Overview: Preparing for the geography subject is crucial for UP Judiciary aspirants. It encompasses Physical, Human, and Environmental Geography for the General Knowledge Paper. This article offers insights into natural landscapes, climates, population dynamics, and their environmental impact, alongside practical strategies, tips, and tricks to boost scores in the exam.

In this article, we will cover:

• A comprehensive strategy for Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 2024.
• Essential topics within Indian and World Geography are highlighted.
• Practical study tips for efficient preparation and scoring.
• Availability of free study materials.
• Inclusion of sample exam questions.
• Recommended resources, including mock tests and previous papers.

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Overview of Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 2024

• The UP PCS J Exam Prelims and Mains Examination Paper I of General Knowledge consist of many topics. That topic is one of the most critical topics in Geography.
• The Geography topic consists of topics related to Indian and world Geography. The questions asked in the Geography are related to both India, and World geography and questions will be easy to a moderate level only.
• Around 7 to 8 questions will be asked in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Prelims Examination. About 1 or 2 questions from the Geography topic will be asked in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Mains Examination.
• Other than the Uttar Pradesh state judiciary, many other state judiciary exams, such as Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh, also ask questions about the topic of geography.
• As per our analysis of the UP PCS J 2020 examination, we have seen that almost 2 to 3 questions were only asked from the Basics of India and the world's major natural regions topics.
• On the other hand, topics like climate and Human geography have the minimum weightage in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Prelims and Mains Examination.

List of Topics for Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 2024

UP PCS J syllabus for Geography is very vast. Hence, a proper understanding of the syllabus is essential to score good marks in the geography topic of Paper I of General Knowledge.

The table below shows the syllabus of the Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary: -

Indian Geography
Topics	Description
Basics of India	Location, latitude, longitude, time zone, etc., Neighbours, Important straits, States and their position, States with international boundaries.
Physical Features	The Himalayas: Geological formation, climate, vegetation, soil, biodiversity, physiographic divisions, major passes, significance. The Great North Indian Plains: Geological formation, physiographic divisions, climate, vegetation, soil, biodiversity, significance. Peninsular Plateau: Geological formation, Central Highlands, Deccan Plateau, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Indian Deserts, Coastal Plains, and Islands.
River Systems	Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers, River basins, Regional development and planning, Hydropower projects, major dams, West-flowing and east-flowing rivers, Interlinking of rivers, etc.
Climate	Monsoons – driving mechanism, El Nino, La Nina, Seasons, and Cyclones.
Minerals and Industries	Mineral Distribution, Industrial Policies, Location
Agriculture	Land utilisation, Types of agricultural practices, Green revolution, Soils and crops, Irrigation, Land reforms, Animal husbandry, and Government schemes.
Natural Vegetation and Fauna	Classification of natural vegetation, Rainfall distribution in India, Biosphere reserves, national parks, and Red-listed species.
Economic Infrastructure	Transportation (highways, inland waterways, etc.), Power and energy sector, Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy and Energy conservation.
Human Geography	Demographics, and Recent Census.
World Geography
Major Natural Regions	Regional Geography of Developed Countries
Regional Geography of Developing Countries	Regional Geography of South Asia.
Physical Geography
Geomorphology	Origin of the earth, Interior of the earth, Types and characteristics of rocks, Folding and Faulting, Volcanoes, earthquakes, Interior of the earth, Weathering, Landforms formed by fluvial, aeolian and glacial actions.
Climatology	Atmosphere – structure and composition, Temperature, Pressure belts of the Earth, Wind systems, clouds and types of rainfall, cyclones and anti-cyclones, and major climatic types.
Oceanography	Ocean relief, Temperature, salinity, Ocean deposits, Ocean currents, El Nino and La Nina, Waves, and tides.
Biogeography	Soil – origin and types, major world biomes, Ecosystem, food chain, Environmental degradation, and conservation.
Human Geography
Man & Environment; relationship, growth, and development of human geography; determinism and possibilism	Population, tribes, migration
Economic activities – agriculture, manufacturing, industries, tertiary activities	Settlements, urbanisation, functional classification of towns, million-cities, and megacities

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3 Important Tips for Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 2024

Aspirants must prepare well to obtain good scores in Paper I of the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service prelims and mains examination. Here are 3 excellent ways to help prepare properly:

Tip 01: Go Through the Detailed Syllabus of Geography

The UP Judicial Service Prelims Exam syllabus for Paper I focuses on General Knowledge, covering topics like IT, space, science and tech, international affairs, Indian economy, politics, geography, history, and culture.

The Mains Exam syllabus for Paper I, also on General Knowledge, includes Indian history, culture, geography, politics, current national issues, socially relevant topics, international affairs, India's economy, developments in science, technology, communication, and space.

• Due to the comprehensive nature of the syllabus, there is always a chance that some information may be neglected. Therefore, when beginning preparation for Geography for the UP PCS J, it is essential to carefully and carefully read the syllabus. 
• Dedicate time to preparing India and World geography, as it will probably be asked in the General Knowledge paper.
• Before starting the geography preparation, the first and foremost step is thoroughly understanding the UP PCS J Exam Pattern and syllabus. This will help learn about the syllabus and test pattern, simplifying UP PCS J 2024 preparation.
• Understanding the syllabus will help in learning about geography's major and minor topics. Make a list of major and minor topics.
• Begin preparation with 1 minor topic and study 1 major topic. This technique will help in UP Judiciary General Studies Preparation.
  • For instance, start with the basics of India as it's the easiest, followed by Physical Features and Climate to simplify preparation.
• There is a high chance of MCQs being asked about these topics.
• Aspirants will have to attempt 50 MCQs. So, choose wisely and complete the syllabus thoroughly.
• Aspirants should focus on topics like Economic Infrastructure, Natural vegetation and fauna, and Agriculture to score well in the UP PCS J 2024 recruitment examination.
• From these two chapters, there are many situation-based questions also available. It's important to practice that also on priority.
• Don't spend much time on topics like the River systems, Geomorphology because that will be a waste of time for these 2 topics maximum of 1 or 2 questions will come from both topics combined.
• The most important topics of Geography topic in the General knowledge paper of the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Examination are the Basics of India, Climate, Minerals and industries, economic infrastructure, Human Geography, Biogeography, etc.

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Way 02: Understand the Type of Questions Asked in Geography

• The second best way for geography preparation for the UP judiciary is to understand the questions asked in Geography, which is only possible if practiced a lot.
• To begin practice, begin with a topic-wise practice first. It means preparing Topic 1, then Topic 2 and so on.
• Prepare a proper timetable according to the resources and syllabus.
• As per exam analysis, it can be concluded that the difficulty level of the UP PCS 2024 examination will be from easy to moderate level.
• It is essential to learn all the important points, definitions, and numbers thoroughly.
• Practice as many MCQ questions as possible in the UP PCS J 2024 general knowledge paper.
• To prepare well for the Geography for the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary examination, aspirants should prepare a question bank of 50 questions on both minor and major topics.
• Aspirants should also prepare a question bank of 50 HOTS questions from all the important topics in Geography.
• Practice these question banks thoroughly to achieve good marks in the UP PCS J 2024 geography topic of the general knowledge paper.
• Devote at least 2 to 3 hours daily for practising the geography topic of the general knowledge paper I. On weekends, devote 4 to 5 hours to the practice.
• Aspirants should prepare a proper UP PCS J 2024 recruitment examination timetable. 
• Preparing an effective timetable requires various aspects: Aspirants should divide equal time between all the geography topics.
• Divide your time to get equal time for each subject of the UP PCS J 2024 general knowledge paper I.
• Study at least 8 hours daily. Plan the day so that there is ample time for sleeping and doing other activities to relax the mind and be calm.

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Way 03: Useful Sources for Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 

• Aspirants should consider many sources while preparing for the geography subject for the General Knowledge Paper I of the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Prelims and Mains Examination.
• Attempt as many mock tests before the UP PCS J 2024 examination. This will help understand the difficulty level of the examination, the structure of the examination, and the test pattern of the examination.
• Attempting a mock test is the only key to knowing about the test pattern and the types of questions asked in the UP PCS J 2024 examination.
• Aspirants should attempt at least 50 mock tests before attending the UP PCS J 2024 examination.
• We provide mock tests made by experts. We also provide the analysis video of the mock tests.
• Attempt as many mocks as possible daily. The best way to do this is to attempt mocks, analyze mistakes, and then rectify them. After completing the syllabus, start attempting mock tests.
• While practising the previous year's papers and mock tests, aspirants can examine which topics are prioritised and which concepts may help them score better.
• As a result, aspirants will have a better knowledge of which topics should be given high priority. After analyzing the course content, it is highly recommended to take the UP PCS J Mock Exam provided by good online judiciary coaching centres.
• To ensure aspirants are fully prepared for the UP PCS J examination, they must include the UP PCS J sample exam in their preparation strategy. The practice exam is an original and comprehensive portrayal of the actual exam.

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Sample Questions - Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 

For success in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Examination for Civil Judge, using previous year's UP Judiciary papers is essential. This practice provides insights into the exam's difficulty, question types, and more.

Below are key questions from previous years to help with Geography Preparation for UP Judiciary 2024.

Question 1: The smallest National Park in India is:

(a). Campbell Bay National Park

(b). Keoladeo National Park

(c). South Button National Park

(d). Betla National Park

Answer: (c). South Button National Park

Question 2: —— is the state with the highest number of National Parks in India?

(a). Rajasthan

(b). Kerala

(c). Maharashtra

(d). Madhya Pradesh

Answer: (d). Madhya Pradesh

Question 3: Saddam Beach is located in which state?

(a). Tamil Nadu

(b). Kerala

(c). Maharashtra

(d). Karnataka

Answer: (b). Kerala

Question 4: The following two states are India's largest producers of Coal?

(a). Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh 

(b). Madhya Pradesh and Orissa

(c). Bihar and West Bengal

(d). Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

Answer: (a). Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

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Question 5: Which of the following productions is related to the black revolution?

(a). Diamond

(b). Crude Oil

(c). Coal

(d). Soil

Answer: (b). Crude Oil

Question 6: Distance between which of the following cities on the Golden Quadrilateral Highway in India is the longest?

(a). Mumbai - Delhi

(b). Chennai - Mumbai

(c). Kolkata - Chennai

(d). Delhi - Kolkata

Answer: (c). Kolkata - Chennai

Question 7: National Water Way - 1 connects which of the following places?

(a). Allahabad - Haldia

(b). Kakinada - Puducherry

(c). Kollam - Kottapuram

(d). Sadia - Dhubri

Answer: (a). Allahabad - Haldia

Question 8: What percentage of the world's total population is the population in India (As per the 2011 census)?

(a). 10%

(b). 5%

(c). 17.5%

(d). 27%

Answer: (c). 17.5%

Question 9: Which among the following tribes is the most important schedule tribe of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand?

(a). Todas

(b). Tharus

(c). Bhils

(d). Gonds

Answer: (b). Tharus

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Question 10: Which of the following rivers is known as India's River of Sorrow?

(a). Hooghly

(b). Damodar

(c). Ghaghara

(d). Kosi

Answer: (d). Kosi

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Question 11: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is situated at

(a). Patna

(b). Jaipur

(c). Hyderabad

(d). New Delhi

Answer: (c). Hyderabad

Question 12: The famous Dilwara Temples are situated in

(a). Uttar Pradesh

(b). Rajasthan

(c). Maharashtra

(d). Madhya Pradesh

Answer: (b). Rajasthan

Question 13: Slachen is a

(a). Desert frontier zone between India and Pakistan

(b). The frontier zone between China and India

(c). The frontier zone between India and Myanmar

(d). Glacier frontier zone between India and Pakistan

Answer: (d). Glacier frontier zone between India and Pakistan

Question 14: Where are the world-famous 'Khajuraho' sculptures located?

(a). Gujarat

(b). Madhya Pradesh

(c). Orissa

(d). Maharashtra

Answer: (b). Madhya Pradesh

Question 15: Which city is called the 'White City' of Rajasthan?

(a). Ajmer

(b). Jaipur

(c). Udaipur

(d). Jodhpur

Answer: (c). Udaipur

Question 16: Which of the following hill stations is referred to as the "Kashmir of South India"?

(a). Ranni

(b). Munnar

(c). Panchalimedu

(d). Soordelu

Answer: (b). Munnar

Question 17: Which of the following causes the red colour of soil?

(a). Iron Compound

(b). Aluminum Compounds

(c). Mercury Compounds

(d). Clay

Answer: (a). Iron Compound

Question 18: India's first and Asia's longest cycle highways have been opened in which of the following states of India?

(a). West Bengal

(b). Uttar Pradesh

(c). Andhra Pradesh

(d). Bihar

Answer: (b). Uttar Pradesh 

Question 19: Chambal River flows through the states of 

(a). Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh

(b). Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar

(c). Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan

(d). Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Orissa

Answer: (c). Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan

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Question 20: Where is Loktak Lake situated?

(a). Kerala

(b). Uttaranchal

(c). Manipur

(d). Rajasthan

Answer: (c). Manipur

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Question 21: Which of the following rivers is not part of 'Panchnad'?

(a). The Ravi

(b). The Indus

(c). The Chenab

(d). The Jhelum

Answer: (b). The Indus 

Question 22: Which of the following is defined as the northern frontier of India?

(a). Himalayan Mountain Range

(b). Karakoram Range

(c). Aravali Range

(d). Satpura Range

Answer: (a). Himalayan Mountain Range

Question 23: Indian sovereignty in sea extends up to —- nautical miles.

(a). 8 nautical miles

(b). 10 nautical miles

(c). 12 nautical miles

(d). 14 nautical miles

Answer: (c). 12 nautical miles

Question 24: Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following states in India?

1. Sikkim
2. Mizoram
3. Goa
4. Arunachal Pradesh

(a). 3, 1, 2, 4

(b). 1, 2, 3, 4

(c). 1, 2, 4, 3

(d). 1, 4, 2, 3

Answer: (c). 1, 2, 4, 3

Question 25: The Government of India has decided to increase the export of cashew nuts. Which of the following is not a major cashew nut-growing state?

(a). Goa

(b). Uttar Pradesh

(c). Kerala

(d). Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (b). Uttar Pradesh

Question 26: By which of the following names is the religious place Varanasi not known in Uttar Pradesh?

(a). Banaras

(b). Kashi

(c). Vishwanathpuri

(d). Surya nagar

Answer: (d). Surya nagar

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Question 27: By which district tribe is the 'Shera Dance' done in Uttar Pradesh?

(a). Gorakhpur

(b). Lalitpur

(c). Allahabad

(d). Varanasi

Answer: (b). Lalitpur

Question 28: In which of the following cities in the state is the sulehkul festival, the symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, organized?

(a). Meerut

(b). Aligarh

(c). Lucknow

(d). Agra

Answer: (d). Agra

Question 29: In which of the following districts is the Narora Nuclear Energy Plant established?

(a). Agra

(b). Allahabad

(c). Mirzapur

(d). Bulandshahar

Answer: (d). Bulandshahar

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Question 30: The literacy rate of the Uttar Pradesh state, according to the 2011 Census, is

(a). 70%

(b). 40%

(c). 25%

(d). 50%

Answer: 70%

Question 31: Where is "Chandipur-on-sea" located? Which among the following states is it located?

(a). Odisha

(b). Andhra Pradesh

(c). West Bengal

(d). Tamil Nadu

Answer: (a). Odisha

Question 32: Through which of the following states does the Chambal river not flow?

(a). Uttar Pradesh

(b). Madhya Pradesh

(c). Rajasthan

(d). Gujarat

Answer: (d). Gujarat 

Question 33: The place "Noonmati" in India is related to which among the following?

(a). Salt Industry

(b). Petroleum Industry

(c). Paper Industry

(d). Textile Industry

Answer: (b). Petroleum Industry

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Question 34: Which of the following is the longest river that originates in India?

(a). Brahmaputra

(b). Yamuna

(c). Ganga

(d). Godavari

Answer: (c). Ganga

Question 35: Most of the Jute Mills of India are located in which state:

(a). Chhattisgarh

(b). West Bengal

(c). Assam 

(d). Orissa 

Answer: (b). West Bengal 

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Conclusion 

Preparing for the geography section of the UP Judiciary Exam requires a focused approach, comprehensive understanding, and strategic study methods. By leveraging the tips and resources provided:

• Thoroughly understanding the syllabus is paramount and ensuring no topic is overlooked.
• Practising with diverse questions, including previous years' papers and mock tests, will build confidence and enhance exam readiness.
• Utilizing quality study material and revisiting essential topics such as Indian Geography, World Geography, and Human Geography can significantly impact your scores.

Consistency in preparation and a well-structured study plan is key to mastering the geography section. Downloading the recommended study material and engaging with all available resources will certainly help UP Judiciary aspirants.