The CBSE Class 12 Geography Answer Key 2025 has been released, providing students with the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam conducted on February 24, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
This answer key enables students to evaluate their performance, calculate probable scores, and identify areas of improvement. Below are the key details and steps to download the answer key for all sets.
Overview of CBSE Class 12 Geography Exam 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CBSE Class 12 Geography Exam 2025 |
| Exam Date | February 24, 2025 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM) |
| Total Marks | 80 |
| Question Paper Sets | Set 1, Set 2, Set 3 (Multiple Codes) |
| Answer Key Status | Available (Unofficial) |
| Official Website | www.cbse.gov.in |
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CBSE Class 12th Geography Answer Key 2025
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SECTION – A
Question no. 1 to 17 are Multiple Choice Type Questions. (17 x 1 = 17)
1. The concept of ‘Neodeterminism’ was introduced by ____________ .
(A) Ehrlich
(B) C. Semple
(C) Griffith Taylor
(D) Humboldt
Answer: (C) Griffith Taylor
2. “Human geography is the synthetic study of relationship between human societies and earth’s surface.” This definition of human geography is given by __________ .
(A) Vidal-de-la-Blache
(B) Richard Hartshorne
(C) Ritter
(D) Ratzel
Answer: (A) Vidal-de-la-Blache
3. Which one of the following is the core concern of geography as a discipline?
(A) To understand population distribution and the factors affecting the same.
(B) To understand the relationship between resource distribution and its utilisation.
(C) To understand the earth as the home of human beings and its sustainability.
(D) To understand the earth as the home of natural resources and their
Answer: (C) To understand the earth as the home of human beings and its sustainability.
4. 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 port. Options:
(A) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
(B) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
(C) Only (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
(D) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
Answer: (A) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
5. 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.’
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(D) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
6. 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”.
(A) bilateral trade policy
(B) multi-lateral trade policy
(C) foreign trade policy
(D) internal need policy
Answer: (C) foreign trade policy
7. 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
Options:
(A) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
(B) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
(C) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Answer:(B) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
8. 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 a direct relation with rural settlements.
Options:
(A) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
(B) Only (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
(C) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
(D) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
Answer: (C) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
9. 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 utilised for irrigation than water-table recharge.’
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct reason of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).
(C) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
(D) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct reason of (A).
10. Read the following statements related to the Indira Gandhi Canal Project carefully and choose the correct option:
(i) The Indira Gandhi Canal project was conceived by Kanwar Sain in 1950 and it was launched in 1961.
(ii) The introduction of canal irrigation has brought perceptible changes in the agricultural economy of the command area.
(iii) The spread of canal irrigation has led to an increase in cultivated area and crop intensity.
(iv) Traditional crops of jowar, and bajra have been replaced by rice and wheat etc.
Options:
(A) (i), (ii) and (iv) only are correct.
(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only are correct.
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only are correct.
(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only are correct.
Answer: (D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only are correct.
11. Read the following statements related to international trade in India carefully and choose the correct option:
(i) India has a long coastline surrounded by ocean from three sides.
(ii) Indian coasts have a large number of well-developed seaports.
(iii) Kandla port exports huge amount of iron-ore.
(iv) The transportation cost by water is very cheap for voluminous items.
Options:
(A) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
(B) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
(C) Only (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
(D) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
Answer: (A) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
12. Why is it that slums are the areas of residence with 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.
Options:
(A) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
(B) Only (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
(C) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
(D) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
Answer: (A) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
13. The watershed management programme in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh is funded by which one of the following ministries?
Options:
(A) Rural Development
(B) Environment
(C) Transport
(D) Irrigation
Answer: (A) Rural Development
14. Local names like Panna, Para, Palli, Nagla, Dhani etc. are examples of which of the following types of rural settlements in India?
Options:
(A) Clustered settlement
(B) Semi-clustered settlement
(C) Hamleted settlement
(D) Dispersed settlement
Answer: (C) Hamleted settlement
Study the following table carefully and answer the Question No. 15 to 17:
Composition of India’s export: 2009-2017
(Percentage share in exports)
| Commodities | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and allied products | 10.0 | 9.9 | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Ore and minerals | 4.9 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Manufactured goods | 67.4 | 68.0 | 72.9 | 73.6 |
| Crude and petroleum products | 16.2 | 16.8 | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Other commodities | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
15. Under which one of the following categories of commodities, the maximum decline in export is recorded from 2015-16 to 2016-17?
Options:
(A) Agriculture and allied products
(B) Ore and minerals
(C) Crude and petroleum products
(D) Other commodities
Answer: (D) Other commodities
16. Under which one of the following categories of commodities, the increase in export is observed from 2010-11 to 2016-17?
Options:
(A) Agriculture and allied products
(B) Ore and minerals
(C) Crude and petroleum products
(D) Other commodities
Answer: (A) Agriculture and allied products
17. Under which one of the following categories of commodities, an increase in export is continuously observed?
Options:
(A) Agriculture and allied products
(B) Ore and minerals
(C) Manufactured goods
(D) Other commodities
Answer: (C) Manufactured goods