Indian and World Geography

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The book is widely used also by aspirants of the State Services Competitive Exams as well as by those appearing for UGC’s NET. The Ebook of Indian and World Geography 4e is designed to be a useful resource for the UPSC and State PSC aspirants. Made into a four color Epub version of the 4th Edition of the book, this book also offers interactive images that help quicker and accurate visualization on maps and diagrams. Now click on the legends to highlight a certain marking on the maps and diagrams so that reading them becomes easy. Title Copyright Dedication Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to the First Edition Contents PART – I: WORLD GEOGRAPHY Chapter 1: The Universe and the Solar System The Universe The Solar System References Chapter 2: Geomorphology Earth’s Four Spheres Geomorphology The Interior of the Earth Rocks Continental Drift Plate Tectonics Continental Relief Volcano Earthquakes Denudation References Chapter 3: Climatology Atmosphere Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Circulation Horizontal Distribution of Air Pressure Meridional Circulation Moisture in the Atmosphere References Chapter 4: Oceanography Oceans References Chapter 5: Biogeography Biosphere (Ecosphere) Ecosystems of the Earth Soil System References Chapter 6: Facts about the World/Continents/Countries Age and Dimensions of Earth 1. Africa 2. Antarctica 3. Asia 4. Australia and Oceania 5. Europe 6. North America 7. South America Largest Islands of the World Ocean Trenches Highest Dams of the World Mega Cities of the World Facts about the Countries References Chapter 7: World Economic Geography Resource: Concept and Types Energy Resources Mineral Resources References Chapter 8: Agriculture Feeding the World Agricultural Regions of the World Fishing and Forestry References Chapter 9: Human Geography First People (Major Tribes of the World) Indigenous People of Africa Indigenous People of Asia Indigenous People of Australia and New Zealand Indigenous People of Eurasia Indigenous People of North America Indigenous People of South America Population Patterns of the World International Trade Organisation References PART – II: INDIAN GEOGRAPHY Chapter 10: India–Physical Setting Size and Location Drainage of India Major Passes of India Monsoon Natural Vegetation Soils of India Water Resources of India Natural Hazards Power Resources Mineral Resources Cotton Textile Industry Iron and Steel Industry National Highways International Trade References Chapter 11: Population Growth and density of population Sex-ratio and literacy rate Religious composition Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes of India Human Development References Chapter 12: Some Economic Issues of India Globalization and Indian Society Land Reforms in India Watershed Management Sustainable Agriculture or Ecofarming Social Forestry Agroforestry Programmes of Rural Development in India Sericulture in India Apiculture Marketing of Agricultural Products in India References Chapter 13: Indian States Union Territories References Appendix