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Routine For Geography Portion - gs1

The document outlines a comprehensive 2-month study plan for Geography, specifically targeting the APSC Mains GS-1 exam. It is structured into weekly themes covering topics such as physical geography of India, world physical geography, natural resources, industrial geography, and geographical disasters, with a focus on case studies and current affairs. The plan includes daily activities, revision sessions, answer writing practice, and mock tests to ensure thorough preparation.

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Routine For Geography Portion - gs1

The document outlines a comprehensive 2-month study plan for Geography, specifically targeting the APSC Mains GS-1 exam. It is structured into weekly themes covering topics such as physical geography of India, world physical geography, natural resources, industrial geography, and geographical disasters, with a focus on case studies and current affairs. The plan includes daily activities, revision sessions, answer writing practice, and mock tests to ensure thorough preparation.

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2-Month Study Plan for Geography (APSC Mains GS-1)

Week 1: Physical Geography of India


Day 1-2: Introduction to Indian Geography
1.Basic concepts: Latitude, Longitude, Time Zones
2.Structure of the Earth & Plate Tectonics
Day 3-4: Physiographic Divisions of India
1.The Himalayas, Indo-Gangetic Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains & Islands
2.Major Passes, Peaks, and Rivers

Day 5: Indian Climate System


1.Factors affecting India’s Climate
2.Monsoon System & Associated Phenomena
3.El Niño, La Niña & their impact

Day 6: Indian Soils & Natural Vegetation


1.Classification of Soils & Soil Conservation
2.Forest Types in India & Deforestation Issues
Day 7: Revision & Answer Writing

Week 2: World Physical Geography


Day 8-9: Landforms & Their Evolution
1.Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts
2.Geomorphic Processes (Weathering, Erosion, Deposition)

Day 10-11: Atmosphere & Climatic Zones


1.Layers of the Atmosphere
2 Global Winds, Cyclones & Jet Streams
3.Climate Classification (Köppen’s Scheme)

Day 12-13: Oceanography


1.Ocean Currents, Waves & Tides
2.El Niño, La Niña & Marine Ecosystems

Day 14: Answer Writing & Map Work


1.World’s Physical Features (Mountains, Deserts, Oceans, Currents)

Week 3: Natural Resources Distribution


1.Day 15-16: Mineral & Energy Resources
2.Major Minerals (Coal, Iron, Bauxite, Mica, etc.) in India & World
3.Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy Resources

Day 17-18: Agricultural Resources


1.Major Crops in India & Their Climatic Conditions
2 Green Revolution & its Impact
3.Agricultural Crisis & Solutions
Day 19: Water Resources
1.Major Rivers & Dams
2 Groundwater Crisis & Water Management
Day 20-21: Revision, Map Practice & PYQ

Week 4: Industrial Geography & Economic Activities


Day 22-23:
1.Factors Affecting Industrial Location
(Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sectors)
2.Industrial Regions of India
Day 24-25:
1.Important Industries in India
Iron & Steel, Textile, IT Industry, Automobile Industry
2.Special Economic Zones (SEZs) & Industrial Corridors
Day 26:
1.World Industrial Hubs & Trade Routes
2.Silicon Valley, Ruhr Region, Detroit, Japan’s Industrial Belt
3.Suez Canal, Panama Canal, Strait of Malacca
Day 27-28: Mock Tests, Answer Writing & Map Work

Month 2: Advanced Topics, Case Studies & Current Affairs


Week 5: Geographical Disasters & Phenomena
Day 29-30:
1.Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Causes, Seismic Zones of India
2.Case Studies:
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2015 Nepal Earthquake

Day 31-32:
1.Volcanic Activity & Landslides
Types of Volcanoes & their Distribution
2.Landslide-Prone Areas in India & Mitigation Strategies
Day 33:
1.Cyclones, Floods & Droughts
2.Case Studies: Cyclone Amphan, Assam Floods, Chennai Water Crisis
Day 34-35:
1.Disaster Management & Mitigation Strategies
Day 36: Map Work & Revision
Week 6: Changing Geographical Features & Environment
Day 37-38:
1.Climate Change & Its Effects
2.Melting Glaciers, Sea Level Rise, Desertification
3.Case Studies: Arctic Meltdown, Amazon Rainforest Fires
Day 39-40:
1.Deforestation & Biodiversity Loss
Effects on Flora & Fauna
2.Conservation Strategies: Afforestation, Wildlife Protection
Day 41:
1.Rivers & Changing Courses
Major River Disputes (Teesta, Kaveri, Brahmaputra)
Day 42: Revision & Answer Writing
Week 7: Indian & World Geography through Case Studies
Day 43-44:
1.Case Studies on India’s Geography
2.Urbanization & Smart Cities
3.Role of Geography in Regional Development
Day 45-46:
1.International Geographical Issues
2.South China Sea Dispute
3.African Resource Curse
Day 47: Map Practice (World & India)
Day 48-49: Full-Length Mock Tests & PYQs
Week 8: Final Revision & Test Series
Day 50-52:
1. Consolidated Notes Revision
2.One-Page Summaries for Each Topic
Day 53-54: Subject-Wise Mock Tests
Day 55-56: Full-Length Paper Simulation
Final Touch
Daily 1-2 Hours of Answer Writing Practice

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