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Geography Mock Test

This document outlines a geography IAS prelim mock test series being conducted by Vision IAS. It includes 20 tests from November 2009 to March 2010 covering topics in physical geography, human geography, geography of India, geography of the world, and geographical thought. It provides the schedule, topics, and test codes for each mock test.
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Vision IAS

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GEOGRAPHY IAS PRELIM MOCK TESTS PROGRAMME 2010


- THE TEAM VISION IAS
Features:
 Special design Mock Tests with consideration of negative Marking pattern and actual requirement of UPSC
 Explanatory notes for Mock Tests Questions with proper source and reference
 Effective Online Support (Email & Chat) for removing all types of doubts and answering for specific questions
 Talking to our Experts for continuous guidance, feedback and support

WHY Mock Tests? – These special design Test Series serve the following ends:

 Understanding your current state preparedness and required action plans


 Judging yourself vis-a-vis the competition and corrective measure
 Development of a proper understanding of nature of questions against negative marking pattern
 Exposure to near actual competitive examination & Examination skills development
 Framing your mind towards actual pattern, toughness, Negative marking pattern and timing of the actual entrance
examination.

Fees: Rs 4000 STARTING ON: NOVEMBER 15, 2009

PLAN NOVEMBER – GEOGRAPHY IAS PRELIM (20 TESTS): 2010


CONTENT & SCHEDULE

Test Test Code / Chapter Covered Topics covered


NO. Date of Test

Geomorphology : Origin of the earth; Geological


Nov 15 , 2009 Time Scale; Interior of the earth; Types and
1. ( Sunday ) PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – I characteristics of rocks; Folding and Faulting;
Volcanoes; Earthquakes; Weathering; Landforms
IPMTP/GEO/T-1 caused by fluvial, Aeolian and glacial actions.

Climatology: Structure and composition of


atmosphere; Temperature; Pressure belts and
Wind systems; Clouds and rainfall types;
Cyclones and anti-cyclones; Major climatic types.
Nov 29 , 2009
( Sunday ) PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – II
2. Oceanography: Ocean relief; Temperature;
Salinity; Ocean deposits; Ocean currents, El Nino
IPMTP/GEO/T-2
and La Nino; Waves and tides.

Biogeography: Origin and types of soils; Major


biomes of the world; Ecosystem and food chain;
Environmental degradation and conservation.
Geomorphology
Dec 6 , 2009 +
3 ( Sunday ) Climatology
IPMTP/GEO/T-3 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY +
Oceanography
+
Biogeography

Man and Environment Relationship: Growth and


development of Human Geography; Concepts of
Determinism and Possibilism.

Dec 20 , 2009 Population: Races of mankind and tribes; growth


4. ( Sunday ) and distribution of world population; migration;
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY – I population problems of developed and developing
IPMTP/GEO/T-4 countries.

Settlements: Origin, types and patterns of rural


settlements; Processes of urbanization; morphology
and functional classification of towns; million-cities
and mega-cities.

Economic Activities: Food gathering and hunting;


Dec 27 , 2009 pastoral herding; fishing and forestry; Types of
5. ( Sunday ) agriculture-shifting, subsistence, commercial and
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY – II plantation; Mining, Power; Manufacturing -locational
IPMTP/GEO/T-5 factors of textile, iron and steel, sugar and fertilizer
industries; Tertiary activities-trade, transport,
communication and services.

Jan 3 , 2010 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY


6. COMPOSITE TEST – I +
IPMTP/GEO/T-6 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Jan 17 , 2010 Physical Setting: Landforms, drainage, climate,


GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA – I soils and natural vegetation.
7.
IPMTP/GEO/T-7

Economic Base: Minerals & energy resources,


aquatic resources, forest resources; irrigation,
Jan 24 , 2010 agriculture and industries; trade and commerce.
8.
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA – II Population: Growth, distribution and density;
demographic characteristics.
IPMTP/GEO/T-8
Environmental problems, developmental issues
and regional planning.
Physical Setting
+
Jan 31, 2010 Economic Base
9. GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA +
Population
IPMTP/GEO/T-9 +
Environmental problems

Major Natural Regions: Characteristics, economic


Feb 7 , 2010 GEOGRAPHY OF THE base and human adaptation.
10.
WORLD - I Regional Geography of Developing Countries:
IPMTP/GEO/T-10 S.E. Asia, S.W. Asia, China, Southern Africa and
Brazil.

Regional Geography of Developed Countries:


Feb 14 , 2010 GEOGRAPHY OF THE Canada, U.S.A., Western Europe, Russia, Japan,
Australia and New Zealand.
WORLD - II
11.
Regional Geography of South Asia.
IPMTP/GEO/T-11

Feb 21 , 2010 GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA


12. COMPOSITE TEST – II +
IPMTP/GEO/T-12 GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD

Feb 28 , 2010 Ancient Period: Contributions of Indians, Greeks,


Romans and Arabs.
13. GEOGRAPHICAL
Pre-Modern Period: Contribution of Verenius,
THOUGHTS Kant, Humboldt and Ritter.
IPMTP/GEO/T-13
Modern Period: Dichotomy of determinism and
possibilism; contributions of Ratzel, Semple,
Huntington and La Blache.

Recent Period: Quantities Revolution; Radicalism,


Behaviouralism and Humanism.

Maps: Scale and types, uses.

Diagrams : Types and uses


March 7 , 2010 TECHNIQUES OF
14. Projections: Types, characteristics and uses.
GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
IPMTP/GEO/T-14 Remote sensing and geographical information
system (GIS): Aerial photographs and imagery,
GIS.
March 14 , 2010
FULL LENGTH TEST – I COMPLETE SYLLABUS
15.
IPMTP/GEO/T-15

March 21 , 2010
16
IPMTP/GEO/T-16 FULL LENGTH TEST- II COMPLETE SYLLABUS

17. March 28, 2010


FULL LENGTH TEST – III COMPLETE SYLLABUS
IPMTP/GEO/T-17

18 April 4, 2010
FULL LENGTH TEST - IV COMPLETE SYLLABUS
IPMTP/GEO/T-18

19 April 11, 2010


FULL LENGTH TEST - V COMPLETE SYLLABUS
IPMTP/GEO/T-19
April 18 , 2010
20
IPMTP/GEO/T-20 FULL LENGTH TEST – VI COMPLETE SYLLABUS
© Vision IAS

KEY REFERENCE BOOKS FOR GEOGRAPHY IAS PRELIM

 Geography NCERT Books ( 11th & 12th Classes )


 Physical geography by Savindra Singh
 Human Geography – Majid Hussain
 Geographical thought – Majid Hussain
 Economic Geography made Simple: Rupa Publication
 Regional Planning & Development – R. P. Mishra
 Comprehensive Geography of India – Khullar
 Orient Longman Atlas

NOTE:
1. For any change of the schedule & information, Please visit Vision IAS website: www.visionias.cfsites.org
2. For in-depth Micro and Macro analysis of any topics & Sections , Question pattern & Trend Analysis on the
basis statistics as well as expert Guidance & experience, Please contact at : [email protected]
3. Date of dispatch can be rescheduled on the demand of the candidate.
4. Dispatch Mode: PDF Format Mock Test (Soft copy through email) as well as Printed Format Mock Test (Hard
Copy through Air mail)

REGISTRATION OPEN

www.visionias.cfsites.org -THE TEAM VISION IAS www.visionias.wordpress.com


Ajay Kr. Singh Niranjan, B.Tech. IIT Roorkee
Co-Founder & Consultant ~ 09650617807 , 09968029039
Email : [email protected]

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