List of top Geography Questions asked in CBSE Class Twelve Board Exam

Analyse the main features of the composition of working population in India.
Explain the approach suggested by Amartya Sen to increase human development and examine the four major aspects of human development.
“Although India is richly endowed with a variety of mineral resources yet distribution of minerals over space is highly uneven.” Evaluate the statement.
Read the following statements regarding urban settlements of India carefully and choose the correct options:
(i) All urban settlements are manufacturing centres.
(ii) Urban settlements are generally compact and larger in size.
(iii) They are engaged in a variety of non-agricultural activities.
(iv) The urban settlements have direct relation with rural settlements.
Analyse the rural-urban characteristics of Indian population.
Read the following statements regarding inland ports carefully and choose the correct option:
(i) These ports are located away from the sea coast.
(ii) These ports are linked to sea by inland water bodies.
(iii) These ports are accessible by flat-bottomed ships or barges.
(iv) Kochchi, Aden, and Honolulu are some of the examples of inland ports.
Arrange the following towns of India as per their historical evolution from the oldest to the newest order and choose the correct option:
(i) Chennai
(ii) Gandhinagar
(iii) Patna
(iv) Lucknow
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): ‘International trade may prove to be detrimental to nations.’
Reason (R): ‘It may lead to dependence on other nations causing exploitation.’
Choose the correct option to fill the blank:
“In modern times, trade is the basis of the world’s economic organisation and is related to the_____ of nations.”
“Nuclear energy has emerged as a viable source in recent times,” Analyse the statement in the context of India.
Explain the main features of large scale manufacturing industries in the world.
In the Indian context, the non-conventional sources of energy are more equitably distributed and are environment-friendly.” In the context of this statement, analyse the future prospect of India in meeting its clean energy demand.
Explain the main features of ‘High Tech’ industries in the world.
Explain the concept of ‘human development’. Examine four approaches to human development.
Analyse the growth of population in India since 1921.
Assess the growth and significance of service sector in the development of the world economy.
With respect to adolescent population, analyse the challenges of Indian society.
Examine three stages of demographic transition theory.
Explain the main features of National Highways in India.
Suggest the measures to solve the problems of slums in India.
Examine the role of climate, water availability, and soil fertility on the distribution of world population.
Local names like Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla, Dhani etc. are examples of which of the following types of rural settlements in India?
Why is it that slums are the areas of residence with the least choice? Choose the correct options:
(i) They have dilapidated houses with poor ventilation.
(ii) The basic facilities like lights and toilets are difficult to get.
(iii) Hygienic conditions and drinking water are improper.
(iv) Better drainage facilities are available.
Read the following statements related to Indira Gandhi Canal Project carefully and choose the correct option:
(i) Indira Gandhi Canal project was conceived by Kanwar Sain in 1950 and it was launched in 1961.
(ii) Introduction of canal irrigation has brought perceptible changes in the agricultural economy of the command area.
(iii) Spread of canal irrigation has led to increase in cultivated area and crop intensity.
(iv) Traditional crops of jowar, bajra have been replaced by rice and wheat etc.
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): “The agriculturally rich states of Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh are facing the crisis of groundwater depletion.”
Reason (R): “More groundwater is utilized for irrigation than water-table recharge.”