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February 19, 2024
First chapter is false hope that geography is easy. Like broski, no. What the hell is going on in this book? I don't know either.
The first chapter is the basics of Indian geography, lays down the foundation for the rest of this absolute, seemingly thin book.
The second chapters however, is practically factually based. Unless and until you have a splendid geography teacher, you cannot and will not help but have to learn this chapter using rote-learning, there is no other solution. Unless you're nothing short of genius and can learn this monstrosity of a chapter all on your own, go ahead. Relatively easy questions come from this very chapter. Please do not study tectonic plate movements and mountain formation, that has been deleted and no longer in the curriculum.
The third chapter is my favourite, because I can actually visualise rivers on the map as the teacher explains them. Definitely get a guide or learn this chapter from a friend; but if you miss a lecture, your foundation for this chapter is gone, broken, ashes. Easiest chapter, in my opinion.
Hahaha 4th chapter, pssh definitely the easiest (it's not). Sorry to instill fear early on, but it's as easy and difficult as it comes. You could watch a YouTube video on this chapter that's NOT a oneshot but instead an animatic, so that you can immerse yourself in this chapter properly and understand it. Don't miss any lectures of this chapter, because all is interconnected in this chapter and one lecture missed is the entire chapter skipped practically.
5th chapter did not come in theoretical exam (as directed by CBSE), only the map was mandated. The map isn't hard to memorise, but it is important that you learn the chapter to automatically remember what type of forest covers which area of land.
6th chapter is a bull chapter. Bullish market or bullseye? Who knows. This chapter has weightage in Section-D, focus on factors affecting population and the stanza on NPP. Easiest chapter to learn based on rote learning.
My benefit was that I had one of the best teachers teaching me both geography and political science in ninth grade so both of them never really posed as a difficult sub-subject to me. All the best, ninth grade.
The first chapter is the basics of Indian geography, lays down the foundation for the rest of this absolute, seemingly thin book.
The second chapters however, is practically factually based. Unless and until you have a splendid geography teacher, you cannot and will not help but have to learn this chapter using rote-learning, there is no other solution. Unless you're nothing short of genius and can learn this monstrosity of a chapter all on your own, go ahead. Relatively easy questions come from this very chapter. Please do not study tectonic plate movements and mountain formation, that has been deleted and no longer in the curriculum.
The third chapter is my favourite, because I can actually visualise rivers on the map as the teacher explains them. Definitely get a guide or learn this chapter from a friend; but if you miss a lecture, your foundation for this chapter is gone, broken, ashes. Easiest chapter, in my opinion.
Hahaha 4th chapter, pssh definitely the easiest (it's not). Sorry to instill fear early on, but it's as easy and difficult as it comes. You could watch a YouTube video on this chapter that's NOT a oneshot but instead an animatic, so that you can immerse yourself in this chapter properly and understand it. Don't miss any lectures of this chapter, because all is interconnected in this chapter and one lecture missed is the entire chapter skipped practically.
5th chapter did not come in theoretical exam (as directed by CBSE), only the map was mandated. The map isn't hard to memorise, but it is important that you learn the chapter to automatically remember what type of forest covers which area of land.
6th chapter is a bull chapter. Bullish market or bullseye? Who knows. This chapter has weightage in Section-D, focus on factors affecting population and the stanza on NPP. Easiest chapter to learn based on rote learning.
My benefit was that I had one of the best teachers teaching me both geography and political science in ninth grade so both of them never really posed as a difficult sub-subject to me. All the best, ninth grade.
January 26, 2025
One more down. Necessity made me read this book after leaving social science behind 12 years ago and the same necessity somehow made me fall in love with geography.
I still am a history person, tell me a story and I will listen. But I was never interested in geography as I am now. Part of the reason I think is because it never made sense to me as a school student. No one bothered to explain it in school as I understand it now.
This book is succinct. For someone who wants to read more can go through the class 11th version of Indian geography which is more in depth on the same topics. But this book still had me. I loved the chapter on climate. It always takes me by surprise at the things I am understanding now by reading these books which we were made to study as a child and never fully grasped.
Social science I hated you in school and you are avenging me now.
I still am a history person, tell me a story and I will listen. But I was never interested in geography as I am now. Part of the reason I think is because it never made sense to me as a school student. No one bothered to explain it in school as I understand it now.
This book is succinct. For someone who wants to read more can go through the class 11th version of Indian geography which is more in depth on the same topics. But this book still had me. I loved the chapter on climate. It always takes me by surprise at the things I am understanding now by reading these books which we were made to study as a child and never fully grasped.
Social science I hated you in school and you are avenging me now.
April 10, 2023
This book is a good starting point for preparing the groundwork for the herculean task, which is trying to understand this paradox of a country. In general, it is a good idea to have a very high-level overview (bird-eye view in corporate lingo) of a country. This book covers major aspects of the country that is not influenced by human activities. It starts with the location of the country, and how it compares with other major nations on Earth. Once it has made sure that you should be able to point out India on a globe, then it talks about essential features of this landmass; classification based on physical features, drainages, climate, flora, and fauna. One chapter gives a brief overview of the human population and corresponding characteristics, but that can be reserved for a not-too-distant future.
Keep in mind that this book is written for 14-15 years old, and is a school textbook. Probably a pretty good book from their point of view, that is, to get full marks and then forget about it, because you know all smart teenagers are too cool for social sciences. However, as a general reader, this book serves a good purpose to bring you to speed on the general features of the landmass that is known as India/Bharat.
Keep in mind that this book is written for 14-15 years old, and is a school textbook. Probably a pretty good book from their point of view, that is, to get full marks and then forget about it, because you know all smart teenagers are too cool for social sciences. However, as a general reader, this book serves a good purpose to bring you to speed on the general features of the landmass that is known as India/Bharat.
April 15, 2025
I read this book as UPSC aspirant and now read this again as a teacher! I really enjoyed reading this book. No matter of you're studying it for UPSC or simply gaining more knowledge in geography, it will be beneficial for you for understanding the basic concepts of Indian Geography. I really loved how the book narrates the concepts with real-life examples and with simple language!
January 21, 2023
must recommend books for students of class 9.
We have recommended it in our booklist as well.
here: https://www.pacificworldschool.com/bo...
We have recommended it in our booklist as well.
here: https://www.pacificworldschool.com/bo...
February 13, 2022
Class 9 geography basically covers the Indian geography in a simple manner .
Topics :- Physical setting and features, river system , climate , forest ,vegetation& wildlife , population etc.
Topics :- Physical setting and features, river system , climate , forest ,vegetation& wildlife , population etc.
June 18, 2020
Contemporary India-1 tries to give a synoptic view of the phenomenons of the Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere and Lithosphere that characterise the geography of the Indian subcontinent.
Although it's comprehensive in its analysis, the book in its attempt to summarise complex concepts may not enable the 13-14-year-old students to understand the phenomenons like El Nino, ENSO, etc. The NCERT must undertake developing documentaries that explain how humans have improved their understanding of these phenomena over centuries of research and scientific enquiry.
Lastly, I suggest NCERT impart training to the teachers across India on a MOOC based format at least, so that they understand these concepts better. How can a teacher who has just memorised 4 lines on the factors that cause Monsoon, make students imagine and marvel at the complex phenomenon of wind system that shaped the entire history of this subcontinent?
(The above statement is not meant to disrespect the teacher community, but it is to highlight the problem that the education system in India is facing across the regions. It may not be true of the elite schools in metropolitan cities but I believe that policymakers should always keep in mind the needs of the most marginalised and deprived sections of the society. (Remember Gandhi's Talisman. ))
Although it's comprehensive in its analysis, the book in its attempt to summarise complex concepts may not enable the 13-14-year-old students to understand the phenomenons like El Nino, ENSO, etc. The NCERT must undertake developing documentaries that explain how humans have improved their understanding of these phenomena over centuries of research and scientific enquiry.
Lastly, I suggest NCERT impart training to the teachers across India on a MOOC based format at least, so that they understand these concepts better. How can a teacher who has just memorised 4 lines on the factors that cause Monsoon, make students imagine and marvel at the complex phenomenon of wind system that shaped the entire history of this subcontinent?
(The above statement is not meant to disrespect the teacher community, but it is to highlight the problem that the education system in India is facing across the regions. It may not be true of the elite schools in metropolitan cities but I believe that policymakers should always keep in mind the needs of the most marginalised and deprived sections of the society. (Remember Gandhi's Talisman. ))
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