Certificate Physical and Human Geography (English) | GOH Cheng Leong | UPSC IAS IPS and UGC NET

Product Overview & Details

Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong is a popular reference book for UPSC Civil Services, State PSC, and other competitive examinations. It is especially useful for building a strong foundation in Physical and Human Geography.

The book explains important geographical concepts in a relatively simple and systematic manner. The Physical Geography section covers topics such as the structure of the Earth, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, geomorphic processes, landforms, atmosphere, winds, pressure belts, rainfall, climate, oceans, tides and ocean currents.

The Human Geography portion deals with population, migration, settlements, agriculture, industries, transportation and major economic activities. Maps, diagrams and illustrations make several concepts easier to understand and revise.

For UPSC, the book is particularly useful for Prelims and Geography-related portions of GS Paper I in Mains. It can also help aspirants preparing for State PSC examinations and UGC NET Geography, although additional syllabus-specific material may be required.

One of the major strengths of the book is its conceptual approach and diagrams, which can help in understanding geographical phenomena rather than simply memorising facts. It is also useful for quick revision after completing basic NCERT Geography.