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The document provides a Q&A format covering various topics relevant to GPSC preparation, including types of rainfall, the water cycle, transpiration, infiltration, and recommended study materials. It outlines the GPSC syllabus for prelims and mains, emphasizing the importance of world geography and NCERT textbooks for effective study. Additionally, it suggests supplementary resources for history and polity to enhance understanding and preparation.

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GPSC QA Collection

The document provides a Q&A format covering various topics relevant to GPSC preparation, including types of rainfall, the water cycle, transpiration, infiltration, and recommended study materials. It outlines the GPSC syllabus for prelims and mains, emphasizing the importance of world geography and NCERT textbooks for effective study. Additionally, it suggests supplementary resources for history and polity to enhance understanding and preparation.

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Your GPSC Preparation Q&A

Q: Rainfall and its type

A: Rainfall occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into droplets and falls due to

gravity. Types include:

1. Convectional Rainfall

2. Orographic Rainfall

3. Cyclonic/Frontal Rainfall.

Q: Water cycle

A: The water cycle involves evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and

transpiration. It is a continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Q: Transpiration

A: Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants,

and evaporates from leaves into the atmosphere.

Q: Infiltration

A: Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. It helps recharge

groundwater and prevents surface runoff.

Q: Best book for map for UPSC exam

A: 1. Oxford School Atlas (most recommended)

2. Orient BlackSwan Atlas (alternative)

3. Use atlas with current affairs for map practice.

Q: Ocean circulation

A: Ocean circulation is the movement of ocean water, including surface currents caused by wind

and deep currents caused by temperature and salinity differences (thermohaline circulation).
Q: Syllabus of GPSC

A: Prelims: GS Paper 1 (History, Polity, Geography, etc.), GS Paper 2 (Economy, Science, etc.).

Mains: Gujarati, English, Essay, and 3 GS papers.

Interview: 100 marks personality test.

Q: World geography in including or not?

A: Yes, World Geography is included in both Prelims and Mains. Topics like continents, oceans,

currents, climate zones, and world maps are important.

Q: Class 11 and 12 enough?

A: Yes, NCERT Class 11 and 12 are enough for Geography if supplemented with current affairs and

atlas practice.

Q: History

A: Class 6-12 NCERTs cover Indian and World History well. Add Spectrum for Modern History.

Make timelines and revise regularly.

Q: Polity

A: NCERT Class 9-12 is good for basics. Add M. Laxmikanth for full coverage of Indian Polity. Link

with current affairs for better understanding.

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