Geography · 2019 · Set 64/3/1

CBSE Class 12 Geography 2019 — Set 64/3/1

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 64/3/1

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 3 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 64/3/1

Series/Set: 64/3/1Roll 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.

(a) What is the utility of Bauxite as a mineral ?

(OR)

(b) Define the term ‘Mineral’.

[1]

Q2.

Which activity covers the work of a lawyer ?

[1]

Q3.

(a) Differentiate between Rural and Urban settlements on the basis of occupation.

(OR)

(b) Differentiate between Rural and Urban settlements on the basis of social relationship.

[1]

Q4.

Why is Chennai port not suitable for large ships ? Explain any one reason.

[1]

Q5.

How does nature of terrain influence the density of roads in India ?

[1]

Q6.

(a) Analyse the term ‘Mechanisation’.

(OR)

(b) Analyse the term ‘Manufacturing’.

[1]

Q7.

Evaluate the concept introduced by Griffith Taylor.

[1]

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Section B

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

Q1.

Examine any three characteristics of viticulture.

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Q2.

(a) Explain with examples any three measures that can be helpful in population control in the world. OR (b) How does the climate influence the distribution of population in the world ? Explain with examples.

[3]

Q3.

Study the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow : (10.1) Identify the waterway and name it. (10.2) Through which countries does this waterway pass ? (10.3) Explain the economic importance of this waterway. [Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 10 : Explain any three characteristics of the Danube inland waterway.]

[3]

Q4.

Analyse any three features of countries with medium levels of human development.

[3]

Q5.

(a) Evaluate any three features of the ‘clustered rural settlements’ in India. OR (b) Evaluate the factors affecting the different types of rural settlements in India.

[3]

Q6.

Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow : (13.1) Name the State in which this steel plant is located. (13.2) Which rail route provides transport facilities to this plant ? (13.3) What is the main source of power for this steel plant ? [Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 13 : Explain any three characteristics of Tata Steel Plant.]

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Manufacturing Industries (India) (removed 2023-24)

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Section C

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

Q1.

Define the term ‘Trading Centre’. Differentiate between ‘Retail Trading’ and ‘Wholesale Trading’ in the World.

[5]

Q2.

(a) Explain with examples the economic and socio-cultural problems of urban settlements of developing countries in the world. OR (b) Why has suburbanisation developed ? Explain the Administrative, Trading and Cultural Towns with examples.

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

[5]

Q3.

(a) Describe the economic consequences of migration on both areas of origin and destination in India. OR (b) Mention the two bases of migration as enumerated in the Census of India. Explain the four streams of internal migration in India.

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

[5]

Q4.

(a) Explain with examples the development of International Trade. OR (b) Explain with examples the population factor as the basis of international trade.

[5]

Q5.

Describe the various changes of economy affecting the land use in India.

[5]

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Q6.

Describe the importance of any two rainwater harvesting methods to conserve water resources.

[5]

Q7.

‘‘The introduction of irrigation in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area has transformed its ecology and economy.’’ Analyse the statement.

[5]

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 these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn on the map near them : A. The country having highest growth rate of population B. An area of Mediterranean agriculture C. A Mega city D. A large country of the continent in terms of area E. An international airport [Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 21 : (21.1) Name the country having the highest growth rate of population in the world. (21.2) Name any one area of Mediterranean agriculture of Australia. (21.3) Name any one Mega city of Japan. (21.4) Which is the largest country in terms of area in North America ? (21.5) Name any one international airport of South America.]

[5]

Q2.

Locate and label any five of the following geographical features on the political outline map of India with appropriate symbols (on page 15) : (22.1) The State having the highest rank in the Human Development Index (22.2) The State having highest population density (2011) (22.3) The leading groundnut producer State (22.4) Bailadila – iron ore mines (22.5) An oil refinery in Punjab (22.6) A centre of cotton textile industry in Karnataka (22.7) The major seaport in Andhra Pradesh (22.8) The eastern terminal station of East-West Corridor [Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 22. Attempt any five questions. (22.1) Which State of India has the highest rank in the Human Development Index ? (22.2) In which State of India is the density of population (2011) the highest ? (22.3) Which State of India is the leading producer in groundnut ? (22.4) In which State are the Bailadila – iron ore mines located ? (22.5) Name the oil refinery located in Punjab. (22.6) Name any centre of cotton textile industry located in Karnataka. (22.7) Name the major sea port located in Andhra Pradesh. (22.8) Name the easternmost place of East-West Corridor.]

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