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CBSE 12 Geography Question Paper-2016 Set-2

CBSE 12 Geography Question Paper-2016 Set-2

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Geeography board exam questions from the year 216 set-2, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-03
CBSE Class 12 2016 Grade 12 Geography

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Why is sex ratio in some European countries recorded favourable to females?

A
Due to higher female literacy rate
B
Due to higher life expectancy of females
C
Due to more female births
D
Due to female migration

Name the state of India with the largest area.

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra

Define the term β€˜technopolies’.

A
Cities known for agriculture
B
Urban centers with advanced technology-based industries
C
Areas with military power
D
Regions known for coal mining

How is β€˜Barter system’ practiced among tribal communities?

A
Through use of coins
B
By exchanging goods without using money
C
Through mobile payments
D
By banking systems

Which Union Territory has the lowest population density as per 2011 Census?

A
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
B
Lakshadweep
C
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D
Chandigarh

What is the primary cause of urbanization in India?

A
Decline in agricultural output
B
Development of infrastructure
C
Migration due to better job opportunities
D
Government policies

What does the term β€˜green revolution’ refer to?

A
Increase in forest area
B
Use of organic manure in farming
C
Rapid increase in agricultural production
D
Decline in rural population

Which of the following is the largest producer of tea in India?

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Assam
D
Tamil Nadu

Which river is known for forming the largest delta in the world?

A
Yamuna
B
Krishna
C
Godavari
D
Ganga

Which of the following rivers does not originate in India?

A
Ganga
B
Brahmaputra
C
Yamuna
D
Godavari

Which state in India has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 census?

A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Himachal Pradesh

Which of the following human activities leads to deforestation?

A
Terrace farming
B
Mining
C
Wind farming
D
Horticulture

What is the main cause of acid rain?

A
Dust and sand particles
B
Carbon dioxide
C
Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen
D
Methane

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A
Solar energy
B
Petroleum
C
Wind energy
D
Tidal energy

What is the percentage of forest area recommended by the National Forest Policy?

A
23%
B
33%
C
25%
D
45%

Which of the following is a feature of commercial farming?

A
Use of primitive tools
B
High capital input
C
Shifting cultivation
D
Manual irrigation

Which factor is responsible for uneven distribution of population in India?

A
Availability of minerals
B
Fertile soil and climate
C
Religious beliefs
D
Language diversity

Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

A
Nuclear energy
B
Wind energy
C
Solar energy
D
Coal

Which of these is a feature of sustainable development?

A
Overexploitation of resources
B
Ignoring environmental impact
C
Meeting present needs without compromising future
D
Rapid industrialization

Which region in India is known as the 'Granary of India'?

A
Punjab-Haryana region
B
Eastern Ghats
C
Central Highlands
D
Deccan Plateau

Which state is the largest producer of bauxite in India?

A
Jharkhand
B
Odisha
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Gujarat

Which mineral is used to generate nuclear energy?

A
Uranium
B
Coal
C
Manganese
D
Bauxite

Which sector of the economy includes farming, fishing and forestry?

A
Tertiary sector
B
Primary sector
C
Secondary sector
D
Quaternary sector

Which organization in India is responsible for map publication?

A
ISRO
B
Survey of India
C
IMD
D
CSIR

Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?

A
Rice
B
Wheat
C
Sugarcane
D
Maize

What type of farming is practiced on small patches of land with primitive tools?

A
Commercial farming
B
Shifting cultivation
C
Plantation farming
D
Mixed farming

Which crop is grown in red and laterite soil regions?

A
Wheat
B
Tea
C
Rice
D
Maize

Which state leads in the production of cotton in India?

A
Gujarat
B
Punjab
C
Haryana
D
West Bengal

Which transport system is ideal for long-distance transport of heavy goods?

A
Airways
B
Railways
C
Roadways
D
Waterways

Which state has the longest coastline in India?

A
Maharashtra
B
Kerala
C
Gujarat
D
Odisha