CBSE Class 12 Geography Board Question Paper 2013
This is the CBSE Class 12 Geography Board Question Paper from 2013 for the Delhi region. The exam was conducted for a duration of 3 hours and had a maximum mark of 70. It contains a total of 26 questions, all of which are compulsory. The paper is divided into sections with varying marks and word limits for answers. Question numbers 1 to 10 are very short answer questions (1 mark each, max 20 words). Question numbers 11 to 20 are short answer questions (3 marks each, max 80 words). Question numbers 21 to 25 are long answer questions (5 marks each, max 150 words). Question 26 involves map work, requiring students to locate and label geographical features on provided outline maps of the World and India. Solving this previous year question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, assess their preparation level, and improve their performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Geography |
| Session | 2013 |
| 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 map-based questions. The total marks for the exam are 70, and the duration is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Crude Birth Rate
- Sex Ratio Calculation
- World Trade Organisation
- Female Literacy Rate in India
- Population Growth Rate
- Mining Towns
- Sectoral Planning
- Rural Roads in India
- Hinter Land
- Water Pollution
- Possibilism
- Slums in India
- Trans-Siberian Railway
- Cyber Space
- Internet Advantages
- International Trade
- Rural to Urban Migration
- Helmeted Settlements
- Copper Mining
- Heavy Industry Location
- Human Values
- Map Work
Important topics
- Possibilism
- Slums in India
- Trans-Siberian Railway
- Rural to Urban Migration
- Copper Mining
- Heavy Industry Location
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Question paper text
CBSE Class XII - Geography Delhi Board Question Paper 2013
Time: 3 hrs
Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
<math>\bullet</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.
<math>\bullet</math> 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.
- Give the meaning of crude birth rate. (1)
- How is the sex ratio calculated in different countries of the world? (1)
- State any two functions of World Trade Organisation. (W.T.O.). (1)
- Which state of India has the lowest female literacy rate? (1)
- Mention any two causes of negative growth rate of population in India during 1911-192. (1)
- Give any two examples of mining towns in India. (1)
- What is 'Sectoral Planning'? (1)
- Why the density of rural roads is very low in the hill areas of India? Give one reason. (1)
- Give the meaning of term 'Hinter Land'. (1)
- Mention any two sources of water pollution in India. (1)
- Explain the concept of possibilism with three suitable examples. (3)
- Analyse any three major problems of slums dwellers in India. (3)
- Explain any three points of economic significance of 'Trans-Siberian Railway'. (3)
- What is cyber space? Describe any two advantages of internet. (3)
- Explain with example, how 'stage of economic development' and 'foreign
investment' become the bases of international trade? (3)
- Explain three push factors that have caused rural to urban migration in India. (3)
- What are helmeted settlements? Mention any two areas of India where such
settlements are found. (3)
- Give two advantages of copper. Mention four main copper mining areas of India. (3)
- Explain the role of 'power' and 'raw material' in the location of heavy industries in
India. (3)
- Explain any three human values which are required to empower socially and
economically disadvantaged people. (3)
- Study the given map, showing the areas of subsistence gathering carefully and
answer the following questions: <math>(2+2+1)</math>
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Geography Board Question Paper from the year 2013, specifically for the Delhi region.
What is the structure of the Geography 2013 paper?
The paper contains 26 questions divided into very short answer (1 mark), short answer (3 marks), and long answer (5 marks) categories, plus a map-based question. It is worth 70 marks and has a 3-hour duration.
How can solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and marking scheme, thereby improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.
What are the word limits for different question types?
Very short answer questions have a limit of 20 words, short answer questions up to 80 words, and long answer questions up to 150 words.
Is map work included in the paper?
Yes, question number 26 is related to identifying or locating and labelling geographical features on outline maps of the World and India.
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