Topics
Physical Environment
Locational Setting - India
- Locational Setting - India
Structure of India
- Geological Formation
- Relief and Drainage
- Major Physiographic Divisions and Their Characteristics
Climate: India
- Factors Affecting the Indian Climate
- Role of Various Factors Affecting Indian Climate
- Seasons of India
- Droughts and Floods
Natural Vegetation
- Major Vegetation Types of India
- Factors Affecting Vegetation
- Classification of Vegetation Types
- Importance of Forest to Man
- Forest Conservation Movement
- National Forest Policy (1988)
Population and Human Settlements
Population of India compared to six countries
- Population of India Compared to Six Countries
National and State Level Patterns of Population Distribution
- Definition of Census
- Spatial Distribution of Population in India
Pattern of Population Growth in the Last Three Decades; Implications for Development
- Concept of Terminologies
- Population Growth of India at National Level
- Drawing General Conclusions
Migration Trends Over the Last 25 Years
- Important Terms of Migration
- Types of Migration
- Streams of Migration
Demographic attributes at National level
- Rural Urban Population
- Age and Sex Composition
- Literacy Levels
- Working and Non- Working Population
- Causes and Trends of Demographic Attributes
Rural settlements
- Concept of Rural Settlements
- Distinction Between Rural and Urban Settlements
- Factors Affecting the Rural Settlements
Urban settlements
- Concept of Urban Settlements
- Definition of Urban Area
- Trends of Urbanization
- Factors Influence the Urbanization
Resources of India and Their Utilisation
Need for Environmental Management Vis-à- Vis Development.
- Need for Environmental Management and Development.
Land Resources
- Concept of Land Resources
- Defining the Term Land Resource
Water Resources and Types of Irrigation
- Concept of Water Resources
- Sources of Irrigation:
- Use and Misuse of Water for Irrigation
Agriculture: Types, Development and Problems
- Wet and Dry Agriculture
- Diversification of Indian Agriculture
- Comparative Studies
Fishing in India, Japan and Bangladesh.
- Fishing in India, Japan and Bangladesh.
Sources of Energy
- Minerals and Power Resources
- Conventional Energy Sources
- Non-conventional Energy Sources
Infrastructural Resources
Railways, Roadways, Water Transport (Inland and Coastal), Air Transport, Pipelines - These Modes of Transport Are to Be Studied with Regard to
- Railways Transport
- Roadways Transport
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
- Pipelines
- Concept of Ports
Communication – Importance of Communication in Rural Development and Its Policy. Importance of Infrastructure as Key to the Development of an Industrial Economy.
- Communication
- Modern Means of Communication
Industries
Study of the Location and Distribution of Important Industrial Centres; a General Comparison of Disparities.
- Location and Distribution of Important Industrial Centres
Major and Minor Industrial Regions – Factors Governing Their Growth
- Concept of Major and Minor Industrial Regions
- Major Industrial Regions:
- Minor Industrial Regions:
Location, production and growth of the following industries
- Agro Based Industries
- Mineral Based Industries
Tourism Industry
- Concept of Tourism Industry
Regional Economic Development
- Regional Economic Development
Map Work
- Map List
- Sketch Maps
Definition
- Season: A season is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions.
Notes
Seasons of India:
- The Monsoon climate has a distinct seasonal pattern with significant change from one season to the next.
- These changes are clearly visible in the country's interior. Because of the influence of the seas, coastal areas do not experience much variation in temperature, though there is variation in the pattern of rainfall.
- Thus, based on monsoon variations, the year can be divided into four major seasons:
- The Hot and Dry Summer (March to May)
- The Hot and Wet or Rainy Season or the South-West Monsoon (June to September)
- The Retreating South-West Monsoon (OctoberNovember)
- The Cold and Dry Winter Season or North-East Monsoon (December-February)
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