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[Paper 1] Continental drift & plate tectonics
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[Paper 2] Physiographic regions of India
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PAPER I - PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHYGeomorphology14 Submodules
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Basic concepts in geomorphology
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Factors controlling landform development
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Endogenetic and Exogenetic forces
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Origin and evolution of earth’s crust
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Fundamental of geomagnetism
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Physical conditions of earth’s interior
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Geosyncline and isostasy
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Continental drift and plate tectonics
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Mountain building: Types & Theories
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Vulcanicity, Earthquake and Tsunami
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Concept of geomorphic cycles and landscape development
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Denudation chronology, Erosional surfaces, Peneplains
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Channel morphology and Slope development
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Applied geomorphology
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Basic concepts in geomorphology
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Climatology17 Submodules
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Climatology and Climate
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Temperature and pressure patterns of the world
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Heat budget of earth
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Atmospheric Circulation, Planetary and local winds
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Atmospheric Stability and instability
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Monsoon: Origin, Causes, Factors, Mechanism
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Jet Streams
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Air masses and frontogenesis
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Temperate Cyclone
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Tropical Cyclone
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Precipitation - Types & Forms
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Weather and Climate
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Koppen Classification
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Thornthwaite and Trewartha classification
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Hydrological Cycle
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Climate Change
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Applied climatology and Urban Heat Island
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Climatology and Climate
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Oceanography14 Submodules
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Bathymetric method
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Temperature and Salinity Patterns
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Heat and Salt Budgets
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Ocean deposits
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Waves, Tides and Currents
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Indian Ocean Currents and El-Nino-La-Nina
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Ocean Currents of Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
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Marine Resources, Biotic Mineral,Energy and Marine Pollution
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Coral reefs
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Coral Bleaching
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Ocean bottom topography
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Bottom topography of Indian, Pacific, Atlantic Ocean
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Sea level changes
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Law of the Sea
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Bathymetric method
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Biogeography11 Submodules
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Environmental Geography10 Submodules
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Principle of Ecology
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Human Ecological Adaptation
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Influence of Man on Ecology and Environment
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Global and Regional Ecological changes and Imbalances
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Ecosystem Management and Conservation
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Environmental degradation, management and conservation
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Biodiversity and sustainable development
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Environment Policy
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Environmental Hazards and Remedial Measure
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Environmental Education & Legislation
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Principle of Ecology
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Perspectives in Human Geography7 Submodules
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Economic Geography10 Submodules
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Limits to growth
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World Economic Development – Problems and Measures
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World Resources and their Distribution
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Energy Crisis
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World Agriculture – A typology of Agricultural regions
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Famine – Causes, Effects and Remedies
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Food Security
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Food and Nutritional Security Problem
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Pattern of world trade
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World Industries Location patterns and problems
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Limits to growth
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Population and Settlement Geography5 Submodules
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Regional Planning9 Submodules
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Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography7 Submodules
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PAPER II - GEOGRAPHY OF INDIAPhysical Setting10 Submodules
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Space relationship of India with neighboring countries
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Structure and relief
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Drainage system and watersheds
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Physiographic regions
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Mechanism of Indian monsoons and rainfall patterns
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Tropical cyclones and western disturbances
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Floods and droughts
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Climatic regions
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Natural vegetation
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Soil types and their distributions
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Space relationship of India with neighboring countries
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Resources7 Submodules
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Agriculture17 Submodules
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Agriculture in India
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Infrastructure: irrigation, seeds, fertilizers, power
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Institutional factors: landholdings, land tenure, and land reforms
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Cropping pattern
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Agricultural productivity
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Agricultural intensity
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Land capability
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Crop combination
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Agro and social-forestry
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Land resources and their utilization
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Green revolution and its socio-economic and ecological implications
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Significance of dry farming
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Livestock resources and white revolution
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Aquaculture; sericulture, apiculture, and poultry
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Agricultural regionalization
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Agro-climatic zones
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Agro-ecological regions
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Agriculture in India
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Industry8 Submodules
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Evolution of industries
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Locational factors of cotton, jute, textile, iron and steel, aluminum, fertilizer, paper, chemical and pharmaceutical, automobile, cottage, and agro-based industries
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Industrial houses and complexes including public sector undertakings
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Industrial regionalization
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New industrial policies
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Multinationals and liberalization
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Special Economic Zones
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Tourism including eco-tourism
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Evolution of industries
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Transport, Communication, and Trade8 Submodules
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Road, railway, waterway, airway and pipeline networks and their complementary roles in regional development
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Growing importance of ports on national and foreign trade
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Trade balance
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Trade Policy
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Export processing zones
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Developments in communication and information technology
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Impacts of communication and information technology on economy and society
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Indian space program
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Road, railway, waterway, airway and pipeline networks and their complementary roles in regional development
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Cultural Setting14 Submodules
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Historical Perspective of Indian Society
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Racial, linguistic, and ethnic diversities
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Religious minorities
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Major tribes & tribal areas
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Tribal problems - Land alienation
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Tribal problems - Poverty & indebtedness
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Tribal problems - Low literacy & poor educational facilities
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Tribal problems - Unemployment & underemployment
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Tribal problems - Health and nutrition
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Cultural regions
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Growth, distribution, and density of population
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Demographic attributes: sex-ratio, age structure, literacy rate, work-force, dependency ratio, longevity
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Migration (inter-regional, intraregional and international) and associated problems
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Population problems and policies; Health indicators
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Historical Perspective of Indian Society
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Settlements9 Submodules
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Regional Development and Planning13 Submodules
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Experience of regional planning in India
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Five Year Plans
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Integrated rural development programs
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Panchayati Raj and decentralized planning
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Command area development
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Watershed management
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Planning for the backward area development
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Planning for desert area development
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Planning for drought-prone area development
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Planning for hill area development
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Planning for tribal area development
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Multi-level planning
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Regional planning and development of island territories
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Experience of regional planning in India
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Political Aspects8 Submodules
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Contemporary Issues: Ecological issues20 Submodules
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Environmental hazards: Landslides
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Environmental hazards: Earthquakes
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Environmental hazards: Tsunamis
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Environmental hazards: Floods
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Environmental hazards: Droughts
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Environmental hazards: Epidemics
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Issues relating to environmental pollution
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Changes in patterns of land use
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Principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management
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Population explosion
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Food security
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Environmental degradation
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Deforestation, desertification, and soil erosion
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Problems of agrarian unrest
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Problems of industrial unrest
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Regional disparities in economic development
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Concept of sustainable growth and development
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Environmental awareness
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Linkage of rivers
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Globalisation and Indian economy
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Environmental hazards: Landslides
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