SATHEE CUET: How to prepare for भारतीय भूगोल (Indian Geography) for CUET-UG ?

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for भारतीय भूगोल (Indian Geography) follows a structured marking pattern with varying chapter-wise weightage. Below is an analysis of the last three years (2022–2024) based on available trends and student reports:

1. CUET Marking Pattern (Indian Geography)

Total Questions: 50 (out of which 40 must be attempted)
Marks per Correct Answer: +5
Marks per Incorrect Answer: -1
Unattempted Questions: 0

2. Chapter-wise Weightage (Trend Analysis)

Chapter	2022	2023	2024	Average Weightage (%)
Physical Features of India	15%	18%	20%	17.6%
Climate & Monsoon	12%	15%	14%	13.6%
Drainage System (Rivers)	10%	12%	10%	10.6%
Soils & Natural Vegetation	10%	8%	9%	9%
Agriculture & Crops	12%	10%	12%	11.3%
Mineral &Energy Resources	8%	9%	10%	9%
Industries & Economic Zones	10%	8%	7%	8.3%
Transport & Communication	7%	6%	5%	6%
Demography & Urbanization	8%	7%	8%	7.6%
Disasters & Management	8%	7%	5%	6.6%

3. Key Observations

High Weightage Chapters:
Physical Features of India (Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau)
Climate & Monsoon (Seasons, Rainfall Distribution)
Agriculture & Crops (Major Crops, Green Revolution)
Moderate Weightage Chapters:
Drainage System (Ganga, Brahmaputra, Peninsular Rivers)
Mineral & Energy Resources (Coal, Petroleum, Renewable Energy)
Low Weightage Chapters:
Transport & Communication (Roads, Railways, Ports)
Disasters & Management (Floods, Earthquakes)

4. Preparation Strategy

Focus Areas: Physical Geography, Climate, and Agriculture (40%+ weightage).
NCERT (Class 11 & 12) is sufficient for most questions.
Practice MCQs on drainage, minerals, and industries.
Map-based questions (3–5 marks) often appear from rivers, dams, and industrial zones.

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