Bharat Evam Vishwa Ka Bhugol, 6E
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OverviewIndia and World Geography, 6th Edition by Majid Hussain provides accurate, simple and engaging information on a wide range of topics in the physical, cultural and economic geography of India and the world. The principles of clarity, comprehen…
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Preface to the Sixth Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Part I : World’s Geography
Chapter 1: The Universe and the Solar System
The Universe
The Solar System
References
Chapter 2: World’s Geomorphology
Earth’s Four Spheres
Geomorphology
The Interior of the Earth
Rocks
Continental Drift Theory
Plate Tectonics
Continental Relief
Volcano
Earthquakes
Denudation
References
Chapter 3: Climatology
Atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Circulation
Horizontal Distribution of Air Pressure
Meridional Circulation
Moisture in the Atmosphere
References
Chapter 4: Oceanography
Oceans
References
Chapter 5: World’s Biogeography
Biosphere (Ecosphere)
Ecosystems of the Earth
Soil System
References
Chapter 6: Facts about the World/ Continents/ Countries
Age and Dimensions of Earth
1. Africa
2. Antarctica
3. Asia
4. Australia and Oceania
5. Europe
6. North America
7. South America
Largest Islands of the World
Ocean Trenches
Highest Dams of the World
Mega Cities of the World
References
Chapter 7: World’s Economic Geography
Resource: Concept and Types
Energy Resources
Mineral Resources
Industrial Regions
References
Chapter 8: Agriculture
Feeding the World
Agricultural Regions of the World
Fishing and Forestry
References
Chapter 9: World’s Human Geography
First People (Major Tribes of the World)
Indigenous People of Africa
Indigenous People of Asia
Indigenous People of Australia and New Zealand
Indigenous People of Eurasia
Indigenous People of North America
Indigenous People of South America
Population Patterns of the World
International Trade Organisation
Covid-19 Pandemic
References
Part II : India’s Geography
Chapter 10: India’s Physical Setting
Size and Location
Drainage of India
Major Mountain Passes of India
Monsoon
Natural Vegetation
Soils of India
Water Resources of India
Natural Hazards
Amphan Cyclone
Power Resources
Vizag Gas Leak
Mineral Resources
Cotton Textile Industry
Iron and Steel Industry
National Highways
International Trade
References
Chapter 11: India’s Population
Growth of Population
Sex Ratio and Literacy Rate
Religious Composition
Major Scheduled Tribes of India
Human Development
References
Chapter 12: Some Economic Challenges of India
Globalization and Indian Society
Land Reforms in India
Watershed Management
Sustainable Agriculture or Ecofarming
Social Forestry
Agroforestry
Programmes of Rural Development in India
Sericulture in India
Apiculture (Golden Revolution)
Marketing or Agricultural Products in India
CAA
NPR
NRC
Locust Infestation
Corona Pandemic
References
Chapter 13: Indian States and Union Territories
States
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Bihar
5. Chhattisgarh
6. Goa
7. Gujarat
8. Haryana
9. Himachal Pradesh
10. Jharkhand
11. Karnataka
12. Kerala
13. Madhya Pradesh
14. Maharashtra
15. Manipur
16. Meghalaya
17. Mizoram
18. Nagaland
19. Odisha
20. Punjab
21. Rajasthan
22. Sikkim
23. Tamil Nadu
24. Telangana
25. Tripura
26. Uttarakhand
27. Uttar Pradesh
28. West Bengal
Union Territories
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Chandigarh
3. Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
4. Delhi, N.C.T
5. Lakshadweep
6. Puducherry
7. Jammu & Kashmir
8. Ladakh
References
Preface to the First Edition
Part I : World’s Geography
Chapter 1: The Universe and the Solar System
The Universe
The Solar System
References
Chapter 2: World’s Geomorphology
Earth’s Four Spheres
Geomorphology
The Interior of the Earth
Rocks
Continental Drift Theory
Plate Tectonics
Continental Relief
Volcano
Earthquakes
Denudation
References
Chapter 3: Climatology
Atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Circulation
Horizontal Distribution of Air Pressure
Meridional Circulation
Moisture in the Atmosphere
References
Chapter 4: Oceanography
Oceans
References
Chapter 5: World’s Biogeography
Biosphere (Ecosphere)
Ecosystems of the Earth
Soil System
References
Chapter 6: Facts about the World/ Continents/ Countries
Age and Dimensions of Earth
1. Africa
2. Antarctica
3. Asia
4. Australia and Oceania
5. Europe
6. North America
7. South America
Largest Islands of the World
Ocean Trenches
Highest Dams of the World
Mega Cities of the World
References
Chapter 7: World’s Economic Geography
Resource: Concept and Types
Energy Resources
Mineral Resources
Industrial Regions
References
Chapter 8: Agriculture
Feeding the World
Agricultural Regions of the World
Fishing and Forestry
References
Chapter 9: World’s Human Geography
First People (Major Tribes of the World)
Indigenous People of Africa
Indigenous People of Asia
Indigenous People of Australia and New Zealand
Indigenous People of Eurasia
Indigenous People of North America
Indigenous People of South America
Population Patterns of the World
International Trade Organisation
Covid-19 Pandemic
References
Part II : India’s Geography
Chapter 10: India’s Physical Setting
Size and Location
Drainage of India
Major Mountain Passes of India
Monsoon
Natural Vegetation
Soils of India
Water Resources of India
Natural Hazards
Amphan Cyclone
Power Resources
Vizag Gas Leak
Mineral Resources
Cotton Textile Industry
Iron and Steel Industry
National Highways
International Trade
References
Chapter 11: India’s Population
Growth of Population
Sex Ratio and Literacy Rate
Religious Composition
Major Scheduled Tribes of India
Human Development
References
Chapter 12: Some Economic Challenges of India
Globalization and Indian Society
Land Reforms in India
Watershed Management
Sustainable Agriculture or Ecofarming
Social Forestry
Agroforestry
Programmes of Rural Development in India
Sericulture in India
Apiculture (Golden Revolution)
Marketing or Agricultural Products in India
CAA
NPR
NRC
Locust Infestation
Corona Pandemic
References
Chapter 13: Indian States and Union Territories
States
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Bihar
5. Chhattisgarh
6. Goa
7. Gujarat
8. Haryana
9. Himachal Pradesh
10. Jharkhand
11. Karnataka
12. Kerala
13. Madhya Pradesh
14. Maharashtra
15. Manipur
16. Meghalaya
17. Mizoram
18. Nagaland
19. Odisha
20. Punjab
21. Rajasthan
22. Sikkim
23. Tamil Nadu
24. Telangana
25. Tripura
26. Uttarakhand
27. Uttar Pradesh
28. West Bengal
Union Territories
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Chandigarh
3. Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
4. Delhi, N.C.T
5. Lakshadweep
6. Puducherry
7. Jammu & Kashmir
8. Ladakh
References
Overview
India and World Geography, 6th Edition by Majid Hussain provides accurate, simple and engaging information on a wide range of topics in the physical, cultural and economic geography of India and the world. The principles of clarity, comprehension and brevity have been maintained throughout the book. The new edition includes new topics such as Big Bang Theory, Types of Galaxies, Cryosphere, India's Space Program, Introduction to the Concept of Human Geography, Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography and Biological Geography. Detailed information is given about delta formation, earthquake shadow zone, Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), volcanic hotspot, temperature distribution and characteristics of clouds, oceanic zone, ocean and climate change, ocean waves, ecology and organization of life, wetlands, animal and plant classification. We hope that this book will prove to be of great help not only to Geography students but also to those who are looking for reliable material for General Studies (Preliminary and Mains) of UPSC and State Services Exams
Key Features
1. One of the best books for theoretical concepts in Geography
2. Interdisciplinary approach helps correlate topics
3. Chapter-wise revised edition with updated data, statistics, fact, diagrams, maps, and relevant content
4. Content added on Current affairs and Human Geography
5. Easy to understand, simple language to difficult concepts
6. Content laid into tables, bullets, and various infographics wherever suitable
India and World Geography, 6th Edition by Majid Hussain provides accurate, simple and engaging information on a wide range of topics in the physical, cultural and economic geography of India and the world. The principles of clarity, comprehension and brevity have been maintained throughout the book. The new edition includes new topics such as Big Bang Theory, Types of Galaxies, Cryosphere, India's Space Program, Introduction to the Concept of Human Geography, Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography and Biological Geography. Detailed information is given about delta formation, earthquake shadow zone, Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), volcanic hotspot, temperature distribution and characteristics of clouds, oceanic zone, ocean and climate change, ocean waves, ecology and organization of life, wetlands, animal and plant classification. We hope that this book will prove to be of great help not only to Geography students but also to those who are looking for reliable material for General Studies (Preliminary and Mains) of UPSC and State Services Exams
Key Features
1. One of the best books for theoretical concepts in Geography
2. Interdisciplinary approach helps correlate topics
3. Chapter-wise revised edition with updated data, statistics, fact, diagrams, maps, and relevant content
4. Content added on Current affairs and Human Geography
5. Easy to understand, simple language to difficult concepts
6. Content laid into tables, bullets, and various infographics wherever suitable