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How to use maps for UPSC preparation?
You can use Latitude 76 °E, latitude 92 ° E, Indian Standard Meridian and Tropic of Cancer as guidelines for mapping work. With the help of these guidelines, start plotting important places/features (which are already asked by UPSC in previous year papers) on your blank Political India maps.
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How to solve map based questions in UPSC?
Questions based on Map of India It is advisable to remember the position of capital cities, ports, dams, mountains, etc. of India in North-South and East-West order. Try arranging the major cities north to south, east to west, which states have tropic of cancer passing through it etc.
Which map is best for UPSC?
Some students prefer to use the Oxford Atlas for India and the Orient Blackswan for world maps. One should also know the types of maps in Geography. You may learn about it in the linked article. Once you know about the maps, learn how to use maps effectively for UPSC examination in the linked article.
Are maps asked in UPSC?
Yes, questions based on maps asked in UPSC-CSE prelims. Studying atlas is an important part of IAS Exam preparation. Questions asked from Geography varies from 8-15 every year.
What are the 5 map rules?
Title. Scale. Legend. Compass. Latitude and Longitude.
What is the easiest way to memorize maps?
What is the golden rule for map reading?
You have probably now learned the Golden Rule of map-reading and navigation, the biggest single tip for success, which we call orientating the map. This means holding the map in such a way that the features on the map and the features in the real world are all lined up and pointing the same way.
How can I pass my map test?
To help improve your MAP grade, increase your study time year round. Spend extra time on difficult subjects until you feel comfortable with the information. Work on writing skills. In addition to your normal writing assignments at school, take time to write daily in a journal or work on creative writing projects.
How do you attempt a map question?
Which part of UPSC is toughest?
As you would know, the UPSC Prelims is the first obstacle to your IAS dreams. This exam is taken by lakhs of Indians every year. A lot of people consider the IAS exam to be the toughest exam in India. As you can see from the table above, the success rate is the lowest for the IAS exam.
