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I want to know about the preparation books of ias 2016. My subject is geography. please send me all the related books

I.A.S. stands for the Indian Administrative services and the exam is conducted by the Union public service commission department of India also the only commission that appoints the Gazetted officers in India.

Geography is the most interesting subjects for the students now because it is a technical subject and all the subjects are interrelated in it so becomes more interesting and the top books of geography to prepare for the I.A.S. are-

>> Physical geography by Savindra Singh and Majid Hussain

>> Geo-morphology by Savindra Singh

>> Climatology by Dr. D.S. Lal

>> Oceanography by Sharma and Vatal

>> Geography of India by Majid Hussain

>> Geographical thoughts by Majid Hussain

>> Political geography by Sudeepta Adhikari

>> Population and settlement by R.C. chanda, Majid Hussain and V.K. Puri

>> Economic Geography by Leong and Morgan

These books are the best for the geography subject.

BEST GEOGRAPHY BOOKS FOR IAS 2016

** Indian and World Geography (Paper-1) (English) 1st Edition
Author: Majid Husain
Language: English

** GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA (English) 3rd Edition
Author: HUSAIN
Language: English

** Certificate Physical and Human Geography (English) 1st Edition
Author: GOH CHENG LEONG
Language: English

** Concise Geography (English) 1st Edition
Author: Majid Husain
Language: English

** Oxford School Atlas (With CD) (English)
Author: Oxford University Press
Language: English

** Geography For Civil Services Preliminary Examinations (English)
Author: Yagya Nand Jha
Language: English

** Geography : 3000 Terms and Concepts With Detailed Explanation For Civil Services Examinations (English) 1st Edition
Author: Majid Husain
Language: English

Best Books for IAS Preparation For (Geography) Subject:

>> Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong

>> Indian and World Geography by Hussain

>> Oxford School Atlas by Oxford

>> Geography of India by Majid Husain

>> NCERT Geography Books of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Classes -- Recommended

>> UPSC Portal Geography for Civil Services Preliminary Examination

>> Concise Geography by Majid Hussain

***Here I am suggesting you the names of some good books for the preparation of the Indian Administrative Service examination for geography--->

>>NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X – XII Std

>>A Good School Atlas
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.

>>Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography

>>Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography

>>Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute

>>National journal – Kurukshetra, Yojana etc.

>>Down to earth...

The best books which should be referred for IAS preparation are as follows.

1. Physical geography - Savindra singh , Strahler and Strahler ,Majid Hussain

2. Geomorphology - Savindra Singh,
Principles of Geomorphology- W.D. Thornbury

3. Climatology - D.r D.S Lal

4. Oceanography - Sharma and vatal

5. Environmental Geography- Savindra singh

6. Economic geography - Leong and Morgan

7. Geography Of populations - R.C Chandana,
Human geography by Majid Hussien,
Regional planning in India - Mahesh chand and VK puri.

8. Evolution Of Geographical Thought by Majid Husain

9. Political geography - Sudeepta Adhikari

10. Models,Theories - Majid Hussien

Here are more some best books for the preparation of subject geography:

First of all to make your basics clear you need refer NCERT of geography from 6-12th. Which will help to make you understand in very simple language.

1. Indian and World Geography Hussain
2. Geography of India Masjid Hussain
3. Oxford School Atlas Oxford
4. Geography Surinder

Best Books for Geography books for IAS Preparation :

<> Geography books for IAS by Oxford School Atlas

<> Physical and Human Geography byGoh Cheng Leong

<> Geography of India by " Majid Husain "

<> World geography by " Lucent's Publications ".

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I want to know about the preparation books of ias 2016. My subject is geography. please send me all the related books

Reference Books for IAS Exam:

• Indian And World Geography – Hussain
• Geography of India – Majid Husain
• Oxford School Atlas – Oxford
• Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong

Geography is an essential subject in which a candidate must excel to get good marks in Civil Services examination. The books selection plays a vital role for preparation.

>>First of all, you should try to study and go through Geography books of NCERT from class 6 to 10+2.

>>After that you can refer to following books:

1. Indian and World Geography: Hussain.

2. Geography by GoH Ching Leong. The name of book if Certificate Physical and Human Geography.

3. Geography of India: Majid Hussain.

4. Oxford School Atlas.

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I want to know about the preparation books of ias 2016. My subject is geography. please send me all the related books

Firstly the best source to study Geography is NCERT books from class VI- XII. Apart from this books, you can refer to these following books for your preparation and they are as follows:

- India and World Geography by Hussain.

- Geography of India by Majid Hussain.

- Oxford School Atlas by Oxford publication.

- Book on Geography by Surendra Singh.

- Concise Geography by Majid Hussain.

- Also download previous year question papers from UPSC portal.

# Names of few useful books of subject Geography for the preparation of Civil Service Examination are mentioned below:

* Physical Geography by Savindra Singh, Majid Hussain and Strahler
* Environmental Geography by Savindra Singh
* Political Geography by Sudeepta Adhikari
* Economic Geography by Leong and Morgan
* Climatology by Dr. D.S. Lal
* Geomorphology by Savindra Singh
* Oceanography by Vatal and Sharma
* Population Settlement by Savindra Singh
* Regional Planning in India by V.K. Puri and Mahesh Chand
* Human Geography by Majid Hussain
* Geographical Thoughts by Majid Hussain

# Followings are the important topics in point of view of preparation for Civil Service Examination are mentioned below:

* Climatology
* Geomorphology
* Oceanography
* Biogeography
* Environmental Geography
* Human Geography
* Economic Geography
* Population and Settlement Geography
* Regional Planning
* Laws and Theories in Geography
* Resources
* Agriculture
* Industry
* Transport, Communication and Trade
* Regional Development and Planning
* Cultural Setting
* Settlement
* Perspectives in Human Geography

# Candidates are advised to start preparing small micro notes for revision for last moments right now simultaneously along with preparation of civil service examination. These small micro notes will be useful for the quick revision just few days or weeks before the examination.

# Reasons behind the popularity in opting the subject Geography for Civil Service Examination are:

* About 20% questions in CSAT comes from subject Geography.
* The study material for subject Geography is widely available everywhere.
* According to the syllabus of Geography, it is quite good scoring in point of view of examination.
* Syllabus for the subject Geography is quite compact and easy to grasp.
* Syllabus does not contain deep scientific or technical nature as it is only semi-scientific nature.
* Numerous number of coaching institutes/study centres are available across the country for the coaching for the subject Geography.

Geography is the major part of the General studies paper in IAS exam prelims. The paper will include Indian and world geography - Physical, Social and Economic geography of India and world.

Here are some of the preparation books for Geography subject to score good marks in the Prelims paper.

* Indian and world Geography - Hussain.

* Geography of India - Majid Hussain.

* Oxford school Atlas - Oxford.

* Geography - Surender singh.

* Physical Geography - Savindra singh.

Best Geography books for IAS 2016 preparation :

• India A Comprehensive Geography by D.R. Khullar
• SRIRAM's IAS - 2015 Mains Exam General Studies Indian Geography Notes
• Geography Through Maps for IAS/PCS & Similar Competitive Exams by UTKARSH
• Concise Geography by Majid Hussain
• Geography: 3000 Terms And Concepts With Detailed Explanation For Civil Services Examinations – Majid Husain