π Chapter 12 Β· World Geography Β· Indian Geography
World Political Geography
Important countries, straits, passes, international boundaries, organisations β complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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Practice MCQs
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π What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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Important countries β capitals, currencies
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Important straits of the world
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International boundaries and lines
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Important passes of the world
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International organisations β UN, NATO, etc.
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Disputed territories and geopolitics
π Chapter Sub-Topics β Click to Read
Topic 01
Important Countries & Capitals
Largest/smallest countries; capitals; currencies; recently renamed countries and capitals.
Topic 02
Important Straits of the World
Strait of Hormuz, Malacca, Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Palk Strait; strategic importance.
Topic 03
International Boundaries & Lines
Durand Line, Radcliffe Line, McMahon Line, 38th Parallel, Maginot Line, Siegfried Line.
Topic 04
Important Passes of the World
Khyber Pass, Bolan Pass, Nathu La, Zoji La, Shipki La; strategic mountain passes.
Topic 05
International Organisations
UN, NATO, ASEAN, SAARC, G20, SCO, BRICS, Commonwealth; HQs and members.
Topic 06
Disputed Territories & Revision
Kashmir, South China Sea, Taiwan, Palestine; geopolitical hotspots; complete revision.
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