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CUET (UG) Geography Syllabus 2025
The CUET (UG) Geography Syllabus for the CUET (UG) 2025 is available by the National Testing Agency. The CUET (UG) Geography Syllabus is available for review from the link below. The CUET (UG) 2025 Geography syllabus defines and describes each unit covered on the CUET (UG) 2025 Geography exam.
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NTA Entrance Exam Geography Revised Syllabus
Units and Topics
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Syllabus
1: Fundamentals of Human Geography
NTA Entrance Exam Geography Syllabus
1 Human Geography: Nature and Scope
- Introduction to Human Geography Nature and Scopes
- Nature of Human Geography
- Naturalisation of Humans and Humanisation of Nature
- Human Geography through the Corridors of Time
- Fields and Sub-fields of Human Geography
- Scopes of Human Geography
2 The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
- The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
- Patterns of Population Distribution in the World
- Density of Population
- Introduction
- State Level Analysis
- Factors Influencing the Distribution of the Population
- Geographical Factors
- Economic Factors
- Social and Cultural Factors
- Doubling Time of World Population
- Spatial Pattern of Population Change
- Impact of Population Change
- Theories of Population Growth
- Malthusian Theory of Population Growth
- Malthusian Growth Concept
- Population Checks
- Table
- Theory of Demographic Transition
- The Three Stages
- Birth and Death Rate Trend in India (per 1000 people)
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
- Population Control Measures
3 Population Composition
- Population Composition
- Age Structure
- Sex composition
- Literacy and education
- Occupational Structure
- Rural-Urban Composition
- Linguistic Classification
- Religious Composition
- Composition of Working Population
- Age-Sex Pyramid
- Expanding Populations
- Constant Population
- Declining Populations
- Sex Composition
- Rural Urban Composition
- Literacy
- Occupational Structure
- Age Composition
4 Human Development
- Concept of Human Development
- Growth and Development
- Introduction
- Meaning of Growth
- Meaning of Development
- Relationship between Growth and Development
- Factors Affecting Growth and Development
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
- Four Pillars of Human Development
- Equity
- Sustainability
- Productivity
- Empowerment
- Approaches of Human Development
- Measuring Human Development
- International Comparisons
5 Primary Activities
- Introduction to Primary Activities
- Hunting and Gathering
- Pastoralism
- Nomadic Herding
- Commercial Livestock Rearing
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Seasons
- Agricultural Work
- Traditional Agriculture
- Land Reforms and Structural Changes in Agriculture
- Green Revolution and Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
- Subsidies and Support for Farmers
- Employment Trends and Sectoral Imbalance
- Primary Occupations
- Mining
- Factors Affecting Mining Activity
- Methods of Mining
- Mining
6 Secondary Activities
- Introduction to Secondary Activities
- Manufacturing
- Characteristics of Modern Large Scale Manufacturing
- Specialisation of Skills/Methods of Production
- Mechanisation
- Technological Innovation
- Organisational Structure and Stratification
- Uneven Geographic Distribution
- Access to Market
- Access to Raw Material
- Access to Labour Supply
- Access to Sources of Energy
- Access to Transportation and Communication Facilities
- Government Policy
- Access to Agglomeration Economies/ Links between Industries
- Classification of Manufacturing Industries
- Industries based on Size
- Household Industries Or Cottage Manufacturing
- Small Scale Manufacturing
- Large Scale Manufacturing
- Industries based on Inputs/Raw Materials
- Agro based Industries
- Mineral based Industries
- Chemical based Industries
- Forest based Raw Material using Industries
- Animal based Industries
- Industries Based On Output/Product
- Industries Based on Ownership
- Traditional Large-Scale Industrial Regions
- The Ruhr Coal-field, Germany
- Iron and Steel Industry
- Cotton Textile Industry
- Concept of High Technology Industry
7 Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
- Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
- Types of Tertiary Activities
- Trade and commerce
- Retail Trading
- Wholesale Trading
- Transport
- Communication
- Telecommunications
- Services
- People Engaged in Tertiary Activities
- Some Selected Examples
- Tourism
- Tourist Regions
- Factors Affecting Tourism
- Tourist Attractions
- Medical Services for Overseas Patients in India
- Quaternary Activities
- Quinary Activities
- The Digital Divide
8 Transport and Communication
- Types of Business Services
- Communication
- Communication
- Business Services
- Mode of Transport
- Land Transport
- Roads
- Highways
- Border Roads
- Railways
- Trans–Continental Railways
- Trans–Siberian Railway
- Trans–Canadian Railways
- The Union and Pacific Railway
- The Australian Trans–Continental Railway
- The Orient Express
- Modes of Transport
- Water Transport
- Introduction
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Air Transport
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- Water Transport
- Pipelines
9 International Trade
- History of International Trade
- Why Does International Trade Exist?
- Basis of International Trade
- Important Aspects of International Trade
- Volume of Trade
- Composition of Trade
- Direction of Trade
- Balance of Trade
- Types of International Trade
- Case for Free Trade
- World Trade Organisation
- Regional Trade Blocs
- Concerns Related to International Trade
- Gateway of International Trade
- Ports
- Types of Port
10 Human Settlements
- Human Settlements
- Classification of Settlements
- Rural Urban Dichotomy
- Types and Patterns of Settlements
- Rural Settlements
- Water Supply
- Land
- Upland
- Building Material
- Defence
- Planned Settlements
- Rural Settlement Patterns
- Problems of Rural Settlements
- Urban Settlements
- Classification of Urban Settlements
- Population Size
- Occupational Structure
- Administration
- Location
- Functions of Urban Centres
- Administrative Towns
- Trading and Commercial Towns
- Cultural Towns
- Classification of Towns on the Basis of Forms
- Addis Ababa (The New Flower)
- Canberra
- Types of Urban Settlements
- Town
- City
- Conurbation
- Million City
- Megalopolis
- Distribution of Mega Cities
- Problems of Human Settlements in Developing Countries
- Problems of Urban Settlements
- Economic Problems
- Socio-cultural Problems
- Environmental Problems
2: India: People and Economy
NTA Entrance Exam Geography Syllabus
11 Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition
- Distribution of Population in India
- Density of Population
- Introduction
- State Level Analysis
- Regional Variation in Population Growth
- Population Composition
- Age Structure
- Sex composition
- Literacy and education
- Occupational Structure
- Rural-Urban Composition
- Linguistic Classification
- Religious Composition
- Composition of Working Population
- Age-Sex Pyramid
- Expanding Populations
- Constant Population
- Declining Populations
- Promoting Gender Sensitivity
- Promoting Gender Sensitivity through ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ Social Campaign
12 Migration: Types, Causes and Consequences
- Migration
- On the basis of Region:
A. Internal migration
B. External Migration - Classification by Duration:
A. Short-term
B. Long-Term
- On the basis of Region:
- Streams of Migration
- Rural-rural, rural- urban, urban-urban and urban-rural.
- Causes for migration - natural, economic, political and social.
- Comparing the consequences of each type of migration on cities and rural areas.
- Spatial Variation in Migration
- Causes of Migration
- Consequences of Migration
- Economic Consequences
- Demographic Consequences
- Social Consequences
- Environmental Consequences
- Others
13 Human Development
- Concept of Human Development
- Human Development in India
- Indicators of Economic Attainments
- Indicators of a Healthy Life
- Indicators of Social Empowerment
- Human Development Index in India
- Population, Environment and Development
14 Human Settlements
- Human Settlements
- Types of Settlements
- Concept of Rural Settlements
- Concept of Urban Settlements
- Definition
- Introduction
- Urban Areas
- Types of Rural Settlements
- Clustered Settlements
- Semi-Clustered Settlements
- Hamleted Settlements
- Dispersed Settlements
- Urbanisation in India
- Urbanization
- Distinct Phases of Urban Growth in India
15 Land Resources and Agriculture
- Land Resources and Agriculture
- Land Uses Categories
- Land Use Changes in India
- The size of the economy
- The composition of the economy
- Common Property Resources
- Conflicts Over Traditional and Common Property Resources
- Agriculture Land Use in India
- Cropping Seasons in India
- Types of Farming
- Foodgrains
- Oil seeds
- Fibre Crops
- Other Crops
- Agricultural Development in India
- Growth of Agricultural Output and Technology
- Problems of Indian Agriculture
- Dependence on Erratic Monsoon
- Low productivity
- Constraints of Financial Resources and Indebtedness
- Lack of Land Reforms
- Small Farm Size and Fragmentation of Landholdings
- Lack of Commercialisation
- Vast Underemployment
- Degradation of Cultivable Land
16 Water Resources
- Concept of Water Resources
- Types of water resources: Surface and ground water.
- Meaning, importance and need for irrigation in India.
- Water Resources of India
- Introduction
- Surface Water
- Groundwater
- Lagoons and Backwaters
- Deterioration of Water Quality
- Water Conservation and Management
- Prevention of Water Pollution
- Recycle and Reuse of Water
- Water Conservation Practices > Watershed Management
17 Mineral and Energy Resources
- Mineral and Energy Resources
- Types of Minerals in India
- Distribution of Minerals in India
- Conservation of Minerals
18 Manufacturing Industries
- Manufacturing Industries
- Types of Industries
- Knowledge Based Industries
- Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation (LPG) and Industrial Development in India
- Major Industrial Regions
19 Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context
- Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context
- Target Area Planning
- Hill Area Development Programme
- Drought Prone Area Programme
- Case Study – Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bharmaur Region
20 Transport and Communication
- Types of Business Services
- Communication
- Land Transport
- Road Transport
- National Highways
- Rail Transport
- Water Transport
- Oceanic Routes
- Air Transportation
- Oil and Gases Pipelines
- Communication Networks
- Personal Communication System
- Mass Communication System
21 International Trade
- Changing Pattern of the Composition of India's Exports
- Changing Patterns of the Composition of India's Import
- Direction of Trade
- Sea Ports as Gateways of International Trade
- Air Routes of International Trade
22 Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
- Urban Waste Disposal
- Rural-urban Migration
- Problems of Slums
- Land Degradation
