List of top Geography Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Which one of the following 'approaches to human development' considers human beings as the beneficiaries of development ?

Study the following map and answer the questions that follow :

Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow :

India Road Network 2016

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :

The Digital Divide

Opportunities emerging from the Information and Communication Technology-based development is unevenly distributed across the globe. There are wide ranging economic, political and social differences among countries. How quickly countries can provide ICT access and benefits to its citizens is the deciding factor. While developed countries in general have surged forward, the developing countries have lagged behind and this is known as the digital divide. Similarly digital divides exist within countries. For example, in large countries like India or Russia, it is inevitable that certain areas like metropolitan centres possess better connectivity and access to the digital world versus peripheral rural areas.

"Urban waste disposal is becoming a serious problem in India." Examine the statement and suggest remedial measures.

On the given political outline map of the world (on page 25), seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.

A. A major sea port

B. Terminal station of a trans-continental railway

C. An international airport

D. An area of subsistence gathering

E. An important waterway

F. An area of nomadic herding

G. An area of mixed farming

On the given political outline map of India (on page 27), locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols.

(30.1) Important iron ore mines located in Western Maharashtra.

(30.2) An important sea port in Andhra Pradesh.

(30.3) Bauxite mines in Southern Odisha.

(30.4) An oil refinery located in Bihar.

(30.5) An international airport located in Tamil Nadu.

(30.6) A state with the lowest density of population as per 2011 census.

(30.7) A state leading in the production of tea.

"Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialised commercial agriculture." Explain the statement with examples.

"The number of nomadic herders has been decreasing and the areas operated by them shrinking." Explain the statement with examples.

"The non-conventional sources of energy have a great future." Evaluate the statement in the context of India.

Examine the main characteristics of mineral resources in India and suggest measures for their conservation.

"Indiscriminate use of water by people and industries is degrading water quality." Examine the statement and suggest remedial measures.

"International trade may prove detrimental to some nations, yet it continues to exist." Justify the statement with examples.

"International trade is mutually beneficial to the trading partners." Justify the statement with examples.

Explain the three components of change in world population.

"Physical characteristics of India and the distribution of population of India go hand-in-hand." Analyse the statement.

Examine the changing patterns of the composition of India's imports since the 1950s.

"Large scale industries are established at different locations for maximising profits by reducing costs." In the light of this statement, examine the factors influencing the industrial location.

Explain any three economic factors influencing the distribution of world population.

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Under which one of the following categories of land use, maximum absolute decrease is observed from 1950 – 51 to 2014 – 15 ?

Which one of the following sea ports is located at the entrance of Zuari estuary ?

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Under which one of the following categories of land use, maximum absolute increase is observed from 1950 – 51 to 2014 – 15 ?

Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions no. 15 to 17 :

Which one of the following is the best reason for the increase in net area sown from 1950 – 51 to 2014 – 15 ?

Read the following points with regard to increase in water availability for use and choose the most appropriate option.

1. Recycle and reuse of water
2. Washing cars for keeping them clean
3. Use of low quality water for cooling in industries
4. Domestic use water for gardening

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) : In India, the per capita availability of water is continuously decreasing.

Reason (R) : Greater increase in population and degradation of water resources are the main reasons.