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CBSE 12 Geography Question Paper-2016 Set-3

CBSE 12 Geography Question Paper-2016 Set-3

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Geography board exam questions from the year 2016 set 3, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

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

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Why is the age structure considered an important indicator of population composition?

A
It reflects the income of a population
B
It shows the number of literate people
C
It indicates the level of development
D
It affects dependency and workforce availability

Which aspect is a key indicator of human development?

A
Owning property
B
Leading a long and healthy life
C
Using advanced gadgets
D
Living in urban areas

What characterizes agri-business farms?

A
They are labor-intensive and small
B
They focus on traditional tools
C
They are mechanized and large
D
They produce food grains only

What is the main role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

A
Managing oil production
B
Regulating global climate
C
Promoting free and fair trade
D
Monitoring tourism activities

Which Indian state had the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 census?

A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Goa
D
Maharashtra

Which major sea port on the eastern coast of India has a landlocked harbour?

A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
Kandla
D
Visakhapatnam

Which is the largest state of India by area?

A
Rajasthan
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Maharashtra

What is the demographic cycle?

A
A pattern of population increase and decrease over time
B
A survey on population age
C
A record of economic activities
D
An industrial development model

Which stage in demographic transition has high birth and death rates?

A
Final stage
B
Middle stage
C
Early stage
D
Advanced stage

Why is tourism considered a major economic activity?

A
It leads to industrial pollution
B
It promotes religious festivals
C
It generates employment and income
D
It encourages rural migration

Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy?

A
Coal
B
Petroleum
C
Natural Gas
D
Solar Energy

Why are modern towns in India mostly found near ports and railway stations?

A
Due to British colonial planning
B
Because of ancient temples
C
For availability of water
D
Because of forest clearance

Which of these cities is a mega city in Europe?

A
London
B
Tokyo
C
Sydney
D
New York

Which country has the lowest population density in Asia?

A
Bhutan
B
Maldives
C
Mongolia
D
Nepal

Which of the following is an integrated steel plant in Jharkhand?

A
Bokaro
B
Bhilai
C
Durgapur
D
Salem

Which canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?

A
Suez Canal
B
Panama Canal
C
Kiel Canal
D
Grand Canal

Which of the following is a major consequence of migration?

A
Population stability
B
Soil erosion
C
Environmental degradation
D
Cultural homogeneity

What is a key difference between Nomadic herding and Commercial livestock rearing?

A
Nomadic herding is capital-intensive
B
Commercial rearing involves small scale
C
Nomadic herding depends on seasonal migration
D
Both are practiced in urban areas

Which is a major cause of agricultural distress in India?

A
Rising gold prices
B
Indebtedness and erratic monsoon
C
Population growth
D
Railway connectivity

Which state has Mayurbhanj iron ore mining area?

A
Odisha
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Jharkhand
D
Maharashtra

Which Indian state had the smallest rural population as per the 2011 census?

A
Delhi
B
Goa
C
Sikkim
D
Nagaland

Which is the headquarter of the South Central Railway Zone?

A
Chennai
B
Secunderabad
C
Kolkata
D
Bhopal

What is one of the attractions that draw tourists worldwide?

A
Polluted cities
B
War zones
C
Cultural heritage sites
D
Slums

Which state has the highest density of population in India (2011)?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
West Bengal
C
Bihar
D
Kerala

What is the main source of water for steel plants like Bokaro?

A
Tapti River
B
Damodar River
C
Narmada River
D
Tungabhadra River

Which city is known for oil refinery in Karnataka?

A
Mysuru
B
Hubli
C
Mangaluru
D
Bengaluru

What does urban waste management aim to achieve?

A
Increase landfills
B
Burn all garbage
C
Convert waste into resource
D
Export waste abroad

What type of settlement is characterized by houses built close together?

A
Dispersed settlement
B
Nucleated settlement
C
Linear settlement
D
Temporary settlement

What is a major raw material used in steel plants?

A
Mica
B
Coal
C
Salt
D
Gypsum

Which airport is an international airport in Brazil?

A
Brasília International
B
Guarulhos International
C
Campinas Regional
D
Santos Port