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This book provides a number of geographical terms with their meanings for aspirants of the civil service examinations. Summary Of The Book This book can serve as a reference book for students who are majoring in geography, for teachers, for candidates who are preparing for competitive exams that cover geography, and for general reference of geographical terms. It provides a comprehensive listing of geographical terms, with clear and detailed meanings. The words are arranged in the alphabetical order, like a dictionary. The meanings are clearly defined, ranging from concise definitions for the simple words to detailed meanings for complex terms. The book contains over 3000 terms, and it also contains illustrations and maps to further clarify the meanings of the words covered. The book has been written by a subject expert with several years of experience in teaching, and who has authored other books on the subject. This book contains words and terms arranged in the alphabetical order. About Majid Husain Majid Husain is a professor and author. Other books by Husain include Geography of India, Evolution Of Geographical Thought, Fundamentals Of Physical Geography, World Geography, and Systematic Agricultural Geography. All his books address various aspects of geography. Majid Husain has been a former president of the Indian National Cartographic Association, and Vice-President of the International Association of Landscape Ecology. He has travelled extensively and has written numerous books on geography. He is the former professor and department head of geographical studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.