MPPSC GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS I MPPSC 2013 GEOGRAPHY PRE EXAM SYLLABUS I MPPSC 2013 PRELIMINARY EXAM GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS I

MPPSC PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY ( CODE NO. 15 )

PART - I

1. Physical Geography

• Lithosphere - Interior of the earth, origin of continent and ocean basins - Theory of Wegner, Plate tectonics,Agents of weathering and erosion, work of running water, Glacier and winds, Volcanoes and earthquakes and their distribution in the world. Normal cycle of erosion DAVIS & Penk, Major land forms - Mountain, Plateau & Plain.
• Atmosphere - Structure of atmosphere, Insolation, Air Temperature, Pressure, Winds - Planetary winds,Condensation and Precipitation - its type and world distribution, Air masses and Cyclones - Temperate and Tropical, Major climates of the world.
• Hydrosphere - Land and water distribution on the earth, oceanic temperature, salinity and its distribution, Tides, Oceanic currents, Coral reef.

2. Human Geography

• Habitat - Social and Economic life of Equatorial region, Tropical desert, Tundra and Mediterranean regions. Major Races of the world.
• Population - Growth, Density and Distrubition of world population, population problems.
• Settlements - Origin, types and patterns of rural settlements,Process of Urbanization, morphology and functional classification of towns.

3. Economic Geography 

• Geography of primary production: Agriculture - Wheat Rice, Sugarcane, Tea Cotton, Rubber, major forest products and fisheries.
• Minerals - World Reserves and production of Iron ore,Manganese, Bauxite, Tin and Copper.
• Fuel and Power Resources of the World - Distribution and production of Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hydro electricity.
• Industries - Factors of localization and world distribution of Iron and steel, Cotton textile and Petro chemical.
• Transport and Communication - Major Land, Sea and Air routes of the world. Changes in World economy in the context of Globalization.

4. Geographical Concepts

• Concept of distance and space, Concept of Region,Ecosystem and Environmental Degradation.

PART - II

Geography of India

• Physical - Structure, Physical Division, Climate, Natural vegetation and soil.
• Mineral and power resources - Distribution and production of Iron Ore,Manganese, Bauxite, Copper and Mica.Reserves,Distribution and production of Coal,Petroleum Natural Gas & Hydroelectricity.
• Agriculture -Major Crops : Conditions of Production and Distribution of Wheat, Rice, Jowar, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea, Jute and Soya-bean,Regionalization of Agriculture, Green Revolution and its impact, Watershed management.
• Industries - Location and distribution of Iron and Steel, Cotton Textile, Sugar and Cement Industry.
• Contemporary Issues-Regional disparity,Poverty, Impact of development on environment & people.
• Madhya Pradesh - Major Geographical Regions. Tribal Life and Culture - Bhil, Gond, Baiga. Development of Industries and Transport system and Trade, Urbanization trends.
  

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