Geography and Economics for BPSC Mains exam
Introduction
Geography for BPSC Mains exam is an important and scoring part of General Studies Paper-2, especially when linked with Bihar and Indian economic geography. Questions are analytical and issue-based. With correct book selection, selective topic coverage, and concise notes, geography preparation can significantly improve your Mains score.
Geography books for BPSC Mains exam
First of all, you must understand the fact that preparation of bpsc exam is integrated in nature and separate geography books for bpsc pre-exam and bpsc mains exam can’t be suggested. In this paragraph let’s see some books which we should follow for preparing geography for bpsc exam. These books are important for both bpsc pre and for bpsc mains exam. Please note that the reading style of these books’ changes with bpsc pre and with bpsc mains exam.
BPSC pre-exam is objective in nature and factual questions are being asked. Hence you must focus on facts, data, dates, important names etc while reading and revising geography books for bpsc pre-exam. Opposite to that, bpsc mains exam is selective and subjective in nature and analytical questions are being asked. Hence you must do selective study while reading and revising geography books for bpsc mains exam.
NCERT BOOKS BOOK LIST
- Class 6 :- Geography: The Earth Our Habitat.
- Class 7 :- Geography: Our Environment.
- Class 8 :- Geography: Resource and Development.
- Class 9 :- Geography: Contemporary India – I.
- Class 10 :- Geography: Contemporary India – II.
- Class 11 :- Geography: Fundamentals Of Physical Geography.
- Class 11 :- Geography: India Physical Environment.
- Class 12 :- Geography: Fundamentals Of Human Geography.
- Class 12 :- Geography: India People & Economy.
REFERENCE BOOKS
- Geography a comprehensive study: Mahesh Kumar Baranwal.
Note: All books mentioned above are available in both Hindi and in English medium.
Geography for BPSC Mains exam
As per the latest syllabus of bpsc mains exam, geography of Bihar and geography of India is to be studied. The nature of bpsc mains exam is selective and subjective. Geography and economics is a part of general studies paper 2. A candidate is supposed to answer only 3 out of 5 questions being asked from geography and economics section. Question No. 01 of the part-2 i.e Geography and Economics of India is compulsory short answer question and the same is divided into 5 sub questions of 8/7 Marks each totalling 38 Marks.
Question No. 02 & Question No. 03 of the part-2 i.e Geography and Economics of India is long answer question. Further Question No. 02 & Question No. 03 each have two questions and a candidate is required to choose one question each from Question No. 02 & Question No. 03. Question No. 02 & Question No. 03 also carry 38 marks thus making total marks 114 for Geography and Economics of India.
Geography preparation strategy
It is advised not to read any special book in respect of geography for bpsc mains exam. Just check syllabus meticulously and prepare notes selectively. Here is the list of some topics you must cover to prepare geography and economics for bpsc mains exam. You must also select some other topics based on current events.
Geography topics for BPSC Mains exam
- Characteristic of Indian Monsoon
- Effect of Monsoon on Indian Economy
- Need for agriculture reform in India
- Green revolution: Positive and negative impact
- Second green revolution: Need of the hour
- Food processing industry in India and in Bihar
- Contract farming and farm bill
- Agricultural subsidy
- Blue Economy
- Organic farming
- Pradhanmantri Krishi Sampada scheme and Mega Food Park Scheme
- Inland waterway in India
- Transportation & Industrial/agricultural development
- National Logistics Policy (NLP)
- River dispute among India States
- Flooding and drought in Bihar
- Industrial backwardness of Bihar
- River system of Bihar
- Economic backwardness in Bihar
- River valley project: Pro and Cons
- Contract farming and farm bill
- Demographic dividend
- Migration of labor from Bihar.
- Inland waterway in Bihar
- International trade from Bihar
- Means of irrigation in Bihar
- Urbanization in Bihar
- Sustainable growth
- Urban heat Island
- Rain Shadow area
Economics topics for BPSC Mains exam
- Unemployment in India
- India and WTO
- Trade war and protectionism.
- Special economic zone
- Inclusive growth
- Make in India and Aatm Nirbhar Bharat
- Poverty and government program to alleviate poverty
- Disinvestment in PSU
- Merger of PSU Banks
- Ease of doing business
- Trade deficit
- Start-up
- Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile
- Social sector scheme
- Basic infrastructure
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- Chemical industry in India
- Cotton industry in India
- Iron & Steel industry in India
- Software industry in India
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Migration in India
- Monetary policy & Fiscal policy
- Monetary policy committee
Notes preparation of Geography for BPSC Mains exam
Notes in respect of topics mentioned above must be prepared. These notes must be own hand written. It is advised to use books, Wikipedia, YouTube etc for the purpose of notes preparation. Prepare notes in point wise format for easy understanding and for quick revision. Use as simple language as you can for preparing notes. Revise your notes every now and then.
Conclusion
Geography for BPSC Mains exam can be handled effectively through selective study, NCERT foundation, and Bihar-focused topics. Prepare concise notes, connect geography with economy and current issues, and revise regularly. A focused approach to geography for BPSC Mains exam can convert this section into a reliable scoring area.
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