CBSE Class 12 Geography Previous Year Question Paper 2017 Delhi Set-1
This is the CBSE Class 12 Geography Previous Year Question Paper for Delhi Set-1 from 2017. The paper contains a total of 22 compulsory questions. It is divided into sections with varying marks and word limits. Questions 1-7 are very short answer type, carrying 1 mark each and requiring answers within 40 words. Questions 8-13 are short answer type, worth 3 marks each, with one value-based question, and answers should not exceed 80-100 words. Questions 14-20 are long answer type, carrying 5 marks each, with answers limited to 150 words. Finally, questions 21 and 22 are map-based questions worth 5 marks each, requiring identification or locating and labelling of geographical features on provided outline maps of the World and India. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Geography |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of 22 questions divided into very short answer, short answer, and long answer types, along with map-based questions, carrying marks from 1 to 5.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Settlements
- Population
- National Highways
- Gathering
- Transport Systems
- Farming
- Inland Waterways
- Map Work
Important topics
- Types of Settlements
- Least Populated State
- National Highways Authority Function
- Gathering Competition
- Node vs Link
- Rainfed Farming Classification
- Volga Waterway Development
- Map-based Questions
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Question paper text
Question Paper Delhi 2017 set 1 CBSE Class 12 Geography
General Instructions:
- There are 22 questions in all.
All questions are compulsory.
- Question numbers 1-7 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 40 words.
- Question numbers 8-13 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Out of which one question is a value based question. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80-100 words.
- Question numbers 14-20 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> Question numbers 21 and 22 are related to identification or locating and labelling of geographical features on maps carrying 5 marks each.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> Outline maps of the World and India provided to you must be attached within your answer-book.
- Use of templates or stencils for drawing outline map.
1. Which are the two major types of settlements according to their shape found in the world?
Ans. Two major types of settlements:
- Compact settlement
- Dispersed settlement
- Name the state of India having the least share of population according to the Census 2011.
Ans. State having least share of population: Sikkim
- What is the major function of the National Highways Authority of India?
Ans. Major function of the National Highway Authority of India is: Operation, maintenance and development of National Highways.
- Why has gathering little chance of becoming important at the global level? Explain one reason.
Ans. Gathering:
Products of gathering (an activity) cannot compete in the world market as synthetic products are of better quality and available in large quantities/ and are lower priced.
- How is 'node' different from 'link' in transport system?
Ans. Difference between a Node and a Link: A Node is the meeting point of two or more routes. A Link is a road that joins two nodes.
- Classify rainfed farming on the basis of adequacy of soil moisture during cropping season.
Ans. Classification of Rain fed farming:
- Dry land farming
- Wet land farming
- "The Volga is one of the most developed inland water-ways in Russia". Justify.
Ans. The Volga inland water-way:
- It connects various industrial regions of Russia.
- It connects various navigable canals.
- Study the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Geography Previous Year Question Paper from the 2017 Delhi Set-1 examination.
What is the structure of the Geography 2017 paper?
The paper has 22 questions divided into very short answer (1 mark), short answer (3 marks), long answer (5 marks), and map-based (5 marks) questions.
How does solving previous year papers help?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their confidence and performance.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The text mentions 22 questions with marks ranging from 1 to 5, but the total marks and duration are not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Are there any specific instructions for answering?
Yes, there are word limits for different question types (e.g., 40 words for 1-mark questions, 80-100 for 3-mark, 150 for 5-mark) and instructions for map work.
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