How to prepare Geography and Environment for UPSC

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1. Importance of Geography in UPSC:

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2. Geography Syllabus for UPSC:

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3. Preparation Strategy for Geography:

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4. Importance of Environment in UPSC:

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5. Environment Syllabus for UPSC:

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6. Booklist for Environment Syllabus:

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7. Overlap with Other Subjects:

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8. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):

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