Month 1 – Physical Geography Foundation
🗓 Week 1 – Earth & Geomorphology Basics
- Structure of the Earth – Crust, Mantle, Core
- Latitude, Longitude, Time Zones
- Motions of the Earth – Rotation, Revolution, Seasons
- Earth’s Interior – Seismic Waves, Earthquakes
- Volcanoes – Types and Distribution
- Plate Tectonics, Continental Drift Theory
🧭 Map Practice: World’s major plates, mountain systems, volcanic zones
📘 Revision Tip: Create diagrams of plate boundaries & tectonic plates.
🗓 Week 2 – Landforms & Geological Processes
- Weathering and Mass Wasting
- Erosion and Deposition (by Rivers, Wind, Glaciers, Sea)
- Landforms – Fluvial, Aeolian, Glacial, Coastal, Karst
- Mountain Formation & Earth Movements
🧭 Map Practice: Important landforms (Grand Canyon, Sahara Dunes, Himalayas)
📘 Practice: UPSC PYQs on Geomorphology (2013–2024)
🗓 Week 3 – Climatology
- Composition & Structure of Atmosphere
- Insolation, Temperature Distribution
- Pressure Belts & Planetary Winds
- Monsoon & Jet Streams
- Humidity, Clouds, and Rainfall Types
- Cyclones: Tropical & Temperate
🧭 Map Practice: World wind belts, cyclone regions
📘 Revision Tip: Make a “Climate Concept Chart.”
🗓 Week 4 – Oceanography
- Ocean Floor & Relief Features
- Ocean Temperature & Salinity
- Ocean Currents & Their Effects
- Tides – Causes & Types
- Marine Resources & Coral Reefs
🧭 Map Practice: Major currents (Gulf Stream, Kuroshio, etc.)
📘 Test: Revise Month 1 topics with one full-length sectional test.
Month 2 – Indian Geography
🗓 Week 5 – Physical Features of India
- Geological Structure of India
- Physiographic Divisions (Himalayas, Plains, Plateau, Coastal & Islands)
- Drainage Systems – Himalayan & Peninsular Rivers
- River Projects & Interlinking of Rivers
🧭 Map Practice: Indian mountain ranges, rivers, passes, islands
📘 Tip: Prepare flashcards for rivers and tributaries.
🗓 Week 6 – Climate & Soils of India
- Indian Monsoon – Mechanism, Onset, Retreat
- Rainfall Distribution & Seasons
- Climate Regions of India
- Soils – Types, Distribution, Erosion, Conservation
🧭 Map Practice: Climate zones, soil types in India
📘 Test: Indian Physiography + Drainage + Climate
🗓 Week 7 – Natural Resources & Agriculture
- Land Use Patterns
- Agricultural Seasons – Kharif, Rabi, Zaid
- Cropping Patterns & Green Revolution
- Irrigation – Types & Major Projects
- Mineral Resources – Iron, Coal, Petroleum, Bauxite
- Energy Resources – Thermal, Hydro, Solar, Nuclear
🧭 Map Practice: Resource locations in India
📘 Current Affairs: New mining policies & irrigation projects
🗓 Week 8 – Industries & Economic Geography
- Industrial Regions of India
- Major Industries – Iron & Steel, Cotton, Jute, Sugar, Automobile
- Industrial Corridors (DMIC, Freight Corridors)
- Transport & Communication
- Population, Urbanization, and Migration
🧭 Map Practice: Industrial belts and transport networks
📘 Revision: Complete Indian Geography test
Month 3 – Human, World & Environmental Geography
🗓 Week 9 – Human Geography
- Man–Environment Relationship
- Population Theories & Demographic Transition
- Settlements – Rural & Urban Patterns
- Economic Activities – Primary to Quaternary
📘 Case Studies: Migration, Urban Problems in India
🧭 Practice: Map of population density & urban areas
🗓 Week 10 – World Geography
- Continents & Oceans Overview
- Major Mountains, Rivers, Deserts, and Lakes
- World Climate Regions (Köppen)
- Distribution of Natural Resources
- Agricultural & Industrial Regions of the World
🧭 Map Practice: Key geographical locations and trade routes
📘 Test: World Geography PYQs
🗓 Week 11 – Environmental Geography
- Ecosystem & Biodiversity
- Environmental Degradation & Pollution
- Climate Change & Global Warming
- Conservation Efforts (National Parks, Biosphere Reserves)
- International Environmental Agreements (UNFCCC, IPCC, CBD)
📘 Current Affairs: COP meetings, India’s renewable goals
🧭 Practice: Important protected areas map
🗓 Week 12 – Full Revision & Practice
- Revise all static geography topics
- Practice PYQs (Prelims + Mains GS Paper 1)
- Take 2 full-length mock tests
- Focus on diagrams & map-based learning
📘 Output Goal: 10 revision sheets + 1 master map notebook
📚 Recommended Books & Resources
- NCERTs:
- Class 6–10 (Fundamentals)
- Class 11 – Fundamentals of Physical Geography
- Class 12 – India: Physical Environment & People and Economy
- Standard Books:
- G.C. Leong – Certificate Physical and Human Geography
- Majid Husain – Geography of India
- Oxford Atlas / Orient BlackSwan Atlas
- Current Affairs:
- Down to Earth, PIB, India Year Book (Environment section)
- Monthly UPSC magazines (Vision, ForumIAS, etc.)