Physical Geography

Geography is the most important for subject. In any competitive exam where general study is in the syllabus, you will find geography definitely. Basically the subject Geography divided into many part. In that parts most important part is Physical Geography because it consists the fundamentals on the subject.

In terms of UPSC its important for prelims as well as mains and if you make good command on the subject it will aid a gems in your interview answers.  Following is the notes of Physical Geography for UPSC. This notes also very helpful in MPPSC prelims and mains as well as other exams like SSC, Railways etc.

Topics

  1. Solar System & Earth-

    1. Solar System, Planets and Sun.
    2. Earth Origin.
    3. Earth Relation with Solar System.

  2. Atmosphere-

    1. Composition and Structure of Atmosphere.
    2. Solar Radiations, Heat Budget, Temperature Inversion.
    3. Pressure Belts of the World.
    4. Wind Pattern of the world.
    5. Air Masses, Fronts, Cyclones, Anticyclones.
    6. Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation, Precipitation.
    7. Weather and Climate.

  3. Hydrosphere-

    1. Ocean Floor Division.
    2. Albedo, Fresh Water, Salinity & Temperature.
    3. Movement of Oceanic Water.

  4. Lithosphere

    1. The Layers of Earth, Composition & Earthquakes
    2. Rocks-Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks
    3. Formation of Continents – Continental Drift Theory & Plate Tectonics
    4. Mountains and Plateaus
    5. Type of Plains and Muds
    6. Volcanoes.
    7. Weathering
    8. Mass movement of Ground Water