Optionals

Book List For Geography Optional

For Geography Optional (Paper 1 & 2)

The syllabus of Geography optional is clearly defined and limited. Ample sources for reference are available
for study. While Paper 1 deals with theoretical understanding of the subject, Paper 2 deals with the
application of theory to the Indian Geographic reality. Selective reading from the below mentioned basic
references should cover 80% of the syllabus.

Paper 1 (Basic References)

  1. VIA Class Notes & VIA PPTs
  2. Made Simple Series by Rupa PublicationVolI & II
  3. Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
  4. Human Geography by Majid Hussain
  5. Models & Theories by Majid Hussain

Paper 1 (Advanced References)

  1. Specialized books on Geomorphology, Oceanography, Climatology, Biogeography by Savindra Singh
  2. Geographical Thought by R.D. Dixit/ Majid Hussain
  3. Settlement Geography by K. Siddhartha

Paper 2 (Basic References)

  1. Indian Geography by R.C. Tiwari/ D.R. Khullar
  2. India Through Maps by Prem Patel
  3. Economic Survey (for Stats & Figures)

Paper 2 (Current Affairs Enrichment)

  1. NITI Aayog Reports (Agri, Infra, Rural Development)
  2. Kurukshetra (for Case Study examples)
  3. Magazines: Down to Earth/ Geography n You
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