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Preparing for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam requires a strategy that balances the vastness of the physical world with the precision of a military mind. Geography isn't just about memorizing capitals; it’s about understanding the theatre of operations where history and strategy collide. The Strategic Landscape: Why Geography Matters

3. Transport & Defence Geography

• Border lines: McMohan Line (India-China), Radcliffe Line (India-Pakistan), Durand Line (Pak-Afghan – not in India but important for GS).
• Strategic chokepoints: Malacca Strait (China’s string of pearls), Hormuz Strait (oil supply), Suez Canal (India-EU trade).

3. Interior of the Earth

• The Crust: Outer thin layer. Oceanic crust is thinner but denser (Basalt); Continental crust is thicker but lighter (Granite).
• The Mantle: Makes up about 84% of Earth's volume. Source of magma.
• The Core:

  4. Previous Year Papers (PYQs) This is non-negotiable. Geography questions often repeat in concept, if not in exact wording. Analyze the last 10 years of CDS papers to identify high-weightage topics (e.g., Earthquakes, Monsoon mechanism, and Indian Rivers appear frequently). cds geography notes pdf new