Uttarakhand Geo-Economic Profile for UKPSC & State Exams | Dr. S. C. Kharkwal

✔ Latest edition as per UKPSC syllabus
✔ Covers Prelims & Mains geography topics
✔ Simple language, exam-oriented content
✔ Includes objective questions for practice
✔ Trusted reference for UKPSC aspirants
✔ Written by Dr. S. C. Kharkwal, senior geographer

Description

Uttarakhand Geo-Economic Profile for UKPSC & State Exams | Dr. S. C. Kharkwal (Winsar Publishing)

Uttarakhand Geo-Economic Profile by Dr. S. C. Kharkwal is a comprehensive and scholarly work that examines the physical, cultural, and economic geography of Uttarakhand in an integrated manner. Specially useful for UKPSC, State PCS, and geography-based competitive examinations, the book provides a deep understanding of geo-economic factors shaping the hill state. Covering geology, climate, drainage, population, agriculture, transport, urbanisation, industries, and infrastructure, this book bridges academic geography with exam-oriented preparation. Chapter-wise objective questions at the end further enhance its usefulness for competitive aspirants.

## About the Book

This book focuses on the multi-dimensional geo-economic structure of Uttarakhand, a newly constituted Himalayan state with unique physical and cultural characteristics. The author aims to present a holistic understanding so that development planning does not suffer from regional imbalances and ecological neglect.

The book is systematically divided into 13 well-structured chapters. Initial chapters introduce Uttarakhand’s location, cultural heritage, historical background, and geological setup, including tectonic activity, earthquakes, volcanism, and landforms. Detailed chapters on physical setting, drainage systems, wetlands, glaciers, and climate explain the natural foundations of the region.

Subsequent chapters analyse population distribution, rural settlements, urbanisation trends, transport networks, land utilisation, and agricultural patterns. Special emphasis is given to agro-economy, cropping patterns, irrigation, soil fertility, horticulture development, and productivity indices, making it highly relevant for geography optional and state-specific papers.

The final chapters focus on industrial development, MSME policies, service sector growth, and female entrepreneurship, offering a clear picture of Uttarakhand’s evolving economy. The inclusion of objective-type questions with answers makes this book extremely valuable for UKPSC Prelims and other state exams.

## Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of Physical, Cultural & Economic Geography of Uttarakhand
Based on UKPSC & State PCS syllabus
Clear explanation of geo-economic planning concepts
Covers agriculture, horticulture, transport & industries
Includes chapter-wise objective questions
Written in simple, analytical, exam-oriented language
Authored by an experienced geographer & academician