PGTRB New Syllabus 2025: Geography (Detailed Overview)
Welcome to Shiksha Class! If you’re preparing for the PGTRB Geography exam, here’s a comprehensive look at the updated syllabus for 2025. This guide covers all 10 units in detail to help you streamline your study plan and boost your preparation.
Unit I: Physical Geography
- Geomorphology: Earth origin theories (Kant, Laplace, Hoyle), Earth’s interior, continental drift, rock types, mountain formation, geomorphic processes.
- Climatology: Atmosphere layers, heat budget, temperature & pressure systems, monsoons, jet streams, cloud types, rainfall, cyclones, climatic classification (Koppen & Thornthwaite), global warming, El-Niño & La Niña.
- Oceanography: Ocean relief, temperature, salinity, ocean currents, tides, tsunamis, coral reefs, sea level changes.
Unit II: Human Geography
- Population Geography: Population distribution, growth theories, migration, composition, and policies.
- Settlement Geography: Rural & urban settlement types, urban theories (Burgess, Hoyt), urban issues.
- Agricultural Geography: Agricultural systems, Von Thunen theory, productivity, crop types.
- Urban Geography: City structure models, concepts of mega/global cities, urban social patterns.
- Transport Geography: Transportation modes, cost structures, network analysis, spatial interaction.
- Cultural & Social Geography: Races, cultural diffusion, HDI, caste, religion, health, education, gender.
- Economic & Political Geography: Resources classification, industries, trade blocs, political organization, geopolitics.
Unit III: Geographical Thought
- Historical contributions from Greek to Indian geographers.
- Geographical traditions and dualism.
- Paradigm shifts and perspectives like positivism, humanism, feminism.
Unit IV: Regional Development & Planning
- Types of regions and planning models (Perroux, Myrdal, Rostow).
- Inter-regional variation in development.
- Application of geospatial technology.
Unit V: Geography of Resources
- Natural resources: types, distribution, conservation.
- Disaster management: hazards, vulnerability, DRR cycle.
Unit VI: Geography of Environment
- Ecosystem structure and functions.
- Biogeochemical cycles.
- Biodiversity and conservation.
- Environmental policies and global programmes.
Unit VII: Geography of India
- Indian physiography, monsoons, soils, vegetation.
- Population, agriculture, trade, transport.
- Regional planning and disasters in India.
Unit VIII: Geography of Tamil Nadu
- Physical and climatic features, rivers, crops, industries.
- Population issues, transportation, SEZs, wildlife sanctuaries.
Unit IX: Cartography
- Map classification, projections, compilation.
- Thematic maps, topographic design, map reproduction.
Unit X: Techniques in Geography
- Remote Sensing: Platforms, sensors, image interpretation.
- GIS: Components, models, data structures, query, visualization.
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