CBSE Class 12 Geography Board Question Paper 2014 - Delhi
This is the CBSE Class 12 Geography Board Question Paper from 2014 for the Delhi region. The exam was conducted for 3 hours and carried a total of 70 marks. It contains 26 questions in all, with all questions being compulsory. The paper is divided into sections based on question types and marks: questions 1 to 10 are very short answer questions (1 mark each, max 20 words), questions 11 to 20 are short answer questions (3 marks each, max 80 words), and questions 21 to 25 are long answer questions (5 marks each, max 150 words). Question 26 involves map-based identification and labelling on outline maps of the World and India. Solving this previous year's question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Geography |
| Session | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 26 questions in total, divided into very short answer (1 mark), short answer (3 marks), and long answer (5 marks) types, along with a map-based question. The total marks are 70 and the duration is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Quaternary activities
- Digital divide
- Seaports
- Road density
- Ancient towns
- Trading partners
- Kolkata port
- Western coast seaports
- Truck farming
- Acid rains
- Physical Geography
- Human Geography
- Household Industries
- Railway lines
- Rural settlements
- Urban settlements
- Cropping seasons
Important topics
- Quaternary activities
- Digital divide
- Road density
- Household Industries
- Rural vs Urban settlements
- Cropping seasons
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Question paper text
CBSE Class XII - Geography Delhi Board Question Paper 2014
Time: 3 hrs
Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
<math>\blacktriangle</math> There are 26 questions in all.
All questions are compulsory.
<math>\bullet</math> Marks of each question are indicated against it.
- Question numbers 1 to 10 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 20 words.
Question numbers 11 to 20 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80 words.
<math>\bullet</math> Question numbers 21 to 25 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words.
Question number 26 is related to identification or locating and labelling of geographical features on maps.
Outline maps of the World and India provided to you must be attached within your answer-book.
Use of template or stencils for drawing maps is allowed.
- Define the term 'quaternary activities'. (1)
- Give the meaning of 'digital divide'. (1)
- Name the seaports on each end of Suez Canal. (1)
- Define the term 'road density.' (1)
- Give any two examples of ancient towns of India. (1)
- Name the country which is the largest trading partner of India. (1)
- Name the seaport which was constructed to reduce the congestion at Kolkata port.(1)
- Name the major seaport which was developed just after independence on the western coast of India. (1)
- What is truck farming?
(1)
- Mention the root cause of acid rains'.
(1)
- "There is mutual interaction between the elements of Physical Geography and Human Geography." Support the statement with suitable examples. (3)
- Describe any three characteristics of 'Household Industries. (3)
- Study the map given below and answer the questions that follow: <math>(1/2 + 1/2 + 2)</math>
amkeeps Vancouver Calcar Victoria Winnipeg
km 333 333 666 km
(13.1) Name the railway line shown on this map.
(13.2) Name the terminal station of this railway along the Atlantic Coast.
(13.3) Why is this railway line known as 'economic artery' of the country through which it passes?
- Differentiate between rural and urban settlements of India in three points. (3)
- State any two characteristics each of the three distinct 'cropping seasons' of India.
(3)
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Geography Previous Year Board Question Paper from 2014 for the Delhi region.
What is the total mark and time duration for the exam?
The Geography board paper is for a maximum of 70 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
How many questions are there in the paper?
There are a total of 26 questions in the Geography 2014 paper.
What types of questions are included?
The paper includes very short answer, short answer, long answer, and map-based questions.
How does solving previous year papers help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, marking scheme, and question types, improving their exam preparation and confidence.
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