Description
McGraw Hill Indian And World Geography 5Th Edition by Husain, Majid
Published first in 2011, the book is written mainly for candidates preparing for Civil Services and State Services Examination. With the ever changing landscapes and dynamism in the world, the book provides an insight on updated "Physical, Social, and Economic Geography" of India and the World. The book has been cautiously
revised to bridge the gap between static and current content.
This edition is updated with theories about the Earth’s origin, statistics on solar system and GPS strengthens the first chapter. Topics on COVID-19, Locust Invasion, Vizag Gas Leak, Amphan Cyclone, CAA & NRC, General Land Use,
Wastelands and Degraded Lands, Agricultural Policy, Land Reforms, Government Schemes in Agriculture, Innovations in Agriculture and Production Share of Various Horticulture Crops in India have been thoroughly updated. Supported with huge list of maps and diagrams, this book suffices the need of not only competitive examinations but also academicians and students. With the principles of clarity, lucidity and brevity, the book has gained immense popularity over time.
SALIENT FEATURES
• Comprehensive facts and texts converted into tabular forms for a quick revision of the topics; comparative tables are the key features of this edition
• Coverage on COVID-19, Locust Invasion, Vizag Gas Leak, Amphan Cyclone and CAA & NRC
• Updated theories about the earth’s origin, statistics on solar system and GPS strengthens the first chapter
• Content of the topics India – General Land Use, Wastelands and Degraded Lands, Agricultural Policy, Land Reforms, Innovations in Agriculture, and Production Share of Various Horticulture Crops in India has been updated. New content
for Government Schemes in Agriculture has been added
• Government Schemes on SC/ST/OBC have been included
• Improvement of the maps have been done throughout the book
• Interdisciplinary Approach – Correlated topics to make a network and connect with different items
Preface to the Fourth Edition vii
Preface to the First Edition ix
PART - I
WORLD’S GEOGRAPHY
Chapter 1: The Universe and the Solar System 1.3 – 1.21
The Universe 1.3
The Solar System 1.7
References 1.21
Chapter 2: World’s Geomorphology 2.1 – 2.60
Earth’s Four Spheres 2.1
Geomorphology 2.2
The Interior of the Earth 2.2
Rocks 2.5
Continental Drift Theory 2.14
Plate Tectonics 2.15
Continental Relief 2.18
Volcano 2.21
Earthquakes 2.26
Denudation 2.29
References 2.59
Chapter 3: World’s Climatology 3.1 – 3.69
Atmosphere 3.1
Atmospheric Pressure 3.12
Atmospheric Circulation 3.13
Horizontal Distribution of Air Pressure 3.15
Meridional Circulation 3.19
Moisture in the Atmosphere 3.43
References 3.68
Chapter 4: World’s Oceanography 4.1 – 4.22
Oceans 4.1
References 4.22
Chapter 5: World’s Biogeography 5.1 – 5.23
Biosphere (Ecosphere) 5.1
Ecosystems of the Earth 5.5
Soil System 5.18
References 5.23
Chapter 6: Facts About The World/Continents/Countries 6.1 – 6.85
Age and Dimensions of Earth 6.1
1. Africa 6.3
2. Antarctica 6.9
3. Asia 6.11
4. Australia and Oceania 6.17
5. Europe 6.23
6. North America 6.27
7. South America 6.35
Largest Islands of the World 6.48
Ocean Trenches 6.57
Highest Dams of the World 6.65
Mega Cities of the World 6.68
References 6.85
Chapter 7: World’s Economic Geography 7.1 – 7.47
Resource: Concept and Types 7.1
Energy Resources 7.1
Mineral Resources 7.14
Industrial Regions 7.41
References 7.47
Chapter 8: Agriculture 8.1 – 8.35
Feeding the World 8.1
Agricultural Regions of the World 8.1
Fishing and Forestry 8.29
References 8.35
Chapter 9: World’s Human Geography 9.1 – 9.36
First People (Major Tribes of the World) 9.1
Indigenous People of Africa 9.4
Indigenous People of Asia 9.8
Indigenous People of Australia and New Zealand 9.12
Indigenous People of Eurasia 9.13
Indigenous People of North America 9.13
Indigenous People of South America 9.15
Population Patterns of the World 9.15
International Trade Organisation 9.27
References 9.36
PART - II
INDIAN’S GEOGRAPHY
Chapter 10: India’s Physical Setting 10.3 – 10.87
Size and Location 10.3
Drainage of India 10.11
Major Mountain Passes of India 10.19
Monsoon 10.26
Natural Vegetation 10.28
Soils of India 10.36
Water Resources of India 10.40
Natural Hazards 10.48
Power Resources 10.57
Mineral Resources 10.70
Cotton Textile Industry 10.79
Iron and Steel Industry 10.79
National Highways 10.83
International Trade 10.86
References 10.87
Chapter 11: Indian’s Population 11.1 – 11.34
Growth of Population 11.1
Sex Ratio and Literacy Rate 11.3
Religious Composition 11.10
Major Scheduled Tribes of India 11.12
Human Development 11.24
References 11.34
Chapter 12: Some Economic Challenges of India 12.1 – 12.29
Globalization and Indian Society 12.1
Land Reforms in India 12.7
Watershed Management 12.11
Sustainable Agriculture or Ecofarming 12.11
Social Forestry 12.14
Agroforestry 12.15
Programmes of Rural Development in India 12.16
Sericulture in India 12.19
Apiculture (Golden Revolution) 12.21
Marketing of Agricultural Products in India 12.23
References 12.29
Chapter 13: Indian States and Union Territories 13.1 – 13.57
Union Territories 13.48
References 13.57