CBSE Class XII Geography- India People And Economy - Practice Test
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CBSE Class XII Geography- India People And Economy

CBSE Class XII Geography- India People And Economy - Practice Test

Thorough mock test covering Planning, Agriculture, and Industrial Development. Features economic geography, regional development, and resource management.

2025-07-14
Jaspreet Jaspreet

Duration

5 min

Questions

17

Marking

Negative

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There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): There is a positive correlation between per capita income and human development. Reason (R): Higher-income individuals are comparatively more motivated, which leads to better life choices.

A
A is true but R is false.
B
A is false but R is true.
C
Both A and R are true and R explains A.
D
Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

The following are events on the right side of the table that are associated with the demographic transition theory. Match them with the different stages of the transition stage listed on the left side.

A
1 - R, 2 - Q, 3 - S, 4 - P
B
1- Q, 2 - S, 3 - R, 4 - P
C
1 - P, 2 - Q, 3 - S, 4 - R
D
1 - Q, 2 - S, 3 - P, 4 - R

Read the following quote and answer the following question. 'Having the same currency, the eleven countries are likely to enlarge their mutual trade' Source: Brookings Institution Which of the following regional trade blocks is the above information discussing?

A
EU (European Union)
B
OPEC (Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries)
C
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association)
D
ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations)

Read the following statements and answer the question that follows. Statement 1 - Increased cropping intensity has created more employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Statement 2 - Severe groundwater depletion over the years has adversely affected the cropping intensity in India. Which of the following is correct?

A
Only statement I is correct
B
Only statement II is correct
C
Both statements are true but not related to each other
D
Both the statements are correct, and statement II correctly explains statement I

Given below are some indicators of the Human Development Index (HDI). Which of these indicators are matched with their correct meanings on the right?

A
P and Q
B
Q and R
C
R and S
D
S and P

Why is the work participation rate generally higher in underdeveloped or developing nations?

A
Underdeveloped nations often rely heavily on labour-intensive industries, leading to a higher demand for the labour force.
B
Underdeveloped nations have a higher population density, resulting in more people seeking employment opportunities.
C
Developing nations have a greater emphasis on leisure and less inclination towards workforce participation.
D
Developing nations have well-established social welfare programs that discourage workforce participation.

Which economic policies should a nation adopt to increase its share in the international market? P) imposing high import tariffs to protect domestic industries Q) focusing on bilateral trade agreements with neighbouring countries R) encouraging export-oriented manufacturing in various economic zones S) reducing trade quotas and opening up the economy to foreign investments

A
P and Q
B
Q and R
C
R and S
D
P and S

XYZ is a non-profit organisation that works in the field of assessment research and educational technology. It is involved in conducting research related to educational assessments, developing educational technology tools, and providing solutions to improve the quality of education and learning outcomes. Which of the following operations should it take up to create an additional KPO (knowledge processing outsourcing)?

A
Data entry and transcription services
B
Manufacturing and production services
C
Customer support and call centre services
D
Curriculum development and instructional design

What kind of farming does the image given below DEFINITELY depict?

A
market gardening
B
collective farming
C
factory farming
D
truck farming

Read the two statements given below and select the correct option. S1: Roadways are one of the most widely used modes of transportation all across the world. S2: Roadways offer the best last-mile connectivity for short distances.

A
S1 is the cause of S2
B
S2 is true but S1 is false.
C
S2 is a contributing factor to S1.
D
S1 and S2 are independent of each other.

Given below are the steps involved in the formation of crude petroleum. (I) Sediment is subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years. (II) Dead plants and animals are buried under layers of sediment. (III) The hydrocarbons are trapped in porous rocks. (IV) Crude petroleum is extracted from the rocks. (V) The organic matter is converted into hydrocarbons. Arrange these steps in the correct order of formation.

A
II - I - V - III - IV
B
II - V - I - III - IV
C
I - II - III - V - IV
D
I - III - II - IV - V

A recent study by Eos News magazine observed that timely and efficient weather forecasting could greatly improve the benefits of rainwater harvesting, which can result in controlling urban floods to an extent. Accordingly, how do rainwater harvesting methods help control urban flooding?

A
by altering weather patterns and reducing the intensity of rainfall
B
by creating a barrier against floodwaters and protecting urban infrastructure
C
by diverting excess rainwater to nearby rivers and preventing floodwater accumulation
D
by creating additional storage capacity and reducing the pressure on stormwater drainage systems

Observe the following map of India with the North-South and East-West highway projects marked on it. Accordingly, which of the following statements about these corridors is DEFINITELY correct?

A
North-South and East-West corridors intersect in the national capital.
B
Kochi is one of the terminal stations of the North-South corridor in the south.
C
The East-West corridor connects the easternmost point to the westernmost point of India.
D
The length of the East-West corridor exceeds the length of the North-South corridor.

'Subduction (sinking of land) in parts of Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi is as high as 7-12 cm a year. . . . Over time when the underlying aquifers (deep channels that store percolated water) aren't recharged, they run dry and the layers of soil and rock above them start to sink . . . but a reversal is possible if aquifers are left to charge.' Source (edited): The Hindu Based on this information, what is the MOST LIKELY cause behind the issue highlighted in the news piece?

A
excessive rainwater causing floods leading to soil erosion and land sinking
B
increased urbanisation and construction activities leading to land sinking
C
natural geological processes causing land sinking in certain regions
D
extensive water extraction for irrigation use causing land sinking

Which of the following can be inferred from the graph?

A
the population is increasing fast but ageing slowly
B
the population is increasing slowly but ageing fast
C
the population is stagnant and ageing fast
D
the population is increasing as well as ageing slowly

Which of the following challenges are MOST LIKELY to arise soon due to, the trends depicted in the graph? P: decreased investment in education and skill development Q: decreased economic growth due to rising unemployment issues R: increased strain on healthcare systems and social welfare programs S: increased burden on the working-age population to support the elderly

A
P and Q
B
Q and R
C
R and S
D
P and S

If this situation exists in country X, which of the following should be encouraged by X to promote sustainable economic growth in all sectors?

A
promoting open immigration policies to facilitate the entry of foreign workers
B
promoting technological advancements to automate tasks and increase productivity
C
implementing policies to increase the retirement age and reduce social security benefits
D
encouraging the emigration of elderly citizens to alleviate the strain on social welfare systems