How To Study Maps for UPSC IAS 

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1. Understanding Neighbouring Countries: 

Familiarize yourself with India's neighbouring countries, with a focus on the Indian Subcontinent. 

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2. Oceanic Region and Islands: 

Study the oceanic region around the Indian peninsula and the islands in the Indian Ocean. Pay attention to the extent of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and identify countries closest to Lakshadweep Islands.

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3. Latitude and Longitude Lines: 

Study important latitude and longitude lines on the India map, including the Tropic of Cancer. Identify the states through which these lines pass.

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4. State Boundaries and Important Cities: 

Develop the ability to draw the political map of India by hand, noting state boundaries. Identify and locate important cities on the map, understanding their relative positions (west/east/north/south) in relation to other cities.

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5. Rivers, Lakes, and Mountains: 

Learn about the origin, sources, flow routes, and tributaries of rivers in India. Understand the left and right bank tributaries of major rivers.

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6. Natural Vegetation and National Parks: 

Study the diversity of Indian natural vegetation and its correlation with climate variations. Note the spatial distribution of different forest types across India.

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7. Important Places in India: 

Identify significant places in India, including pilgrimages, world heritage sites, nuclear power stations, ports, plateaus, wetlands, and mineral-rich areas. 

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8. World Maps and Current Affairs: 

Study important latitude and longitude lines on world maps, including the Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, and Equator. 

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