of India by Gopal Singh
Resources : Economical Geography - A Study of Resources by Guha and Chattoraj (NCERT books)
Agriculture
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Agriculture Geography by Majid Husain
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
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India Year Book, published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Hindu's Survey on Agriculture.
Industry
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Economical and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
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Economical and Commercial Geography by Sharma & Coutinho
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
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Hindu's Survey on Industry
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Transport, Communication and Trade
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Economical and Commercial Geography of India by C.B. Mamoria
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Economical and Commercial Geography of India by Sharma & Coutinho
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India Year Book published by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
Section B:
Cultural Setting :
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Human Geography by Majid Husain
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Geography of Population by R.C.Chandna
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NCERT Books
Settlements :
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Human Geography by Majid Husain
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Urbanization and Urban Systems in India by Ramachandran
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Regional Development and Planning
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Regional Planning and Development by Chand and Puri
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India Year Book
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Indian Economy by Dutt and Sundaram
Political Aspects : Modern Political Geography of India by B.L. Sukhwal.
Contemporary Issues :
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Environmental Geography by Savinder Singh
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India disasters - Report
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Environmental Awareness by R.C.Chandna
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Environmental Geography by Saxena
Map Questions for paper II : Any School level Atlas & the maps in the above mentioned books.
NOTE : Current Articles on various syllabus topics in different magazines and newspapers will be quite useful for Paper - II.
GEOGRAPHY (PRELIMINARY)
Cartography Topic :
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Laboratory Techniques and Fieldwork (NCERT)
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Fundamentals in Cartography by R.P. Mishra and A.Ramesh.
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Cartography by R.L.Singh
Section A,B,D & E
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Consult the recommended books for Main Examinations.
Section C :
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Geography of the World: World Regional Geography by Wheeler and Kostbade
Section F :
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Techniques of Geographical AnalysisSee Cartography Topic
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School level Atlas
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Physical Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
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Human & Economic Geography by Leong & Morgan
Key Points:
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Subject is Scoring, reliable with a scientific touch.
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Syllabus is pretty lenghty and needs lot memorization.
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Time required for preparation—2-3 months.
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Paper-I is understanding of fundamental concepts.
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Paper II is application of fundamental concepts
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In paper I, two full length question to be attempted from section A.
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For Paper II, holistic view needs to be developed.
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Question on Map in both papers, quite moving
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Guidance should be seeked from only trained Geographers.
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Prefereably by Geographers teaching in Universities with a feel of Civil Services Examination system.
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Guidance must not be sought from untrained, self proclaimed geography expects as it may prove harmful.
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Rewrite your answer in the light of comments from evaluation and get reevaluated.
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