[Geography] Soils in India

Soil Groups: 8 Major Soil Groups available in India according to ICAR classification.

1. Alluvial Soils
2. Black Soils
3. Red Soils

[Geography] Classification of Natural Vegetation in India

To study the present state and economic importance of the natural vegetation of India, it is necessary to note the distinction between flora, vegetation and forest.

[Industry-GS-1] Factors for Locations of Industries

Introduction:- 

• Manufacturing is the second largest type of production after primary production activity 'of hunting, fishing, mining, lumbering, farming etc. Manufacturing has undergone a big change as

[Geography] Soil Erosion, Causes and Measures to Prevent Soil Erosion

• When things erode, they wear away due to some force acting on them. Just look at any coastline and you will notice how the constant pounding force from wind and waves causes

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Booklist,Tips and Notes for UPSC by Topper Ira Singhal Rank-1 UPSC CSE-2014, Geography Optional

Preparation Strategy :
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE JUST MY OPINIONS AND MY WAYS OF DOING THINGS. IN NO WAY IS ALL THIS WHAT I ASK ALL OF YOU TO DO.

[Geography] UPSC Previous Years Objective Questions on Geography of India

Questions : 

1. The alpine vegetation in the Western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 metres while

[Geography] Classification of Natural Vegetation in India

To study the present state and economic importance of the natural vegetation of India, it is necessary to note the distinction between flora, vegetation and forest.

[Topper's Interview] Mr. Chet Singh Rank-2 (Worked as Tehsildar, UPSC CSE Mains Written Twice) (Age 32) (HPAS-2013): Geography, Zoology Optionals, from Jarag/Renuka/Sirmour/Himachal Pradesh

Topper's Profile : Chet Singh

[Geography] Plant Nutrition

What is plant nutrition

Plants use inorganic minerals for nutrition. Complex interactions involving weathering of rock

[Geography] Rocks & Minerals

Introduction

The earth’s solid layer, called lithosphere, is about 100 km in thickness. The word ‘lithosphere’

[Agriculture] Genetically Modified Crops and Regulations in India

Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. In most cases the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species like resistance to certain pests, diseases, environmental conditions, herbicides etc. Genetic Modification is also done to increase nutritional value, bioremediation and for other purposes like production of pharmaceutical agents, biofuels etc. More than 10% of the world’s crop lands is planted with GM crops.

[UPSE CSE Prelims] Essential Books For UPSC Civil Services Examination : Prelims (GS/CSAT)

Essential Books For UPSC Civil Services Examination : Prelims (GS/CSAT)

Paper I : General Studies ( GS)

History, Culture, Freedom Struggle :

[UPSC CSE Mains] Books for UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination General Studies and Optional Subjects

Recommended and Must Needed Books for Civil Services Mains Examination (UPSC CSE) General Studies and Optional Subjects

[UPSC Mains GS1] Paper I : GS1 History, Culture, Social Issues, Geography of India and World

Paper I : GS1: History, Culture, Social Issues & Geography of India and World

Important Books:
New Arrival : IAS Mains General Studies - Indian Heritage & Culture History & Geography of the World & Society (Paper 1) - Arihant

[Studyplan] Book Lists for Optional Subjects of UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination (UPSC CSE) and other State PSC Exams.

Book Lists for Optional Subjects of  UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination (UPSC CSE) and other State PSC Exams.

Optional Subjects demand Many books because of their very nature and vast syllabus. I have collected these books from various sources and have strictly complied the necessary books for various optionals for UPSC CSE and other State PCS Exams. Some of the State PSC have different syllabus but still their syllabus match 80-90% with UPSC syllabus so the book list remains almost same.

[Geography] Energy Resources

ENERGY

Indian energy sector has witnessed a rapid growth to meet the demands of the nation.

Areas like the resource exploration and exploitation, capacity additions, and energy sector reforms have been revolutionized.

However, resource augmentation and growth in energy supply have failed to meet the ever-increasing demands exerted by the multiplying population, rapid urbanization and progressing economy.

[Geography] Shale Gas

Shale Gas : Is It A Viable Source Of Energy For India

Energy as from the beginning of its Invention has dramatically Changes the Mindset and the World Around us Whether it was  Invention of steam then Coal and now  Crude oil ,with new form coming as CNG’ s and LPG’s etc, but all these are not permanent , rather they all are near to the extinction specially the coal and crude oil reserves and as the world is progressing towards a new future , now with a new era there needs are changing so as the power consumption needs of the people , Increase in population have directly increased the power needs and requirements but we already facing shortage and since many such natural resources are decreasing Day by Day ,

[Geography] Distribution of Non-Conventional Energy Resources

Distribution of Non-Conventional Energy Resources
In this article I am just adding plants and their locations, as introduction is easily available in books and various websites. This time I tried to add some maps. List of plants' name is not exhausted.

Solar Energy:

Country	Solar parks	Location
Germany	Neuhardenberg Solar Park	Neuhardenberg
	Templin Solar Park	Templin
	Brandenburg-Briest Solarpark	Briest
	Solarpark Finow Tower	Eberswalde
	Eggebek Solar Park	Eggebek
	Senftenberg Solarpark	Senftenberg
	Finsterwalde Solar Park	Finsterwalde

[Geography] Factors responsible for the Change in Weather and Climate

The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place is called weather. the weather conditions are almost similar over a period of a few months, we call it a season. The weather conditions prevalent in different seasons during the course of a year are called the climate of that place. The climate varies from place to place.

The change in climate is due to the following factors :

[Geogrphy] Demographic Transition Theory

Demographic Transition Theory by Thompson and Notestein (1945) is based on fertility and mortality rates experienced by a population group and the changes in both these variables over time.

This theory has been refined and reformulated many times after 1945. As of today, the theory states that there are four stages in the demographic transition. These are :