Geography (English) by Rajiv Ahir

BOOK DETAILS

Publisher Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd.

Exam CSAT

ISBN-10 8179304582

Number of Pages 1055 Pages

Publication Year 2012

Language English

ISBN-13 9788179304587

Binding Paperback

Table of Contents

Geography encompasses a wide area of study, each section deserving an entire volume to itself. This book aims to present the essentials of this vast subject concisely, over viewing various aspects pertaining to the geography of the world with special attention to India. A difficult undertaking, but ably accomplished by Rajiv Ahir, now in the Indian Police Service, who has not merely overviewed the relevant topics but done so in a clear, systematic and logical manner, in an easy-to-understand language. The attempt to elucidate the text through a large number of diagrams and maps, tables and charts makes this work stand apart from many other books of the kind. Yet another striking feature is the incorporation of the most recent available authentic facts and figures relating to economic geography of India. Several case-studies illustrate and exemplify theoretical propositions. Deep and wide-ranging research has gone into the writing of the book and several well-known textbooks and geographical writings have been consulted to make it of utmost use to the reader.

The book has been written primarily for the candidates offering Geography as an optional subject in the Civil Services Main Examination, but even a cursory glance through it will show its usefulness as a refresher for anyone studying the subject at college level or for other competitive examinations of a high standard.

This book deals with the detailed and extensive syllabus spelt out by the UPSC for Geography as an optional subject for the Civil Services Examination (Mains). In the revised edition, many chapters have been revamped to incorporate latest available facts and figures, especially those relating to India’s Census 2001 final data and economic resources and policies.

In the latest UPSC syllabus several new topics have been indicated for study. Our writers have done careful and wide ranging research in gathering material for writing these topics which are incorporated as Appendices in this edition. Some of the new topics had been anticipated and already discussed in our book. We are sure that the present revised edition gives as comprehensive a coverage to the varied topics as is possible within a single book. If the students take the trouble of going through the book, they will find a more than adequate coverage of the topics they need to study.

Table of Contents

1. Geomorphology
2. Climatology
3. Biogeography
4. Oceanography
5. Environmental Geography
6. Perspectives in Geography
7. Human Geography
8. Settlements Geography
9. Political Geography
10. Economic Geography
11. India: Physical Aspects
12. India: Human Face
13. India: Resources
14. India : Agriculture
15. India : Industry
16. India : Transport and Trade
17. India: Settlements
18. Regional Development and Planning
19. Political Aspects
20. Contemporary Issues

Appendices
Principles of Geography

1. Fundamentals of Geomagnetism
2. Economic Geology and Environment
3. Trewartha’s Classification of Climate
4. Global Climatic Change and Role of Humans in, and their Response to, Climatic Change
5. Applied Climatology and Urban Climate
6. Coral Bleaching
7. Marine Pollution and Law of the Sea
8. Gene Pools: Their Importance and Conservation
9. Environmental Policy
10. Environmental Awareness, Education and Legislation
11. Languages, Religions, and Secularisation
12. Population Theories and Policies
13. Social Well-Being and Quality of Life
14. Population as Social Capital
15. Environmental Issues in Rural Settlements
16. Sustainable Development of Cities
17. The Growth Pole Theory of Francois Perroux and Boudeville

Geography of India

18. State of Forest Survey (India) 2005
19. Aquaculture
20. Sericulture
21. Agro-Ecological Regions
22. Eco-Tourism in India
23. Indian Space Programme
24. Human Development Report 2007
25. Health Indicators
26. Development of Island Territories (India)
27. Emergence of New States
28. Cross-Border Terrorism
29. Tsunami

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