Class XII Geography (029) Pre-Board Exam 2023-24
Time – 3 Hrs. MM - 70
SECTION A (MCQ) (All Questions are compulsory)
Q 1 Which of the following factors affecting population distribution in the world is an economic factor? (1)
(a) Urbanization
(b) Soils
(c) Disturbance
(d) Availability of water
Q 2 Read the following approaches of human geography and choose the correct option regarding their chronology: (1)
I Exploration and description
II spatial organization
III Regional Differentiation
IV Regional Analysis
Option :
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) I, III, II, IV
(c) I, IV, III, II
(d) I, IV, II, III
Q 3 Read the following statements related to opencast mining and choose the correct option. (1)
I This is the cheapest method of mining.
II: It is produced in large quantities.
III It requires special type of lift and borer.
IV It requires a special type of ventilation system.
Option :
(a) Only I and II are correct.
(b) Only III and IV are correct.
(c) Only I and III are correct.
(d) Only II and IV are correct.
Q 4 Which of the following railways in the world has the longest length? (1)
(a) Trans-Siberian Railway
(b) Trans-Canadian Railway
(c) Australian Transcontinental Railway
(d) Orient Express Railway
Q 5 Which of the following is the largest area of ‘commercial dairy agriculture’? (1)
(a) North-Western Europe
(b) Canada area
(c) New Zealand
(d) South-eastern Australia
Q 6 Study the given statements I and II and choose the correct option. (1)
Statement I: A society which does not take effective steps to remove discrimination and evils cannot be called a civilized society.
Statement II Keeping in mind the ill effects of discrimination, ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign has been launched in India.
Option :
(a) Statements I and II are correct.
(b) Statements I and II are wrong.
(c) Statements I and II are correct, but Statement I is not the correct explanation of Statement II.
(d) Statements I and II are correct, but Statement I is the correct explanation of Statement II.
Q 7 Which of the following is the easternmost station of the East-West Corridor? (1)
(a) Guwahati
(b) Porbandar
(c) Kolkata
(d) Silchar
Q 8 Which of the following has the largest population? (1)
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal
Q 9 Which of the following characteristics is not correct about the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)? (1)
(a) It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport.
(b) It has been entrusted with the responsibility of constructing and maintaining national highways.
(c) It also builds roads connecting villages.
(d) NHAI became operational in 1995.
Q 10 Which of the following is an example of a medieval city? (1)
(a) Daman
(b) Agra
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Madurai
Q 11 According to the number of speakers of Indian languages, choose the option in the correct order from maximum to minimum: (1)
(a) Indo-European, Dravidian, Austrian and Sino-Tibetan
(b) Indo-European, Austrian, Dravidian and Sino-Tibetan
(c) Dravidian, Indo-European, Chinese-Tibetan and Austrian
(d) Dravidian, Austrian, Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan
Q 12 Which of the following is the specialty of clustered settlements? (1)
(a) These are fragmented settlements
(b) Single settlement format
(c) Clustered built up area of houses
(d) Its units are known by the names Panna, Pada, Pali etc.
Q 13 The port built to receive petroleum, petroleum products and fertilizers is: (1)
(a) New Mangaluru
(b) Haldia
(c) Kandla
(d) Tuticorin
Q 14 Kakrapara Nuclear Project is located in which of the following states? (1)
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
Read the given source and answer questions 15 to 17.
The Border Road Organisation (BRO) was established in May 1960 for accelerating economic development and strengthening defence preparedness through rapid and coordinated improvement of strategically important roads along the northern and north-eastern boundary of the country. It is a premier multifaceted construction agency. It has constructed roads in high altitude mountainous terrain joining Chandigarh with Manali (Himachal Pradesh) and Leh (Ladakh). This road runs at an average altitude of 4,270 metres above the mean sea level.
Apart from the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas, the BRO also undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas. The international highways are meant to promote the harmonious relationship with the neighbouring countries by providing effective links with India.
Q 15 Which of the following is a main objective of ‘Border Roads Organisation’? (1)
(a) Connecting border towns with nearby metros.
(b) To cooperate in the educational development of hilly areas.
(c) Strengthening military preparedness.
(d) Making plans for the development of border areas.
Q 16 Why is it more difficult to build roads on the north-eastern borders of India? Select the correct option: (1)
I Landform
II Climate
III Lack of infrastructure
IV Lack of money
Option :
(a) Only I, II and III are correct.
(b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(c) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(d) Only I, II and IV are correct
Q 17 Under which of the following does the Border Roads Organization work? (1)
(a) Central Government
(b) Border State Government
(c) Local self-government
(d) Non-governmental organization
SECTION B (SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS)
Q 18 Read the following source and answer the given questions: (3 X 1 = 3)
Social benefits resulting from the implementation of the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) include rapid increase in literacy rates, improvement in sex ratio and reduction in child marriage. The female literacy rate in this region increased from 1.88 percent in 1971 to 65 percent in 2011. The difference in male and female literacy rates, i.e. gender inequality in literacy, has also reduced. The traditional economy of the Gaddis was based on subsistence agriculture and pastoralism, with emphasis on the production of food grains and animals. But during the last three decades of the 20th century, there has been an increase in the cultivation of pulses and other cash crops in the Bharmour region. But farming here is still done with traditional techniques. The declining importance of pastoralism in the economy of this region can be gauged from the fact that today only one tenth of the total family units undertake seasonal migration. But the Gaddi tribe is still very mobile as a large number of them migrate to Kangra and surrounding areas in autumn to earn livelihood by doing agriculture and labour.
(18.1) Mention any two priorities of 'Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP)'.
(18.2) How did the 'Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP)' affect the lives of 'Gaddis'? Explain.
(18.3) Why is the importance of animal husbandry decreasing in Bharmour region?
Q 19 Study the given map and answer the questions given below it. (3 X 1 = 3)
(19.1) Write the name of the railway line given in the map.
(19.2) Write the names of the stations marked A and B.
(19.3) Explain any one economic importance of this railway.
SECTION C (Short Answer Types Questions) (Shall be written in 80 to 100 words)
Q 20 Why is phase ‘C’ (1951 – 1981) of population growth in India known as the period of population explosion? Explain by giving any three arguments. (3)
Q 21 (a) “The imprint of human actions is everywhere.” Evaluate this statement in the context of humanization of nature. OR (b) “Nature and humans are integral in all geographical studies.” Examine this statement. (3)
Q 22 (a) Mention the main features of the ‘South-Western Plateau Region’ mineral belt of India. OR (b) Mention the main features of the ‘North-Western Region’ mineral belt of India. (3)
Q 23 Explain any three activities proposed under ‘Jal Kranti Abhiyan’ in India. (3)
SECTION D (Long Answer Types Questions) (Shall be written in 120 to 150 words)
SECTION A (MCQ) (All Questions are compulsory)
Q 1 Which of the following factors affecting population distribution in the world is an economic factor? (1)
(a) Urbanization
(b) Soils
(c) Disturbance
(d) Availability of water
Q 2 Read the following approaches of human geography and choose the correct option regarding their chronology: (1)
I Exploration and description
II spatial organization
III Regional Differentiation
IV Regional Analysis
Option :
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) I, III, II, IV
(c) I, IV, III, II
(d) I, IV, II, III
Q 3 Read the following statements related to opencast mining and choose the correct option. (1)
I This is the cheapest method of mining.
II: It is produced in large quantities.
III It requires special type of lift and borer.
IV It requires a special type of ventilation system.
Option :
(a) Only I and II are correct.
(b) Only III and IV are correct.
(c) Only I and III are correct.
(d) Only II and IV are correct.
Q 4 Which of the following railways in the world has the longest length? (1)
(a) Trans-Siberian Railway
(b) Trans-Canadian Railway
(c) Australian Transcontinental Railway
(d) Orient Express Railway
Q 5 Which of the following is the largest area of ‘commercial dairy agriculture’? (1)
(a) North-Western Europe
(b) Canada area
(c) New Zealand
(d) South-eastern Australia
Q 6 Study the given statements I and II and choose the correct option. (1)
Statement I: A society which does not take effective steps to remove discrimination and evils cannot be called a civilized society.
Statement II Keeping in mind the ill effects of discrimination, ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign has been launched in India.
Option :
(a) Statements I and II are correct.
(b) Statements I and II are wrong.
(c) Statements I and II are correct, but Statement I is not the correct explanation of Statement II.
(d) Statements I and II are correct, but Statement I is the correct explanation of Statement II.
Q 7 Which of the following is the easternmost station of the East-West Corridor? (1)
(a) Guwahati
(b) Porbandar
(c) Kolkata
(d) Silchar
Q 8 Which of the following has the largest population? (1)
(a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal
Q 9 Which of the following characteristics is not correct about the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)? (1)
(a) It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Surface Transport.
(b) It has been entrusted with the responsibility of constructing and maintaining national highways.
(c) It also builds roads connecting villages.
(d) NHAI became operational in 1995.
Q 10 Which of the following is an example of a medieval city? (1)
(a) Daman
(b) Agra
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Madurai
Q 11 According to the number of speakers of Indian languages, choose the option in the correct order from maximum to minimum: (1)
(a) Indo-European, Dravidian, Austrian and Sino-Tibetan
(b) Indo-European, Austrian, Dravidian and Sino-Tibetan
(c) Dravidian, Indo-European, Chinese-Tibetan and Austrian
(d) Dravidian, Austrian, Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan
Q 12 Which of the following is the specialty of clustered settlements? (1)
(a) These are fragmented settlements
(b) Single settlement format
(c) Clustered built up area of houses
(d) Its units are known by the names Panna, Pada, Pali etc.
Q 13 The port built to receive petroleum, petroleum products and fertilizers is: (1)
(a) New Mangaluru
(b) Haldia
(c) Kandla
(d) Tuticorin
Q 14 Kakrapara Nuclear Project is located in which of the following states? (1)
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
Read the given source and answer questions 15 to 17.
The Border Road Organisation (BRO) was established in May 1960 for accelerating economic development and strengthening defence preparedness through rapid and coordinated improvement of strategically important roads along the northern and north-eastern boundary of the country. It is a premier multifaceted construction agency. It has constructed roads in high altitude mountainous terrain joining Chandigarh with Manali (Himachal Pradesh) and Leh (Ladakh). This road runs at an average altitude of 4,270 metres above the mean sea level.
Apart from the construction and maintenance of roads in strategically sensitive areas, the BRO also undertakes snow clearance in high altitude areas. The international highways are meant to promote the harmonious relationship with the neighbouring countries by providing effective links with India.
Q 15 Which of the following is a main objective of ‘Border Roads Organisation’? (1)
(a) Connecting border towns with nearby metros.
(b) To cooperate in the educational development of hilly areas.
(c) Strengthening military preparedness.
(d) Making plans for the development of border areas.
Q 16 Why is it more difficult to build roads on the north-eastern borders of India? Select the correct option: (1)
I Landform
II Climate
III Lack of infrastructure
IV Lack of money
Option :
(a) Only I, II and III are correct.
(b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(c) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(d) Only I, II and IV are correct
Q 17 Under which of the following does the Border Roads Organization work? (1)
(a) Central Government
(b) Border State Government
(c) Local self-government
(d) Non-governmental organization
SECTION B (SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS)
Q 18 Read the following source and answer the given questions: (3 X 1 = 3)
Social benefits resulting from the implementation of the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) include rapid increase in literacy rates, improvement in sex ratio and reduction in child marriage. The female literacy rate in this region increased from 1.88 percent in 1971 to 65 percent in 2011. The difference in male and female literacy rates, i.e. gender inequality in literacy, has also reduced. The traditional economy of the Gaddis was based on subsistence agriculture and pastoralism, with emphasis on the production of food grains and animals. But during the last three decades of the 20th century, there has been an increase in the cultivation of pulses and other cash crops in the Bharmour region. But farming here is still done with traditional techniques. The declining importance of pastoralism in the economy of this region can be gauged from the fact that today only one tenth of the total family units undertake seasonal migration. But the Gaddi tribe is still very mobile as a large number of them migrate to Kangra and surrounding areas in autumn to earn livelihood by doing agriculture and labour.
(18.1) Mention any two priorities of 'Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP)'.
(18.2) How did the 'Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP)' affect the lives of 'Gaddis'? Explain.
(18.3) Why is the importance of animal husbandry decreasing in Bharmour region?
Q 19 Study the given map and answer the questions given below it. (3 X 1 = 3)
(19.1) Write the name of the railway line given in the map.
(19.2) Write the names of the stations marked A and B.
(19.3) Explain any one economic importance of this railway.
SECTION C (Short Answer Types Questions) (Shall be written in 80 to 100 words)
Q 20 Why is phase ‘C’ (1951 – 1981) of population growth in India known as the period of population explosion? Explain by giving any three arguments. (3)
Q 21 (a) “The imprint of human actions is everywhere.” Evaluate this statement in the context of humanization of nature. OR (b) “Nature and humans are integral in all geographical studies.” Examine this statement. (3)
Q 22 (a) Mention the main features of the ‘South-Western Plateau Region’ mineral belt of India. OR (b) Mention the main features of the ‘North-Western Region’ mineral belt of India. (3)
Q 23 Explain any three activities proposed under ‘Jal Kranti Abhiyan’ in India. (3)
SECTION D (Long Answer Types Questions) (Shall be written in 120 to 150 words)
Q 24 Describe any five major problems of Indian agriculture. (5)
Q 25 (a) Examine the main characteristics of large-scale modern industries in the world. OR (b) “There is the latest generation of high technology manufacturing activities in the world.” Examine this statement. (5)
Q 26 (a) Explain the balance of trade with examples and examine the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in international trade. OR (b) Examine any five bases of international trade. (5)
Q 27 How are watershed management and rainwater harvesting helpful in conserving water resources in India? Explain with examples. (2½+2½=5)
Q 28 “Slums are residential areas where there are serious health and socio-environmental problems.” Justify this statement. (5)
SECTION E (Map Based Questions)
Q 29 In the given political outline map of the world, seven geographical features are shown with the letters 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: (5 x 1 = 5)
A. Area of extensive commercial grain agriculture
B. Major sea port
C. The westernmost station of the transcontinental railway.
D. A sea canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
E. A major airport located in South America
F. An area of hunting and gathering
G. An area of nomadic pastoralism
Q 30 In the given political outline map of India, mark any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols and write their names: (5 x 1 = 5)
30.1 State with highest population density
30.2 Major coal mines located in Tamil Nadu
30.3 Major coffee producing state
30.4 A copper mine located in Rajasthan
30.5 Mathura Oil Refinery
30.6 A major port of Odisha located near the Mahanadi delta.
30.7 A major international airport located in North-East India
Q 25 (a) Examine the main characteristics of large-scale modern industries in the world. OR (b) “There is the latest generation of high technology manufacturing activities in the world.” Examine this statement. (5)
Q 26 (a) Explain the balance of trade with examples and examine the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in international trade. OR (b) Examine any five bases of international trade. (5)
Q 27 How are watershed management and rainwater harvesting helpful in conserving water resources in India? Explain with examples. (2½+2½=5)
Q 28 “Slums are residential areas where there are serious health and socio-environmental problems.” Justify this statement. (5)
SECTION E (Map Based Questions)
Q 29 In the given political outline map of the world, seven geographical features are shown with the letters 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: (5 x 1 = 5)
A. Area of extensive commercial grain agriculture B. Major sea port
C. The westernmost station of the transcontinental railway.
D. A sea canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
E. A major airport located in South America
F. An area of hunting and gathering
G. An area of nomadic pastoralism
Q 30 In the given political outline map of India, mark any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols and write their names: (5 x 1 = 5)
30.1 State with highest population density
30.2 Major coal mines located in Tamil Nadu
30.3 Major coffee producing state
30.4 A copper mine located in Rajasthan
30.5 Mathura Oil Refinery
30.6 A major port of Odisha located near the Mahanadi delta.
30.7 A major international airport located in North-East India
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