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I PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2015-16) SUBJECT: Geography Maximum Marks: 70 CLASS : XII Time allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
i. There are 22 questions in all. ii. All questions are compulsory.
iii. Marks for each question are indicated against it. iv. Question numbers 1 to 7 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark
each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 20 words. v. Question numbers 8 to 13 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80 - 100 words. vi. Question numbers 14 to 20 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words. vii. Question number 21 and 22 are related to identification or locating and
labeling of geographical features on maps. Each question carries 5 marks. viii. Outline maps of the world and India provided to you must be attached within
your answer book. ix. Use of templates or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed.
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1. Which country in the World has the lowest sex ratio? 1
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2. Name any two sub sections of Cotton textile industry in the world. ½+ ½ =1
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3. Name the urban agglomeration of India that has the highest number of Intra-state
migration. 1
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4. How is the cropping Intensity calculated in India? 1

5. Name the city where the head quarter of World Trade Organization is located. 1
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6. Which state of India has the highest rank in Human Development Index 1
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7. In which region of India are most of the Metallic minerals found? 1
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8. How does the theory of “Neo-Determinism” educate us to save the Environment and
Ourselves ? Explain in your words by giving example of regulation of traffic by using lights in the cities. 3
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9. Explain any three characteristics of Clustered rural Settlements of India. 3
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10. What are the two components of population growth in India? Describe the main feature of each component. 1+2=3
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11. Study the map given below and answer the questions that follow. 1+1+1=3 (11.1) Name the trans-continental railway shown in the given map. (11.2) Name the terminal stations of this railway line. (11.3) Mention any two characteristics of this railway line.
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12. India facing a twin problem of water resources i.e., one side floods and another side drought. Water scarcity is mainly due to over utilization and pollution. Nature is providing sufficient water for the people and the people unable to make use of this precious natural water. The depleting water resources may lead to social conflicts and disputes. In India the water resources are depleting very fast. The linking of rivers in India may solve water problems to some extent. 3 X 1 = 5
Read the above paragraph and answer the following questions:
12.1 Do you think that interlink of rivers will solve water crisis in India? If yes, How? 12.2 Mention two human activities that are responsible for the scarcity of water 12.3 Suggest one measure to conserve rain water.
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13. How are countries classified on the basis of Human Development Index? 3
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14. What is Medical Tourism? Explain the scope of medical services for overseas
patients in India. 1+4=5
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15. Define the term “Growth of Population.” Describe the four phases of population growth in India. 1 +4 =5
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16. How can manufacturing industries are classified. Bring out two differences between Modern large scale manufacturing industries and traditional large scale manufacturing industries. 3 +2 = 5
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17. Inspite of significant developments Indian agriculture suffers from certain
problems. Explain. 5

18. Distinguish between Nomadic herding and commercial live stock rearing. 5
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19. What is international trade? Describe the basis of international trade with
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20. Explain any five strategies adopted by the government of India for the development of drought prone areas. 5

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21. In the political outline map of the World, five features A, B, C, D and E have been shown. Identify these features, with the help of the information given below and write their correct names : 5 X 1 = 5
A. A country having the highest rank in Human Development Index 2005. B. OPEC country. C. Head quarters of ASEAN. D. Important sea port in North America E. Important country of commercial live stock rearing.
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22. On the given outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols: 5 X 1 = 5
(22.1) The state having the largest area. (22.2) The leading coffee producing state. (22.3) A Nuclear Power Station of Maharashtra. (22.4) The South Indian state having highest ground water utilization of it’s total ground water potential. (22.5) An integrated Iron and Steel plant in Odisha.
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For Question no. 21 . 21 WORLD MAP:
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I PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2015-16) MARKING SCHEME MARKS: 70
CLASS: XII SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
1 U.A.E (468 females per 1000 males) 1
2 Handloom, power-loom and mill sectors (Any 2 to be mentioned) ½ + ½ =1
3 Mumbai 1
Net Sown Area
7 Metallic minerals are found in peninsular plateau / peninsular region/ Chotanagpur plateau region.
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8 Neo determinism or stop and go determinism. The concept shows that neither there is a situation of absolute necessity (environmental determinism) nor there is a condition of absolute freedom (possibilism). It means that human beings can conquer nature by obeying it.
1. Green signal educates us to use environment judiciously. 2. Amber light tells us to think before using any resource. 3. Free run on red signals causes accident i.e., liberties taken by
developed economies has damaged environment. (any other individual response with suitable justification should also be accepted)
1 ½ + 1 ½ = 3
9 Characteristics of clustered rural settlements of India- 1. The clustered rural settlement is a compact or closely built up area of
houses. 2. In this type of village the general living area is distinct and separated
from the surrounding farms, barns and pastures. 3. The closely built up area and its intervening streets present some
recognizable pattern of geometric shape such as rectangular, radial, linear etc.,
4. Such settlements are generally found on fertile alluvial plains and in the north-eastern states.
5. Sometimes, people live in compact village for security or defense reasons.
6. In Rajasthan scarcity of Water has necessitated compact settlement for maximum utilization of available water resources.
(any 3 points to be explained)
1+1+1= 3
10 1. Birth and Death rate 2. Migration Birth rate in developing countries, there is high birth rate so these countries have a higher population growth rate. When the birth rate is higher than death, the population growth is high. The migration of population also affects growth rate. During when people move from one place to another
1+2 = 3
11 1. Trans-Canadian railway line 2. Halifax and Vancouver 3. It has gained economic significance because it connects Quebec-Montreal industrial region with the wheat belt of the Prairies and Coniferous forests of the North. It carries ores, grains, and timber of these regions.
1+1+1=3
12 Value based question: 12.1 Yes, interlinking of rivers may solve water crisis to some extent in India
1+1+1 =3
since Himalayan rivers are perennial and hit by frequent floods, if we make use of this extra water we can reduce water storage. 12.2 a) Over utilization. b) Pollution of river water 12.3 Construction of more and more dams across flooding rivers. Recharge of ground water by roof top harvesting and other water shed management methods. It is a value based question, so answers may vary. Hence answers should be assessed on the basis of relevant views expressed by the candidates
13 Human Development Index classifies the countries based on their performance in key areas of Health, Education and access to resources. These rankings are based on a score between 0 to 1.
1. The indicator chosen to assess health is the life expectancy at birth. 2. The adult literacy rate and the gross enrollment ratio represent access
to knowledge. 3. Access to resources is measured in terms of purchasing power(in USD) Each of these dimensions is given a weightage of 1/3
1+1+1=3
14 Medical tourism – When medical treatment is combined with International tourism activity, it is known as medical tourism. Scope of Medical Services for overseas patients in India –
1. About 55,000 patients from U.S.A visited India in 2005 for treatment. 2. India has emerged as the leading country of medical tourism in the
world. 3. World class hospitals located in metropolitan cities of India. 4. Medical tourism brings abundant benefits to developing countries like
India. 5. Any other relevant point. (Any 4 points to be explained)
1+4=5
15 Population growth is a change n the number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time. Four phases of population growth –
1. Phase I : 1901-1921- Stagnant growth- High birth rate and high death rate. Reason- Poor health rate-reasons-poor health service, shortage of food grains.
2. Phase II: 1921-1951- steady growth- high birth rate-decline in death rate-reasons- development in medical sciences, better infrastructure.
3. Phase- iii: 1951-1981- Population explosion- rapid fall in mortality rate and high fertility rate-reasons-Improvement of living conditions of the people at large.
4. Phase-IV : 1981-till present – growth rate remained high-decline in crude birth rate- reason-Increase in marriage age, education of the female etc.,
1+4 =5
16 Manufacturing Industries are classified on the following bases: 1. On the basis of size: depending on the amount of capital invested,
number of workers and volume of production into household on cottage, small scale large scale industries.
2. Based on Inputs/Raw materials in Agro-based ,mineral based, chemical based, forest based and animal based industries.
3. Based on Output/Product : Basic goods industries whose products provide raw materials to other industries. Consumer industries, their products reach the consumer directly.
3+2=5
Difference between Traditional and Modern large scale Industries:
1. Traditional Industries are heavy industries located near the coal fields and source of raw material, now known as “smoke stack” industry with problems of pollution etc.
2. Modern large scale have specialization of skills, automation, technological innovation organized structure and stratification
(any two points may be differentiated/contrasted)
17 FIVE MAJOR PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE 1. Dependence on erratic monsoons. 2. Constraints of financial resources. 3. Small size of farms and fragmentation of holdings. 4. Old and inefficient technology. 5. Lack of mechanical farming.
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18 Nomadic Herding Commercial live stock rearing
1. Nomadic herding or pastoral nomadism is a primitive subsistence activity.
2. Herders keep moving from place to place along with their flocks of animals in search of grass land and water supply.
3. A wide range of animals are
kept in different regions.
4. For example in tropic Africa cattle, Sahara and Asiatic deserts-Sheep, goats and camels.
5. Tibet and Andes mountain:-
Three regions are i. Atlantic shores of
North Africa to Arabian Peninsula, into Mongolia and Central China.
ii. Tundra region of Eurasia.
iii. South West Africa and islands of Madagascar.
(any one example)
1. Modern most and specialized activity of animal rearing is in organized way.
2. Permanent ranches are, made for commercial live stock rearing. Ranches are divided into number of parcels.
3. Green and juicy grass is
available: animal husbandries, fresh drinking water is made available.
4. For example in Newzealand, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay and U.S.A
5. It is scientific method in which it is mainly emphasized on breeding, genetic improvement, disease control and health care of animals.
19 International Trade – The exchange of goods and services between various countries. Bases of International Trade:
1. Difference on national resources. 2. Scarcity of goods. 3. Disparity in economic growth. 4. Political relation 5. Cultural factor 6. Transport 7. Specialization(need explanation) 8. Size of population.
( any four points to be explained)
1+4=5
20 Strategies adopted by the government of India for the development of drought prone areas:
1. Emphasis on the construction of labour intensive work. 2. Emphasis on irrigation projects.
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3. Land development programmes. 4. Afforestation. 5. Grass land development. 6. Creation of basic rural infrastructure such as electricity, roads, market,
credit. 7. Adoption of integrated water shed development approach at micro
level. 8. Restoring ecological balance between water soil, plants and human
and animal population. (Any 5 points to be explained)
21 World map: A. Norway B. Saudi Arabia C. Jakarta D. New York E. Australia
5x1 =5
22 India map: (22.1) Rajasthan (22.1) Karnataka (22.3) Tarapur (22.4) Tamil Nadu (22.5) Rourkela
5x1=5
CBSE Pre Board Set-I Solved Question Paper Class XII Geography
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