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Indian geography notes for TGPSC MPSO / ASO
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7.2.1 Location, extent and geological structure 3
7.2.2 Physiography 11
- 7.2.2.1Physiographic divisions of India: an overview
- 7.2.2.2Formation of the Himalaya and its significance
- 7.2.2.3Himalayan ranges: Trans-Himalaya, Greater, Lesser and Shiwalik
- 7.2.2.4Regional divisions of the Himalaya and the Purvanchal hills
- 7.2.2.5Himalayan passes: west to east
- 7.2.2.6Northern plains: Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar and Khadar and regional divisions
- 7.2.2.7Peninsular plateau: Central Highlands, Deccan Plateau and Chotanagpur
- 7.2.2.8Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats compared
- 7.2.2.9The Thar Desert: features and formation
- 7.2.2.10Coastal plains of India: western and eastern coasts
- 7.2.2.11Islands of India: Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep
7.2.3 Drainage systems 12
- 7.2.3.1Drainage patterns and Himalayan and peninsular rivers compared
- 7.2.3.2Indus river system: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
- 7.2.3.3Ganga main stem and its Himalayan tributaries
- 7.2.3.4Ganga's peninsular tributaries: Chambal, Betwa, Ken and Son
- 7.2.3.5Brahmaputra river system
- 7.2.3.6Mahanadi and other east-flowing rivers of the north peninsula
- 7.2.3.7Godavari and Krishna river systems
- 7.2.3.8Kaveri, Pennar and other southern east-flowing rivers
- 7.2.3.9West-flowing rivers: Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Mahi and Western Ghats rivers
- 7.2.3.10Lakes and waterfalls of India
- 7.2.3.11Major dams and multipurpose river valley projects
- 7.2.3.12River interlinking and interstate water disputes: NPP, Ken–Betwa and tribunals
7.3.1 Climate and monsoon 10
- 7.3.1.1Factors controlling India's climate
- 7.3.1.2Cold weather season and western disturbances
- 7.3.1.3Hot weather season and pre-monsoon storms: mango showers, kalbaisakhi and loo
- 7.3.1.4Monsoon mechanism: classical theory, ITCZ, jet streams and the Tibetan Plateau
- 7.3.1.5Southwest monsoon: onset, advance, breaks and withdrawal
- 7.3.1.6Retreating monsoon and the northeast monsoon
- 7.3.1.7Monsoon and ENSO, IOD and MJO: IMD forecasting
- 7.3.1.8Rainfall distribution and variability in India
- 7.3.1.9Climatic regions of India: Köppen and Trewartha schemes
- 7.3.1.10Cyclones of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
7.3.2 Soils, natural vegetation and wildlife 10
- 7.3.2.1Soil classification in India: ICAR classes and soil survey
- 7.3.2.2Alluvial and black soils
- 7.3.2.3Red, yellow and laterite soils
- 7.3.2.4Arid, saline, peaty, forest and mountain soils
- 7.3.2.5Soil erosion, degradation and conservation methods
- 7.3.2.6Tropical evergreen and deciduous forests
- 7.3.2.7Thorn, montane, littoral and swamp forests including mangroves
- 7.3.2.8Forest cover of India: India State of Forest Report highlights
- 7.3.2.9National Forest Policy 1988, social forestry and agroforestry
- 7.3.2.10Protected areas of India: major national parks and sanctuaries by region
7.4.1 Agriculture 11
- 7.4.1.1Features of Indian agriculture: land use, land holdings and agro-climatic zones
- 7.4.1.2Cropping seasons and systems: kharif, rabi and zaid, multiple and mixed cropping
- 7.4.1.3Rice and wheat: growing conditions and major producing states
- 7.4.1.4Millets, pulses and oilseeds
- 7.4.1.5Fibre crops: cotton, jute and others
- 7.4.1.6Sugarcane and plantation crops: tea, coffee and rubber
- 7.4.1.7Horticulture and spices
- 7.4.1.8Irrigation in India: canals, wells, tanks and micro-irrigation
- 7.4.1.9Green Revolution: components, impacts and the second Green Revolution
- 7.4.1.10Animal husbandry, fisheries and the White, Blue and other revolutions
- 7.4.1.11Dryland farming and watershed management
7.4.2 Minerals and energy resources 9
- 7.4.2.1Minerals in India: classification and mineral belts
- 7.4.2.2Ferrous minerals: iron ore, manganese and chromite
- 7.4.2.3Non-ferrous minerals: bauxite, copper, lead, zinc and gold
- 7.4.2.4Non-metallic minerals: mica, limestone, gypsum and others
- 7.4.2.5Atomic minerals: uranium, thorium and monazite sands
- 7.4.2.6Coal: Gondwana and Tertiary coalfields
- 7.4.2.7Petroleum and natural gas: onshore and offshore basins
- 7.4.2.8Power in India: thermal, hydel and nuclear power stations
- 7.4.2.9Renewable energy in India: solar, wind and other sources by region
7.4.3 Industries and industrial regions 7
- 7.4.3.1Industrial location factors and industrial regions of India
- 7.4.3.2Iron and steel industry: plants and locations
- 7.4.3.3Textile industry: cotton, jute, silk and woollen
- 7.4.3.4Agro-based industries: sugar and food processing
- 7.4.3.5Chemical, fertiliser, cement and petrochemical industries
- 7.4.3.6Engineering and knowledge industries: automobiles, electronics and IT
- 7.4.3.7Industrial corridors and special economic zones
7.5.1 Transport and communication 5
7.5.2 Population and settlements 10
- 7.5.2.1Census of India: history and Census 2011 highlights
- 7.5.2.2Distribution and density of population
- 7.5.2.3Population growth in India: phases since 1901
- 7.5.2.4Sex ratio and child sex ratio
- 7.5.2.5Literacy in India: trends and state-wise pattern
- 7.5.2.6Population composition: age structure, religion, language and demographic dividend
- 7.5.2.7Scheduled Tribes: distribution and major tribes of India
- 7.5.2.8Migration: types, causes and streams
- 7.5.2.9Urbanisation: trends, million-plus cities and urban problems
- 7.5.2.10Rural and urban settlements: types and patterns
4.14 Natural hazards and disaster management 9
- 4.14.1Disaster management in India: DM Act 2005, NDMA, NDRF and the Sendai Framework
- 4.14.2Earthquake and tsunami risk zones of India
- 4.14.3Floods, droughts and heatwaves: prone areas and management
- 4.14.4Cyclone risk: early warning and mitigation on India's coasts
- 4.14.5Landslides, avalanches, cloudbursts and urban flooding
- 4.14.6Vulnerability profile of India and Andhra Pradesh: multi-hazard exposure, coastline, drought-prone districts
- 4.14.7Man-made disasters: industrial and chemical accidents (Bhopal 1984, Visakhapatnam LG Polymers 2020), fires, stampedes and nuclear/radiological risk
- 4.14.8Disaster risk reduction: disaster management cycle, NDMP, early warning (IMD, INCOIS), NCRMP, NDRF/SDRF and APSDMA
- 4.14.9Remote sensing and GIS in disaster assessment: NRSC, Bhuvan, NDEM, damage mapping and early warning uses
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