Geography · 2019 · Set 64/2/1

CBSE Class 12 Geography 2019 — Set 64/2/1

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 64/2/1

Real board examination⚠ Old pattern · pre-2020 syllabus

Sets

About the 2019 exam: The 2019 exam used CBSE's older pattern — 22 questions for 70 marks, all subjective (no MCQs), ending in two 5-mark map questions. All three series (64/1/1, 64/2/1, 64/3/1) are here in full, each verified against the official CBSE paper. Topics since removed from the syllabus — the world's Population Composition and Human Settlements chapters, and India's Migration, Human Development and Manufacturing Industries chapters — are badged and filterable above.

This paper has 4 questions on a topic removed in CBSE’s 2023-24 syllabus update (each marked Not in syllabus). It’s kept for historical accuracy — the exam really asked it that year — but isn’t in the current syllabus and doesn’t count toward a concept’s importance. Switch to to focus on what’s still examinable.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2019. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks: 70
Questions: 22
Duration: 180 min
Sections: 4

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 22 of this paper’s questions (100% of the full paper), with 22 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

Section	Type	Questions	Marks each	Total
ASection A	Very short answer (≤40 words)	7	1	7
BSection B	Short answer (80-100 words)	6	3	18
CSection C	Long answer (≤150 words)	7	5	35
DSection D	Map-based (World political map + political map of India)	2	5	10
Total		22		70

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

Geography

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 64/2/1

Series/Set: 64/2/1Roll No. ________

Time Allowed: 3 hoursMaximum Marks: 70

General Instructions

This question paper contains 22 questions divided into 4 sections — A, B, C, D.
Section A comprises 7 questions of 1 mark each (Very short answer (≤40 words)).
Section B comprises 6 questions of 3 marks each (Short answer (80-100 words)).
Section C comprises 7 questions of 5 marks each (Long answer (≤150 words)).
Section D comprises 2 questions of 5 marks each (Map-based (World political map + political map of India)).

Above is the official exam pattern. The questions printed below are those we currently hold for this paper.

Section A

Very short answer (≤40 words) · 1 mark each · 7 of 7 shown

Q1.

Why is sex ratio favourable to women in many European countries ? Explain any one reason.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Population Composition (world sex ratio) (removed 2023-24)

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Q2.

Examine the concept of ‘human development’ as introduced by Mahbub-ul-Haq.

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Q3.

Mention any two characteristics of ‘linear pattern’ of rural settlements in the world.

(OR)

Mention any two characteristics of ‘rectangular pattern’ of rural settlements in the world.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Human Settlements (World Patterns) (removed 2023-24)

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Q4.

Write the meaning of ‘medical tourism’.

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Q5.

Why has Chhattisgarh recorded the lowest level in the Human Development Index (H.D.I.) ?

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — India's Human Development (removed 2023-24)

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Q6.

Mention any two reasons for the deterioration of water quality in India.

(OR)

Mention any two methods for the conservation of water in India.

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Q7.

How does air pollution affect human health ?

(OR)

How does noise pollution affect human health ?

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Section B

Short answer (80-100 words) · 3 marks each · 6 of 6 shown

Q1.

‘‘Human beings are directly dependent on nature for resources which sustain them.’’ Examine the statement. OR ‘‘The knowledge about nature is extremely important to develop technology.’’ Examine the statement.

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Q2.

Study the following table and answer the questions that follow : World : Imports and Exports (in millions of U.S. \) | Year | Exports Total Merchandise | Imports Total Merchandise | | --- | --- | --- | | 1955 | 95,000 | 99,000 | | 1965 | 1,90,000 | 1,99,000 | | 1975 | 8,77,000 | 9,12,000 | | 1985 | 19,54,000 | 20,15,000 | | 1995 | 51,62,000 | 52,92,000 | | 2005 | 1,03,93,000 | 1,07,53,000 | | 2015 | 1,55,83,232 | 1,56,28,204 | (9.1) Which aspect of trade has shown rapid growth ? (9.2) Has the total volume of trade increased or decreased ? (9.3) Why does import take place ? Write any two reasons. [Visually Impaired alternative in lieu of Q.9: Explain three important aspects of international trade.]

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Q3.

‘‘The period from 1901 to 1921 is referred to as a stagnant phase of India’s population growth.’’ Substantiate the statement.

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Q4.

How does intermixing of people from diverse cultures due to migration have positive values ? Explain.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Migration: Types, Causes and Consequences (removed 2023-24)

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Q5.

Describe the development of medieval towns in India during the Mughal period. OR Describe the development of modern towns in India during the British period.

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Q6.

Study the given map carefully and answer the questions that follow : [Map printed: INDIRA GANDHI CANAL COMMAND AREA] (13.1) Mention the source of origin of this canal. (13.2) Why is the area to the east of the canal under lift irrigation ? (13.3) Explain the economic significance of this canal for the command area. [Visually Impaired alternative in lieu of Q.13: ‘‘Introduction of irrigation through Indira Gandhi Canal has brought about a visible change in the agricultural economy of the canal command area.’’ Explain the statement.]

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Section C

Long answer (≤150 words) · 5 marks each · 7 of 7 shown

Q1.

Explain the economic and cultural factors that influence the distribution of population in the world.

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Q2.

Explain with examples how commercial livestock rearing has become a specialised activity in the world.

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Q3.

Differentiate between ‘small scale manufacturing’ and ‘large scale manufacturing’ in the world. OR Differentiate between agro-based industries and mineral-based industries in the world.

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Q4.

Describe the significance of ‘Trans-Siberian Railway’. OR Describe the significance of ‘Trans-Canadian Railway’.

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Q5.

Explain with examples how ‘modern agricultural technology’ has brought a significant increase in agricultural output in India.

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Q6.

‘‘The non-conventional sources of energy in India will provide more sustained and environment friendly energy.’’ Examine the statement. OR ‘‘Conservation of mineral resources is essential for the development of India.’’ Examine the statement.

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Q7.

‘‘Indian railways network is one of the longest networks of the world and has contributed a lot to the growth of the economy.’’ Support the statement.

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Section D

Map-based (World political map + political map of India) · 5 marks each · 2 of 2 shown

Q1.

On the given political outline map of the World (on page 13), five geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D and E. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them : A. An area of nomadic herding B. An industrial region C. An international airport D. A mega city E. The terminal station of ‘Trans-Continental Railway’ [Visually Impaired alternative in lieu of Q.21: (21.1) Mention any one area of nomadic herding in Africa. (21.2) Name any one industrial region of Europe. (21.3) Name any one international airport of the United States of America. (21.4) Name any one mega city of Brazil. (21.5) Name any one terminal station of Trans-Siberian Railway.]

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Q2.

Locate and label any five of the following geographical features on the given political outline map of India (on page 15) : (22.1) The city with more than 10 million population in West Bengal (22.2) The leading producer State of cotton (22.3) The software technology park in Punjab (22.4) The Headquarter of Southern Railway Zone (22.5) The international airport in Karnataka (22.6) The major seaport in Gujarat (22.7) Khetri copper mines (22.8) The State with lowest level of urbanisation [Visually Impaired alternative in lieu of Q.22 (attempt any five): (22.1) Name the city located in West Bengal having more than 10 million population. (22.2) Which is the leading producer State of cotton in India ? (22.3) Name the software technology park located in Punjab. (22.4) Which is the Headquarter of Southern Railway Zone ? (22.5) Name the international airport located in Karnataka. (22.6) Name the major seaport located in Gujarat. (22.7) In which State of India are Khetri copper mines located ? (22.8) Name the State of India having the lowest level of urbanization.]

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