Class 12 Geography Official Sample Question Paper (2020-21) | Geography for Grade 12 PDF Download

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C. B. S. E. 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2020-21)  
GEOGRAPHY (029) 
CLASS 12 
 
Time: 3hours                                                                                                      Max. Marks 70 
 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS- 
      
i. Question paper is divided into 3 Sections – A, B and C. 
ii.  In Section A, question numbers 1 to15 are Objective type Multiple choice questions carrying 1 
mark each. Attempt any 14 questions.  Write the correct answer only in your answer sheets. 
 iii.          In Section B, Question numbers 16 and 17 are Short Source Based and Graph Based questions 
respectively carrying 3 marks each.  Answer any three questions out of 4. Each of these sub-questions 
carry 1 mark . 
  iv.        In Section C, Question numbers 18 to 22 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 60-80 words. 
   v.        In Section C, Question numbers 23 to 27 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 120-150 words. 
  vi.        Question numbers 28 and 29 are related to location and labeling and Identification of 
geographical features on maps respectively, carrying 5 marks each. 
vii.        Outline map of India and World provided to you must be attached with your answer book. 
viii.        Use of template or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed. 
 
 
 
 
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C. B. S. E. 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2020-21)  
GEOGRAPHY (029) 
CLASS 12 
 
Time: 3hours                                                                                                      Max. Marks 70 
 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS- 
      
i. Question paper is divided into 3 Sections – A, B and C. 
ii.  In Section A, question numbers 1 to15 are Objective type Multiple choice questions carrying 1 
mark each. Attempt any 14 questions.  Write the correct answer only in your answer sheets. 
 iii.          In Section B, Question numbers 16 and 17 are Short Source Based and Graph Based questions 
respectively carrying 3 marks each.  Answer any three questions out of 4. Each of these sub-questions 
carry 1 mark . 
  iv.        In Section C, Question numbers 18 to 22 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 60-80 words. 
   v.        In Section C, Question numbers 23 to 27 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 120-150 words. 
  vi.        Question numbers 28 and 29 are related to location and labeling and Identification of 
geographical features on maps respectively, carrying 5 marks each. 
vii.        Outline map of India and World provided to you must be attached with your answer book. 
viii.        Use of template or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed. 
 
 
 
 
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SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)  
ATTEMPT ANY 14 QUESTIONS 
 
  
Q1 Fill in the blanks- 
________________ and _______________ densities should be found out, in order to 
get a better insight into the human-land ratio. 
 
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Q2 
 
Arrange the following approaches in a sequence order according to their development 
  
1. Spatial organization 
  
2. Regional approach 
 
3. Areal differentiation 
 
4. Humanistic approach  
 
(a)      1     4    2    3 
(b)      4     1    3    2 
(c)      2     3    1    4 
(d)      3     2    4    1 
 
 
 
 
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Q3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla and Dhani are examples of Which of the following 
settlements? 
a) Clustered Settlements 
b) Semi-Clustered Settlements 
c) Dispersed Settlements 
d) Hamleted Settlements                                                
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C. B. S. E. 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2020-21)  
GEOGRAPHY (029) 
CLASS 12 
 
Time: 3hours                                                                                                      Max. Marks 70 
 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS- 
      
i. Question paper is divided into 3 Sections – A, B and C. 
ii.  In Section A, question numbers 1 to15 are Objective type Multiple choice questions carrying 1 
mark each. Attempt any 14 questions.  Write the correct answer only in your answer sheets. 
 iii.          In Section B, Question numbers 16 and 17 are Short Source Based and Graph Based questions 
respectively carrying 3 marks each.  Answer any three questions out of 4. Each of these sub-questions 
carry 1 mark . 
  iv.        In Section C, Question numbers 18 to 22 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 60-80 words. 
   v.        In Section C, Question numbers 23 to 27 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 120-150 words. 
  vi.        Question numbers 28 and 29 are related to location and labeling and Identification of 
geographical features on maps respectively, carrying 5 marks each. 
vii.        Outline map of India and World provided to you must be attached with your answer book. 
viii.        Use of template or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed. 
 
 
 
 
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SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)  
ATTEMPT ANY 14 QUESTIONS 
 
  
Q1 Fill in the blanks- 
________________ and _______________ densities should be found out, in order to 
get a better insight into the human-land ratio. 
 
1 
 
Q2 
 
Arrange the following approaches in a sequence order according to their development 
  
1. Spatial organization 
  
2. Regional approach 
 
3. Areal differentiation 
 
4. Humanistic approach  
 
(a)      1     4    2    3 
(b)      4     1    3    2 
(c)      2     3    1    4 
(d)      3     2    4    1 
 
 
 
 
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Q3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla and Dhani are examples of Which of the following 
settlements? 
a) Clustered Settlements 
b) Semi-Clustered Settlements 
c) Dispersed Settlements 
d) Hamleted Settlements                                                
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Q4 
Examine which of the following problems are generally confronted by the villages of 
South Asia. 
a) Lack of facilities due to high density 
b) Political instability 
c) Occurrence of floods and droughts 
d) Fear of wild animals 
 
                                                            
      
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Q5 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Which of the following programs sponsored by central government aims at enabling 
the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and 
afforestation? 
a) Arvary Pani Sansad  
b)  Haryali 
c)  Neeru-Meeru  
d)  Narmada bachao 
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Q6 
Population of India according to their Occupation can be categorized into: 
a) Main workers, Marginal workers, Non workers 
b) Marginal workers, Household industrial workers, Non workers 
c) Non workers, agricultural labourers, Marginal workers 
d) Cultivators, Main workers, Marginal workers 
 
 
       
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Q7  Fill in the blank- 
The concept of Human Development was developed by____________________  
                   
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C. B. S. E. 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2020-21)  
GEOGRAPHY (029) 
CLASS 12 
 
Time: 3hours                                                                                                      Max. Marks 70 
 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS- 
      
i. Question paper is divided into 3 Sections – A, B and C. 
ii.  In Section A, question numbers 1 to15 are Objective type Multiple choice questions carrying 1 
mark each. Attempt any 14 questions.  Write the correct answer only in your answer sheets. 
 iii.          In Section B, Question numbers 16 and 17 are Short Source Based and Graph Based questions 
respectively carrying 3 marks each.  Answer any three questions out of 4. Each of these sub-questions 
carry 1 mark . 
  iv.        In Section C, Question numbers 18 to 22 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 60-80 words. 
   v.        In Section C, Question numbers 23 to 27 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 120-150 words. 
  vi.        Question numbers 28 and 29 are related to location and labeling and Identification of 
geographical features on maps respectively, carrying 5 marks each. 
vii.        Outline map of India and World provided to you must be attached with your answer book. 
viii.        Use of template or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed. 
 
 
 
 
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SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)  
ATTEMPT ANY 14 QUESTIONS 
 
  
Q1 Fill in the blanks- 
________________ and _______________ densities should be found out, in order to 
get a better insight into the human-land ratio. 
 
1 
 
Q2 
 
Arrange the following approaches in a sequence order according to their development 
  
1. Spatial organization 
  
2. Regional approach 
 
3. Areal differentiation 
 
4. Humanistic approach  
 
(a)      1     4    2    3 
(b)      4     1    3    2 
(c)      2     3    1    4 
(d)      3     2    4    1 
 
 
 
 
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Q3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla and Dhani are examples of Which of the following 
settlements? 
a) Clustered Settlements 
b) Semi-Clustered Settlements 
c) Dispersed Settlements 
d) Hamleted Settlements                                                
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Q4 
Examine which of the following problems are generally confronted by the villages of 
South Asia. 
a) Lack of facilities due to high density 
b) Political instability 
c) Occurrence of floods and droughts 
d) Fear of wild animals 
 
                                                            
      
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Q5 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Which of the following programs sponsored by central government aims at enabling 
the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and 
afforestation? 
a) Arvary Pani Sansad  
b)  Haryali 
c)  Neeru-Meeru  
d)  Narmada bachao 
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Q6 
Population of India according to their Occupation can be categorized into: 
a) Main workers, Marginal workers, Non workers 
b) Marginal workers, Household industrial workers, Non workers 
c) Non workers, agricultural labourers, Marginal workers 
d) Cultivators, Main workers, Marginal workers 
 
 
       
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Q7  Fill in the blank- 
The concept of Human Development was developed by____________________  
                   
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Q8 
Which of the following best describes development? 
a) An increase in size 
b) A constant in size 
c) A positive change in quality 
d) A simple change in quality 
 
 
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Q9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Which one of the following is not a plantation crop? 
a) Coffee 
b) Sugarcane 
c) Rubber 
d) Wheat 
                                
      
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Q10 
Arrange the correct sequence of column II against the column I 
 
COLUMN I (RELATED FIELD)                    COLUMN II (MINERALS)  
I. Chikkamagaluru                                       1. Iron Ore 
II. Singhbhum                                              2. Bauxite 
III. Durg                                                        3. Manganese  
      IV.       Koraput                                                   4. Copper 
(a)   III – 1,     IV – 2,     I – 3,      II – 4 
(b)    I – 4,       II – 3,      III – 2,    IV – 1 
(c)    IV – 3,     I -4,       II – 1,      III – 2 
(d)    II -2,      III – 1,     IV – 4,     I - 3 
 
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C. B. S. E. 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2020-21)  
GEOGRAPHY (029) 
CLASS 12 
 
Time: 3hours                                                                                                      Max. Marks 70 
 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS- 
      
i. Question paper is divided into 3 Sections – A, B and C. 
ii.  In Section A, question numbers 1 to15 are Objective type Multiple choice questions carrying 1 
mark each. Attempt any 14 questions.  Write the correct answer only in your answer sheets. 
 iii.          In Section B, Question numbers 16 and 17 are Short Source Based and Graph Based questions 
respectively carrying 3 marks each.  Answer any three questions out of 4. Each of these sub-questions 
carry 1 mark . 
  iv.        In Section C, Question numbers 18 to 22 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 60-80 words. 
   v.        In Section C, Question numbers 23 to 27 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. 
Answers to these questions should not exceed 120-150 words. 
  vi.        Question numbers 28 and 29 are related to location and labeling and Identification of 
geographical features on maps respectively, carrying 5 marks each. 
vii.        Outline map of India and World provided to you must be attached with your answer book. 
viii.        Use of template or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed. 
 
 
 
 
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SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)  
ATTEMPT ANY 14 QUESTIONS 
 
  
Q1 Fill in the blanks- 
________________ and _______________ densities should be found out, in order to 
get a better insight into the human-land ratio. 
 
1 
 
Q2 
 
Arrange the following approaches in a sequence order according to their development 
  
1. Spatial organization 
  
2. Regional approach 
 
3. Areal differentiation 
 
4. Humanistic approach  
 
(a)      1     4    2    3 
(b)      4     1    3    2 
(c)      2     3    1    4 
(d)      3     2    4    1 
 
 
 
 
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Q3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla and Dhani are examples of Which of the following 
settlements? 
a) Clustered Settlements 
b) Semi-Clustered Settlements 
c) Dispersed Settlements 
d) Hamleted Settlements                                                
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Q4 
Examine which of the following problems are generally confronted by the villages of 
South Asia. 
a) Lack of facilities due to high density 
b) Political instability 
c) Occurrence of floods and droughts 
d) Fear of wild animals 
 
                                                            
      
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Q5 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Which of the following programs sponsored by central government aims at enabling 
the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and 
afforestation? 
a) Arvary Pani Sansad  
b)  Haryali 
c)  Neeru-Meeru  
d)  Narmada bachao 
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Q6 
Population of India according to their Occupation can be categorized into: 
a) Main workers, Marginal workers, Non workers 
b) Marginal workers, Household industrial workers, Non workers 
c) Non workers, agricultural labourers, Marginal workers 
d) Cultivators, Main workers, Marginal workers 
 
 
       
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Q7  Fill in the blank- 
The concept of Human Development was developed by____________________  
                   
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Q8 
Which of the following best describes development? 
a) An increase in size 
b) A constant in size 
c) A positive change in quality 
d) A simple change in quality 
 
 
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Q9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Which one of the following is not a plantation crop? 
a) Coffee 
b) Sugarcane 
c) Rubber 
d) Wheat 
                                
      
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Q10 
Arrange the correct sequence of column II against the column I 
 
COLUMN I (RELATED FIELD)                    COLUMN II (MINERALS)  
I. Chikkamagaluru                                       1. Iron Ore 
II. Singhbhum                                              2. Bauxite 
III. Durg                                                        3. Manganese  
      IV.       Koraput                                                   4. Copper 
(a)   III – 1,     IV – 2,     I – 3,      II – 4 
(b)    I – 4,       II – 3,      III – 2,    IV – 1 
(c)    IV – 3,     I -4,       II – 1,      III – 2 
(d)    II -2,      III – 1,     IV – 4,     I - 3 
 
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Q11 
 
 
 
 
 
Which of the following programme has been launched by present Union Government 
for the cleaning of river Ganga? 
a)   Ganga Action Plan 
b)   Namami Gange 
c)   Ganga Namami Action Plan 
d)   Ganga Cleaning Mission                                                                    
 
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Q12 The outsourcing of which of the following activity is not an example of Knowledge 
Processing Outsourcing (KPO) ?  
 
a) E- Learning  
 
b) Intellectual property  
 
c)  Collection of information  
 
d)  Legal profession  
 
 
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Q13 
Relate the most important factor responsible for high density of population found in 
Katanga-Zambia Plateau located in Africa: 
a) Availability of copper in abundance 
b) Availability of forests resources 
c) Close social ties 
d) Scenic natural beauty 
 
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Q14 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If a country is having large proportion of young population, it would mean- 
a) High Birth rate and the population is youthful. 
b) Large working population. 
 
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