World Geography To The Point NCERT Plus Series

Chronicle To the point NCERT plus for World Geography & General Knowledge, The compilation of NCERT Old & New Books, IGNOU, NIOS & State Board for all competitive exams

About the book To the Point NCERT Plus Series:

These books have been written under the guidance N.N. Ojha Sir, N.N. Ojha Sir’s rich and varied experience in writing books and magazines for civil services examinations spans 33 years. Since 1990, under his expert supervision and guidance, thousands of IAS/PCS aspirants have achieved success and realized their dreams.

To the point NCERT plus books is useful for All Competitive Exams like, UPSC, State PSCs Civil Services, SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, Police and Teachers Recruitment Exams for complete General Studies foundation preparation:

About theBook Content of To the Point NCERT Plus Series:

• Chapter-wise Presentation of Topics based on Syllabus of General Studies with Comprehensive Coverage of General Knowledge.
• A Compilation of Old and New NCERT Books (Class 6 to 12) - NCERT Plus & Study Material of IGNOU & NIOS, and many other Standard Books from which Questions are often asked in Competitive Exams.

Content Index World Geography To the Point NCERT Plus Series

A. Physical Geography

1. Our Universe

• An Introduction to Our Universe
• Our Solar System
• Seasons
• Asteroids, Comets & Meteors
• The Moon
• International Date Line
• Great Circles & Small Circles

2. Geomorphology

• Earth
• The Interior of the Earth
• Earthquake Waves & Interior of the Earth
• Layers of Earth
• Rocks
• Continental Drift
• Plate Tectonics
• Volcano
• Earth Movements
• Mountains
• Plateau
• Plains
• Lakes
• Earthquakes
• Denudation
• Erosional & Depositional Landforms
• Rivers and Related Landforms
• Glaciers & Glacial Landforms
• Aeolian Landforms (Wind Action)
• Karst (Limestone) Topography
• Marine Erosion & Landforms
• Rejuvanated and Policyclic Landforms

3. Climatology

• Composition of Atmosphere
• Insolation/ Solar Radiation
• Atmospheric Stability
• Humidity
• Cloud Forms and Classification
• Precipitation
• Air Masses
• Fronts
• Atmospheric Pressure & Wind Belts
• Atmospheric Circulation
• Winds
• Upper Air Planetary Winds
• Indian Ocean Dipole
• Climate Change
• Global Warming

4. Oceanography

• Relief Features of Ocean Floor
• Bottom Topography of Oceans
• Ocean Currents
• Temperature of the Oceans
• Salinity
• Ocean Density
• Tides
• Waves
• Tsunami
• Ocean Deposit
• Coral Reefs
• UNCLOS
• Marine (Ocean) Pollution

5. Biosphere

• Ecosystems of the Earth
• Major Terrestrial Biomes
• Biotic Interaction
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Biodiversity
• Biodiversity Hotspot

6. Soil

• Major Soil Types
• Major Component of Soils
• Characteristics of Soil
• Factors Affecting Soil Formation
• Development of Soil Horizons
• Soil Forming Processes and Classification
• Soil Taxonomy
• Soil Types in India
• Soil Erosion
• Some Steps for the Conservation of Soils

7. Global Climates

• Global Climate Types

B. Economic Geography

8. Economic Geography

• An Introduction to Economic Geography
• Natural Resources
• Human Resources
• Economic Growth and Development
• Indicators of Infrastructure and Amenities

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9. Minerals & Mining

• Minerals
• Types of Mineral Resources

10. Energy Resources

• Types of Energy Resources

11. Forest Resources

• Types of Forest
• Forest as a Resource
• Deforestation: Causes and Consequences
• Forest Conservation and Management
• Problems and Trends of Management in Forest
• Resources

12. Water Resources

• Sources of Fresh Water
• Water Stress
• Water Pollution
• Water and Conflict
• World Water Supply and Distribution
• Water Security

13. Transport, Trade & Communication

• Transport
• Modes of Transport
• Water Transport
• Air Transport
• Communication
• Trade and International Trade

C. Human Geography

14. Human Settlements

• Evolution of Settlements
• Classification of Settlements
• Types and Patterns of Rural Settlements
• Factors Influencing Type of Rural Settlements
• Morphology of Rural Settlements
• Urban Settlements
• Urbanisation
• Urban Village (Rural-Urban Fringe)
• Slums and Squatters
• Satellite Towns

15. Agriculture

• Whittlesey’s World Agricultural Systems
• Agricultural Revolutions
• Key Determinants of Crop Growth
• Global Cropping Patterns and Crops
• Von Thunen Model of Agricultural Land Use
• Classification of Indian Agricultural Regions
• World Hunger, Malnutrition & Food Security

16. Population and its Concerns

• Demographic Changes: An Overview
• Population Growth Trends & Concerns
• Fertility
• Sex Ratio
• Mortality
• Life Expectancy
• Migration
• Age-Sex Structure
• Aging Population
• Dependency Ratio
• Demographic Transition Theory
• Demographic Dividend
• Population Theories
• Overpopulation
• Population Growth and Development

17. Geography of Tourism

• Relationship between Geography & Tourism
• Types of Tourism
• Elements/Aspects of Tourism
• Nature of Tourism
• New Trends in Tourism
• Impacts of Tourism
• Tourism Organisations
• Agencies and Guides

18. Tribes of the World

• Understanding Tribal History
• Tribes of the World

D. World G.K.

19. Continents & Countries: Facts

• Africa
• Asia
• Australia & Oceania
• Europe
• North America
• South America
• Antarctica