What is inside the Indian Geography book
The book is organised into 19 chapters, so you can study one theme at a time and test yourself at the end of each topic.
| Chapter | Topics covered |
|---|---|
| General Introduction | Area, latitude and longitude, Tropic of Cancer, standard time, extreme points, bordering countries |
| Physical Divisions | Natural regions, northern mountains, hills and plateaus, peaks, passes, glaciers, coast and islands |
| States and Union Territories | Political map and administrative divisions |
| Tribes and Population | Tribal groups and population facts |
| Languages | Language families and recognised languages |
| Drainage System | Ganga, Brahmaputra, peninsular rivers, cities on rivers, waterfalls and lakes |
| Climate | Monsoon, rainfall, winter rainfall, natural disasters |
| Soils | Black, alluvial, laterite, red and desert soils, erosion and conservation |
| Natural Vegetation | Forest types and distribution |
| Irrigation and Canals | Sources and major canal systems |
| River Valley Projects | Multi-purpose projects and major dams |
| Agriculture | Green Revolution, food and cash crops, oilseeds, pulses, plantation crops, animal husbandry |
| Mineral Resources | Metallic and non-metallic minerals, coal, petroleum and natural gas |
| Electrical Energy | Thermal, nuclear and hydroelectric power |
| Industry | Iron and steel, aluminium and other industries |
| Research Centres of India | ICAR network, CSIR laboratories and national institutions |
| Transport | Road, rail, water and air |
| Tourism | Major tourism themes |
| Miscellaneous | Science, infrastructure, institutions and culture |
The library also includes India's Firsts, a favourite general knowledge topic, grouped by category.
India at a glance
| Point | Fact |
|---|---|
| Area | About 3.29 million square kilometres, the seventh largest country in the world |
| Tropic of Cancer | Passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram |
| Standard Meridian | 82°30′ E, passing near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. Indian Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT |
| Land neighbours | Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar |
Chhattisgarh is one of the states the Tropic of Cancer crosses. Read the Chhattisgarh GK notes for the state in detail.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the India GK and Geography book cover?
Indian Geography in 19 chapters, from the general introduction, physical divisions, drainage and climate to soils, agriculture, minerals, energy, industry, transport and tourism, plus India's Firsts.
Are there practice questions?
Yes. Topics end with exam-style questions, and the Quiz Centre lets you practise by chapter or take a timed test, in English or Hindi.
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