How can I make my Geography optional for UPSC?

Paper-1 in Geography optional covers two topics- namely, physical geography and human geography. Determine beforehand the section from which you want to attempt the maximum questions and plan your study table accordingly. Practice find interrelations between the topics explored in the syllabus for each paper.

Is geography a scoring subject?

Geography is a scoring subject because unlike humanities subjects, there is not much scope for interpretation. Also, diagrams, flowchart, etc. can be used to get more marks. The map-based questions are also scoring.

What is the score of Pratham Kaushik in geography optional?

Hi friends, I am Pratham Kaushik (Rank 5 CSE 2017). My score in Geography optional is 327 (166+161). Here I am presenting my strategy for Geography. I’ll try to be specific as Geography syllabus is vast and questions are getting increasingly unconventional every year.

Is Rushikesh Dudhat a good professor for geography?

Dear Anupriya Mam, as far as Rushikesh Dudhat sir is concerned with geography optionals there should be no doubt as he is one of the best faculty who has worked with great platforms like Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study and currently teaches at Unacademy.

Who is the best geography teacher for UPSC EAXM?

AJAY RAJ SINGH Sir, is indisputable the best teacher of geography optional,it was he who enabled me to qualify UPSC eaxm in very first attempt, i not only got 307 marks in geography optional but also secured 187 rank in 2017 ( Roll no 0151271). It was because of my good score in geography optional that i could get such good rank.

What is the best book to study geographical thought?

Then, read Geographical Thought by R D Dixit (Chapter 1-8, Chapter 11) and Fundamentals of Geographical Thought by Sudeepta Adhikari (Chapter 11, Chapter 13-16). If required, refer to 500+ questions and notes for this topic by Himanshu Sir.

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