MPPSC Mains Success Series (MSS)-II – Geography | English Medium | 1st Edition

• Specially designed for MPPSC Mains Examination based on the updated syllabus
• Comprehensive coverage of the Geography of India and Madhya Pradesh
• Covers physical features, climate, soils, rivers, agriculture, water resources, minerals and industries
• Includes important topics related to natural disasters, environmental pollution and population
• Explains modern geographical techniques such as Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS
• Provides structured and examination-oriented study material for effective Mains preparation
• Includes dedicated coverage of the physiography, climate, forests, crops, irrigation and industries of Madhya Pradesh
• Useful for conceptual understanding, revision and answer-writing preparation

About This Book

MPPSC Mains Success Series (MSS)-II – Geography by Drishti Publications is an examination-oriented book developed for aspirants preparing for the MPPSC Mains Examination. The book follows the updated syllabus and presents important geographical concepts in a systematic and accessible manner.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of the physical and human geography of India, including geographical knowledge in ancient India, physiographic divisions, hills, plateaus, rivers, lakes, soils, climate and important climatic phenomena such as El Niño, La Niña, Southern Oscillation, Western Disturbances and the Indian Ocean Dipole.

It also covers agriculture, major crops and millets, irrigation techniques, multipurpose projects, food security, the Green Revolution, sustainable agriculture, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, river interlinking and the National Water Policy.

Separate sections explain India’s forest resources, minerals, conventional and non-conventional energy resources, major industries and food-processing industries. The book also discusses natural hazards, disasters, environmental pollution, population growth, migration and advanced geographical techniques such as Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System, Global Positioning System and satellite applications.

A dedicated section on the Geography of Madhya Pradesh covers the state’s major physiographic divisions, rivers and tributaries, climate, soils, forests, crops, irrigation projects, minerals, energy resources, industries, population and urbanisation.

This book is suitable for MPPSC aspirants seeking organised study material for conceptual clarity, syllabus-based revision and effective preparation for Geography-related questions in the Mains examination.

Key Areas Covered

• Physical Features and Climate of India
• Indian Agriculture and Water Resources
• Natural Resources and Industries
• Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
• Environmental Pollution and its Management
• Population Growth and Rural–Urban Migration
• Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS and Satellite Applications
• Comprehensive Geography of Madhya Pradesh

Table of Contents

• Geographical Knowledge in Ancient India
• Major Physiographic Divisions of India
• Major Hills, Plateaus, Rivers and Lakes
• Soils of India – Types and Distribution
• Climate – Seasons, Temperature, Rainfall, Monsoon and Jet Stream
• El Niño, La Niña, Southern Oscillation, Western Disturbances and Indian Ocean Dipole
• Agriculture – Production and Distribution of Major Crops and Millets
• Irrigation Techniques, Sources of Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects
• Food Security, Green Revolution and Sustainable Agriculture
• Conservation and Augmentation of Water Resources
• Forest Resources – Types and Distribution
• Major Minerals and Energy Resources
• Energy Crisis and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
• Major Industries of India
• Major Food-Processing Industries
• Natural Hazards and Disasters in India
• Environmental Pollution, Prevention and Management
• Population Growth, Pressure on Resources and Rural–Urban Migration
• Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS and Types of Satellites
• Major Physiographic Divisions of Madhya Pradesh
• Major Rivers and Their Tributaries
• Climate of Madhya Pradesh
• Soils, Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation in Madhya Pradesh
• Natural Vegetation and Forest Produce
• Major Crops, Irrigation and Irrigation Projects
• Minerals and Energy Resources of Madhya Pradesh
• Major, Small and Cottage Industries
• Population Growth, Distribution, Density and Urbanisation