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CBSE 12 Geography Question Paper-2022 Set-2

CBSE 12 Geography Question Paper-2022 Set-2

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Geography board exam questions from the year 2022 set-2, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-14
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Geography 2022 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

22

Marking

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Why is 'access to transportation and communication' necessary for industries? Explain.

A
It is not a major factor for industrial growth.
B
It helps in increasing the workforce size only.
C
It enables the movement of raw materials, finished goods, and information, connecting industries to markets.
D
It is only required for small-scale industries.

"Rural marketing centres cater to nearby settlements." Explain the statement.

A
They provide highly specialized goods and services to urban areas.
B
They act as local hubs for goods and services, fulfilling the needs of the surrounding rural communities.
C
They are primarily focused on international trade.
D
They only serve as collection points for agricultural products.

Mention any four features of the 'North-Western Region' mineral belt in India.

A
It is rich in metallic minerals like iron ore and manganese.
B
It is known for petroleum and natural gas deposits.
C
It has an abundance of coal reserves and bauxite.
D
It is mainly known for its copper and limestone reserves.

Mention any four characteristics of 'metallic minerals'.

A
They are generally found in sedimentary rocks and are non-conductive.
B
They contain metal, are often found in igneous and metamorphic rock formations, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
C
They are easily breakable and have no luster.
D
They are always found in a liquid state.

Mention any two priorities of Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP)'.

A
Focusing on industrialization and urban expansion.
B
Promoting large-scale commercial farming.
C
Improving social benefits like literacy rate and sex ratio.
D
Encouraging migration to other regions.

How has 'Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP)' affected the life of 'Gaddis'? Explain.

A
It has led to a decline in literacy and a worsening sex ratio.
B
It has caused a decline in the cultivation of cash crops.
C
It has resulted in an increase in literacy, an improved sex ratio, and a decline in child marriages.
D
It has had no significant impact on their way of life.

Why is the importance of pastoralism declining in Bharmaur region?

A
Due to a rise in traditional technology.
B
Due to a greater emphasis on foodgrain production.
C
Due to an increase in the cultivation of pulses and cash crops and a shift to other livelihood sources like wage labor.
D
Due to a significant increase in transhumance.

Why are higher percentage of workers employed in services in more developed countries? Explain with examples.

A
They have a high demand for primary sector products.
B
Their economies have transitioned from industrial to service-based due to higher incomes and a greater demand for services like healthcare, education, and finance.
C
They have a limited manufacturing sector.
D
They lack natural resources, which forces them to rely on services.

"Major concentrations of modern manufacturing have flourished in a few number of places in the world." Support the statement with examples.

A
Manufacturing is evenly distributed across all countries.
B
Concentrations are limited to specific areas due to factors like access to markets, raw materials, energy, and labor.
C
Manufacturing is solely dependent on government policies.
D
Modern manufacturing only exists in developing nations.

"Cottage industry is the smallest manufacturing unit." Support the statement with examples.

A
It involves large-scale production with heavy machinery.
B
It is a large-scale industry involving global trade.
C
It is an industry where goods are produced by artisans in their homes, using local raw materials and simple tools.
D
It is a highly automated industry with minimal human labor.

How is 'urban waste disposal' a serious problem in India? Suggest measures to solve this problem.

A
It is not a serious problem in India.
B
It leads to poor sanitation, health issues, and environmental pollution due to a lack of proper management and infrastructure.
C
It is a problem only in rural areas.
D
Urban waste is completely recycled and poses no threat.

"Inland waterways faced many problems in India." Examine the statement with examples.

A
They are a highly efficient and problem-free mode of transport in India.
B
Problems include silting of river beds, lack of sufficient depth for large vessels, and a limited network of waterways.
C
They are widely used for international trade.
D
They are the most preferred mode of transport for passengers.

Define the term 'Trans-Continental Railways'. Explain any four characteristics of Trans-Canadian Railway.

A
A railway line that runs exclusively for local passenger services.
B
A railway line that links a continent's two coasts, and the Trans-Canadian Railway is a major one, linking Halifax to Vancouver.
C
A railway line that connects a single metropolitan city to its suburbs.
D
A railway line that transports only raw materials.

Define the term 'Highways'. Explain any four points of importance of highways in North America.

A
Highways are small, local roads with low traffic volume.
B
Highways are major roads connecting distant places, and in North America, they play a crucial role in trade, tourism, and connecting major cities.
C
They are only used for freight transport.
D
They are the least important mode of transport in North America.

In which State are Ratnagiri iron-ore mines located?

A
Goa
B
Maharashtra
C
Karnataka
D
Odisha

In which State are Shimoga manganese mines located?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Karnataka
D
Madhya Pradesh

In which State is the Jamnagar oil refinery located?

A
Assam
B
Gujarat
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Bihar

Name the eastern-most station of the East-West Corridor.

A
Silchar
B
Porbandar
C
Guwahati
D
Kolkata

In which State are Neyveli coal mines located?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
West Bengal
C
Jharkhand
D
Odisha

Name the southern-most metropolitan city connected by 'Golden Quadrilateral'.

A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
Kochi
D
Bengaluru

In which State is the Barauni oil refinery located?

A
Assam
B
Bihar
C
West Bengal
D
Gujarat

Name the State where Jharia coal mines are located.

A
Odisha
B
West Bengal
C
Jharkhand
D
Chhattisgarh