Geography: A Comprehensive Study by Mahesh Kumar Barnwal (IPS) is an English medium geography textbook widely used by civil services aspirants across India. Now in its 10th edition, the book is designed as a must-have for General Studies in both the Prelims and Mains examinations of UPSC and the State Public Service Commissions. Written by a serving IPS officer who cleared the examination himself, it presents the complete geography syllabus — physical, human, economic and Indian geography — in a structured, concept-first manner supported by maps and diagrams. All content, terminology and explanations are presented in English language.
Key Features:
Written in English medium — all concepts, maps, diagrams and terminology presented in English
10th edition — revised and updated with current data and recent developments
Designed for both Prelims and Mains General Studies of UPSC and State PSC examinations
Complete syllabus coverage in a single volume:
Physical Geography — geomorphology, climatology, oceanography and biogeography
Indian Geography — physiography, drainage, climate, soils, vegetation, agriculture, minerals, industries and transport
Human Geography — population, settlement, migration and human development
Economic Geography — resources, agriculture, industry and world economic patterns
World Geography — continents, physical features and regional coverage
Map-supported and diagram-rich presentation for spatial understanding and better retention
Concept-based explanations useful for analytical Mains answers, not just factual recall
Authored by an IPS officer, with content shaped by an examinee's understanding of the exam
Suitable for beginners building the subject from scratch as well as for revision by repeat aspirants