Testing Times: Give more time to difficult subjects

Balkar Singh

Students who have chosen geography as elective subject can pursue UG courses ins GIS and remote sensing, cartography, metrology, regional and urban planning, etc. Prepartion for this subject involves extensive study of different topics as well as staying updated about news and new findings and latest data points.

Key Topics

Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

Human Activities

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Human Geography: Nature and Scope

Human Settlements

Map Work

People

Resources and Development

Transport, Communication and International Trade

Understand the exam pattern: Familiarise yourself with exam pattern, marking scheme and the types of questions asked in previous years.

Create a study schedule: Make a study schedule for different subjects. Give more time to difficult subjects or which you may find difficult.

Time management: Break down your study sessions into smaller, focused intervals. Take short breaks to maintain concentration.

Regular revision: Regularly revise what you have studied to improve your understanding and memory. Create short notes for quick review.

Exam day strategy: Plan your exam day. Ensure you have all the necessary materials, reach the exam centre on time, and stay calm during the exam.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Do all the questions in serial order, if you don’t know the answer to any question, just write down the question and leave 3-4 lines for the answer, and do it later. (can vary according to the marking of the question).
• Don’t write anything on the question paper except your roll number. If you need space for rough work you can do it on the last page of the answer script, or just take a margin on the right side of the answer script.
• Don’t waste time on such questions about which you don’t have sufficient points and accurate or proper answers.
• Try to write the answer to the question in points or headings. It looks more impressive. Write extra points and headings if possible e.g. For 3 marks question please write 4-5 points, for 5 marks 6-7 points.

The author is PGT of Geography at Delhi Public School, Sangrur