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Page 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 1 GEOGRAPHY Maximum Marks: 70 Time Allotted: Three Hours Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes Instructions to Candidates ? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper. ? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. ? This question paper has 9 printed pages and a map. ? It is divided into three sections and has 13 questions in all. ? All questions are compulsory. ? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions. Each question carries 1 mark. ? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required to write only ONE option as the answer. ? Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate your answer. ? Make the index/ legend for Q1(A) section on the Map only. Answers for Q1(B) should be written in the answer booklet only. ? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions. Each question carries 4 marks. ? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions. Each question carries 7 marks. ? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in one question in Section C. Instruction to Supervising Examiner ? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the examination hall. Page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 1 GEOGRAPHY Maximum Marks: 70 Time Allotted: Three Hours Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes Instructions to Candidates ? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper. ? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. ? This question paper has 9 printed pages and a map. ? It is divided into three sections and has 13 questions in all. ? All questions are compulsory. ? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions. Each question carries 1 mark. ? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required to write only ONE option as the answer. ? Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate your answer. ? Make the index/ legend for Q1(A) section on the Map only. Answers for Q1(B) should be written in the answer booklet only. ? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions. Each question carries 4 marks. ? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions. Each question carries 7 marks. ? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in one question in Section C. Instruction to Supervising Examiner ? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the examination hall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 2 SECTION A – 14 MARKS Question 1 A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only. (i) Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range (b) The coastal plain, which runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari (c) The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast (ii) Label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is ___________ (b) The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is _______ (c) The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is __________ B. Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and write it in the answer booklet provided to you. [1] (i) The latitude of India marked R: (Recall) (a) 68 ?? 7’E (b) 82 ?? 30’E (c) 8 ?? 4’N (d) 37?? 6’N (ii) The riverine sea-port marked V is: (Recall) [1] (a) Mumbai (b) Haldia (c) Paradwip (d) Kolkata (iii) The nuclear power station marked with ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Kalpakkam (b) Kaiga (c) Rawatbhata (d) Narora Page 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 1 GEOGRAPHY Maximum Marks: 70 Time Allotted: Three Hours Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes Instructions to Candidates ? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper. ? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. ? This question paper has 9 printed pages and a map. ? It is divided into three sections and has 13 questions in all. ? All questions are compulsory. ? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions. Each question carries 1 mark. ? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required to write only ONE option as the answer. ? Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate your answer. ? Make the index/ legend for Q1(A) section on the Map only. Answers for Q1(B) should be written in the answer booklet only. ? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions. Each question carries 4 marks. ? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions. Each question carries 7 marks. ? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in one question in Section C. Instruction to Supervising Examiner ? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the examination hall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 2 SECTION A – 14 MARKS Question 1 A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only. (i) Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range (b) The coastal plain, which runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari (c) The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast (ii) Label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is ___________ (b) The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is _______ (c) The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is __________ B. Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and write it in the answer booklet provided to you. [1] (i) The latitude of India marked R: (Recall) (a) 68 ?? 7’E (b) 82 ?? 30’E (c) 8 ?? 4’N (d) 37?? 6’N (ii) The riverine sea-port marked V is: (Recall) [1] (a) Mumbai (b) Haldia (c) Paradwip (d) Kolkata (iii) The nuclear power station marked with ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Kalpakkam (b) Kaiga (c) Rawatbhata (d) Narora ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 3 (iv) A centre of sugar industry marked with a ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Ahmednagar (b) Pune (c) Mumbai (d) Ahmedabad Question 2 Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option. (i) Assertion: The rivers on the western coast carry a lot of sediments but do not form a delta. Reason: They have a large catchment area and form estuaries. (Analysis) [1] (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (ii) Assertion: Mineral based industries contribute significantly to India’s agrarian economy. Reason: The industrial growth leads to an increase in the foreign exchange. (Analysis) [1] (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (iii) Observe the relation between the first two words and fill in the fourth word. [1] Statutory town: Municipal Corporation :: Ribbon settlement: ________ (Analysis) (iv) Annual range of temperature in Lucknow is high. Choose which of the following reasons explain this phenomenon. (Evaluate) [1] (P) Experiences high temperature throughout the year (Q) Far from the sea (R) Experiences extremes of temperature (S) High altitude Page 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 1 GEOGRAPHY Maximum Marks: 70 Time Allotted: Three Hours Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes Instructions to Candidates ? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper. ? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. ? This question paper has 9 printed pages and a map. ? It is divided into three sections and has 13 questions in all. ? All questions are compulsory. ? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions. Each question carries 1 mark. ? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required to write only ONE option as the answer. ? Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate your answer. ? Make the index/ legend for Q1(A) section on the Map only. Answers for Q1(B) should be written in the answer booklet only. ? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions. Each question carries 4 marks. ? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions. Each question carries 7 marks. ? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in one question in Section C. Instruction to Supervising Examiner ? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the examination hall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 2 SECTION A – 14 MARKS Question 1 A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only. (i) Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range (b) The coastal plain, which runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari (c) The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast (ii) Label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is ___________ (b) The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is _______ (c) The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is __________ B. Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and write it in the answer booklet provided to you. [1] (i) The latitude of India marked R: (Recall) (a) 68 ?? 7’E (b) 82 ?? 30’E (c) 8 ?? 4’N (d) 37?? 6’N (ii) The riverine sea-port marked V is: (Recall) [1] (a) Mumbai (b) Haldia (c) Paradwip (d) Kolkata (iii) The nuclear power station marked with ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Kalpakkam (b) Kaiga (c) Rawatbhata (d) Narora ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 3 (iv) A centre of sugar industry marked with a ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Ahmednagar (b) Pune (c) Mumbai (d) Ahmedabad Question 2 Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option. (i) Assertion: The rivers on the western coast carry a lot of sediments but do not form a delta. Reason: They have a large catchment area and form estuaries. (Analysis) [1] (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (ii) Assertion: Mineral based industries contribute significantly to India’s agrarian economy. Reason: The industrial growth leads to an increase in the foreign exchange. (Analysis) [1] (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (iii) Observe the relation between the first two words and fill in the fourth word. [1] Statutory town: Municipal Corporation :: Ribbon settlement: ________ (Analysis) (iv) Annual range of temperature in Lucknow is high. Choose which of the following reasons explain this phenomenon. (Evaluate) [1] (P) Experiences high temperature throughout the year (Q) Far from the sea (R) Experiences extremes of temperature (S) High altitude ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 4 (a) Only P and Q (b) Only Q and R (c) Only Q and S (d) Only R and S SECTION B – 28 MARKS Question 3 (i) Indian Ocean is truly Indian. Explain this statement giving two reasons. (Understanding) [2] (ii) There are great contrasts observed between the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India. How do these differences impact human settlements? (Analysis) [2] Question 4 (i) Imagine you are cycling from Mumbai to Vishakhapatnam in the month of June. You will cross at least three main physical features of India. Draw a cross section or a schematic diagram to depict any two features. (Application) [2] (ii) Identify the image given below and explain the formation of this geological division in India. (Understanding) (Source: www.flickr.com) [2] Question 5 (i) Monuwara Begum’s family house is submerged with floodwaters in Sandahkhaiti, a floating island village in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. (Source edited - https://apnews.com/article/river-islands-climate-change- brahmaputra-india-char-islands-62ec340d8832071f0b8424689105542d) What do you think could be the cause of floods in this region other than heavy rain? Suggest any one measure that can be undertaken to prevent such unfortunate situation in future. (Evaluate) [2] Page 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 1 GEOGRAPHY Maximum Marks: 70 Time Allotted: Three Hours Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes Instructions to Candidates ? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper. ? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. ? This question paper has 9 printed pages and a map. ? It is divided into three sections and has 13 questions in all. ? All questions are compulsory. ? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions. Each question carries 1 mark. ? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required to write only ONE option as the answer. ? Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate your answer. ? Make the index/ legend for Q1(A) section on the Map only. Answers for Q1(B) should be written in the answer booklet only. ? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions. Each question carries 4 marks. ? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions. Each question carries 7 marks. ? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in one question in Section C. Instruction to Supervising Examiner ? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the examination hall. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 2 SECTION A – 14 MARKS Question 1 A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only. (i) Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range (b) The coastal plain, which runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari (c) The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast (ii) Label the following on the outline Map of India. (Recall) [3] (a) The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is ___________ (b) The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is _______ (c) The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is __________ B. Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and write it in the answer booklet provided to you. [1] (i) The latitude of India marked R: (Recall) (a) 68 ?? 7’E (b) 82 ?? 30’E (c) 8 ?? 4’N (d) 37?? 6’N (ii) The riverine sea-port marked V is: (Recall) [1] (a) Mumbai (b) Haldia (c) Paradwip (d) Kolkata (iii) The nuclear power station marked with ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Kalpakkam (b) Kaiga (c) Rawatbhata (d) Narora ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 3 (iv) A centre of sugar industry marked with a ? is: (Recall) [1] (a) Ahmednagar (b) Pune (c) Mumbai (d) Ahmedabad Question 2 Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option. (i) Assertion: The rivers on the western coast carry a lot of sediments but do not form a delta. Reason: They have a large catchment area and form estuaries. (Analysis) [1] (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (ii) Assertion: Mineral based industries contribute significantly to India’s agrarian economy. Reason: The industrial growth leads to an increase in the foreign exchange. (Analysis) [1] (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false. (iii) Observe the relation between the first two words and fill in the fourth word. [1] Statutory town: Municipal Corporation :: Ribbon settlement: ________ (Analysis) (iv) Annual range of temperature in Lucknow is high. Choose which of the following reasons explain this phenomenon. (Evaluate) [1] (P) Experiences high temperature throughout the year (Q) Far from the sea (R) Experiences extremes of temperature (S) High altitude ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 4 (a) Only P and Q (b) Only Q and R (c) Only Q and S (d) Only R and S SECTION B – 28 MARKS Question 3 (i) Indian Ocean is truly Indian. Explain this statement giving two reasons. (Understanding) [2] (ii) There are great contrasts observed between the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India. How do these differences impact human settlements? (Analysis) [2] Question 4 (i) Imagine you are cycling from Mumbai to Vishakhapatnam in the month of June. You will cross at least three main physical features of India. Draw a cross section or a schematic diagram to depict any two features. (Application) [2] (ii) Identify the image given below and explain the formation of this geological division in India. (Understanding) (Source: www.flickr.com) [2] Question 5 (i) Monuwara Begum’s family house is submerged with floodwaters in Sandahkhaiti, a floating island village in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. (Source edited - https://apnews.com/article/river-islands-climate-change- brahmaputra-india-char-islands-62ec340d8832071f0b8424689105542d) What do you think could be the cause of floods in this region other than heavy rain? Suggest any one measure that can be undertaken to prevent such unfortunate situation in future. (Evaluate) [2] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 5 (ii) India’s Southwest Monsoon ended on September 30, 2023 with below normal rainfall. The country recorded a cumulative rainfall deficiency of 5.6% and over 200 districts facing deficient rainfall. (Source[edited]: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/article) Explain the phenomena that could have been the reason for this deficit of rain in India. (Understanding) [2] OR (i) On January 17, 2023, the international news media agency Reuters reported that adverse weather has hit the Indian cane crop which will reduce the total sugar output this year. The news report mentioned excessive rainfall and cloudy weather in September and October as a reason for the expected drop in sugar output. Based on this information, examine how such a climatic condition can adversely affect the sugarcane crop. (Analysis) [2] (ii) Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall during December - January when major areas of India experience dry conditions. Discuss the reasons for the difference in the weather conditions of the regions mentioned above. (Understanding) [2] Question 6 Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow. (i) State two possible reasons for this type of movement. (Understanding) [2] (ii) The city of Delhi has spread and coalesced with neighbouring towns like Gurugram and Noida. Cite the possible reasons responsible for this development. (Understanding) [2]Read More
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