IAS/PCS Prelims Practice Series – India & World Geography | Hindi Medium | 7th Edition

• Comprehensive practice book for IAS, PCS and other competitive examinations
• Includes 1700+ questions with detailed explanations
• Contains questions previously asked or likely to be asked in IAS, PCS, CDS, NDA, CAPF and NTA UGC-NET
• Includes relevant questions asked in the IAS Prelims 2026 Examination
• Provides extensive coverage of Indian Geography and World Geography
• Questions maintain a balanced focus on geographical facts and conceptual understanding
• Simple explanations support quick revision and better understanding of maps, data and geographical processes
• Useful for regular practice, self-assessment and improving accuracy in objective examinations

About This Book

IAS/PCS Prelims Practice Series – India & World Geography by Drishti Publications is a comprehensive practice resource developed for aspirants preparing for Civil Services and other competitive examinations. This seventh edition forms the third part of Drishti Publications’ seven-book Prelims Practice Series.

The book contains 1700+ questions with answers and detailed explanations. It covers questions previously asked or likely to be asked in examinations such as IAS, PCS, CDS, NDA, CAPF and NTA UGC-NET. Relevant questions from the IAS Prelims 2026 Examination have also been included.

The book presents Geography as an interconnected study of the Earth, physical processes, spatial patterns and human life. Instead of focusing only on memorising geographical facts, the questions and explanations help aspirants understand the factors, processes and cause-and-effect relationships behind important geographical phenomena.

The content is systematically divided into Indian Geography and World Geography. Topics have been organised according to their examination relevance and the frequency with which questions are asked. This structured approach enables aspirants to combine the book with standard textbooks or quick revision resources.

Special attention has been given to maintaining a balance between conceptual and factual questions. Since maps, data and current geographical contexts are important for competitive examinations, the explanations have been written in simple and accessible language. The geographical facts and data included in the book have also been reviewed at multiple levels by a team of subject experts.

Regular practice with this book can help aspirants evaluate their preparation, revise the complete Geography syllabus, strengthen conceptual clarity and improve their ability to solve questions accurately within the available examination time.

Key Areas Covered

• Indian Physical and Human Geography
• World Physical and Regional Geography
• Geological Structure and Landforms
• Drainage Systems and Water Resources
• Climate and Atmospheric Processes
• Soils and Natural Vegetation
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
• Minerals, Energy Resources and Industries
• Population, Urbanisation and Transportation
• Disaster Management

Table of Contents

Indian Geography

• India – A General Introduction
• Geological Structure
• Geomorphic and Physiographic Regions
• Drainage System
• Climate
• Soils
• Natural Vegetation
• Water Resources, Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
• Mineral Resources
• Energy Resources
• Industries
• Transportation
• Population and Urbanisation
• Races and Tribes
• Disaster Management
• States and Union Territories

World Geography

• Universe and Solar System
• Origin and Evolution of the Earth
• Movements of the Earth
• Latitudes and Longitudes
• Internal Structure of the Earth
• Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Volcanoes
• Continental and Oceanic Movements
• Earth Movements and Related Landforms
• Landforms
• Rocks
• Soils
• Agriculture
• Resources, Minerals and Industries
• Transportation and Communication
• Solar Radiation, Heat Budget and Temperature
• Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere
• Atmospheric Pressure, Movements and Winds
• Fronts, Cyclones and Anticyclones
• Atmospheric Humidity and Precipitation
• Distribution of Water on the Earth’s Surface
• Climate and Climatic Regions
• Regional Geography