HBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Geography

CLASS : 12th (Sr. Secondary) Code No. 2215
Series : SS/Annual Exam.–2025
Roll No. SET : A

Hkwxksy MAP
GEOGRAPHY
[ fgUnh ,oa vaxzsth ek/;e ]
[ Hindi and English Medium ]
ACADEMIC/OPEN
(Only for Fresh/Re-appear/Improvement/Additional Candidates)
le; % 3 ?k.Vs ] [ iw.kk±d % 60
Time allowed : 3 hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 60
• Ñi;k tk¡p dj ysa fd bl iz'u&i= esa eqfnzr i`"B 16 rFkk iz'u 26 gSaA
Please make sure that the printed pages in this question paper are 16 in number
and it contains 26 questions.

• iz'u&i= esa nkfgus gkFk dh vksj fn;s x;s dksM uEcj rFkk lsV dks Nk= mÙkj&iqfLrdk ds eq[;&i`"B ij
fy[ksaA
The Code No. and Set on the right side of the question paper should be written by
the candidate on the front page of the answer-book.
• Ñi;k iz'u dk mÙkj fy[kuk 'kq: djus ls igys] iz'u dk Øekad vo'; fy[ksaA
Before beginning to answer a question, its Serial Number must be written.
• mÙkj&iqfLrdk ds chp esa [kkyh iUuk@iUus u NksMsa+A
Don’t leave blank page/pages in your answer-book.
• mÙkj&iqfLrdk ds vfrfjDr dksbZ vU; 'khV ugha feysxhA vr% vko';drkuqlkj gh fy[ksa vkSj fy[kk mÙkj u
dkVsaA
Except answer-book, no extra sheet will be given. Write to the point and do not
strike the written answer.

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• ijh{kkFkhZ viuk jksy ua0 iz'u&i= ij vo'; fy[ksaA jksy ua0 ds vfrfjDr iz'u&i= ij vU; dqN Hkh u
fy[ksa vkSj oSdfYid iz'uksa ds mÙkjksa ij fdlh izdkj dk fu'kku u yxk,¡A
Candidates must write their Roll No. on the question paper. Except Roll No. do not
write anything on question paper and don't make any mark on answers of objective
type questions.

• d`i;k iz'uksa ds mÙkj nsus lss iwoZ ;g lqfuf'pr dj ysa fd iz'u&i= iw.kZ o lgh gS] ijh{kk ds mijkUr bl
lEcU/k esa dksbZ Hkh nkok Lohdkj ugha fd;k tk;sxkA
Before answering the questions, ensure that you have been supplied the correct and
complete question paper, no claim in this regard, will be entertained after
examination.

lkekU; funsZ'k %
(i) lHkhh iz'u vfuok;Z gSaA
lHk

(ii) izR;sd iz'u ds vad mlds lkeus n'kkZ, x, gSaA

(iii) iz'uksa ds mÙkj muds vadkuqlkj nsaA

(iv) iz'u la[;k 26 Hkkjr ds js[kk ekufp= dks Hkjus ls lacaf/kr gSA

(v) Hkkjr ds ekufp= dks Hkjdj viuh mÙkj&iqfLrdk ds chp etcwrh ls ck¡f/k,A

(vi) ekufp= ij viuh mÙkj&iqfLrdk dk Øekad vo'; fy[ksaA

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General Instructions :

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.

(iii) Answer the questions according to their marks.

(iv) Question No. 26 is related to filling the outline map of the India.

(v) After filling the map of the India it should be securely tied in the middle of the

answer-book.

(vi) You must write your Answer-book Serial No. on the map.

Hkkx – d
PART – A
¼oLrqfu"B iz'u½
(Objective Type Questions)

uksV % bl Hkkx ds lHkh iz'u 1-1 vad ds gSaA
All questions of this part are 1 mark each.

1. Ugkok lsok iÙku fdl jkT; esa fLFkr gS \ 1
(A) xqtjkr
(B) xksvk
(C) dukZVd
(D) egkjk"Vª

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In which state is Nhava Sheva Port located ?

(A) Gujarat

(B) Goa

(C) Karnataka

(D) Maharashtra

2. fuEUk esa ls dkSu-lk vEy o"kkZ dk ,d dkj.k gS \ 1

(A) ty iznw"k.k

(B) ok;q iznw"k.k

(C) Hkwfe iznw"k.k

(D) /ofu iznw"k.k

Which one of the following is the cause of Acid Rain ?

(A) Water Pollution

(B) Air Pollution

(C) Land Pollution

(D) Noise Pollution

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3. Hkw-fuEuhdj.k dk dkSu-lk dkjd ugha gS \ 1

(A) vijnu
(B) yo.krk
(C) {kkjrk
(D) ou
Land degradation is not result of :

(A) Erosion

(B) Salinity

(C) Alkalinity

(D) Forests

4. 'kq"d Ñf"k esa fuEu esa ls dkSu-lh Qly ugha cksbZ tkrh gS \ 1

(A) jkxh

(B) Tokj

(C) ew¡xQyh

(D) xUuk

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Which one of the following crops is not cultivated under dry land farming ?

(A) Ragi

(B) Jowar

(C) Groundnut

(D) Sugarcane

5. vkbZ0 Vh0 Mh0 ih0 fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdl lanHkZ esa of.kZr gS \ 1

(A) lefUor i;ZVu fodkl izksxzke

(B) lefUor tutkrh; fodkl izksxzke

(C) lefUor ;k=k fodkl izksxzke

(D) lefUor ifjogu fodkl izksxzke
ITDP refers to which one of the following ?

(A) Integrated Tourism Development Programme

(B) Integrated Tribal Development Programme

(C) Integrated Travel Development Programme

(D) Integrated Transport Development Programme

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6. tyks<+ eSnkuksa esa fdl izdkj dh cfLr;k¡ feyrh gSa \ 1

(A) xqfPNr
(B) v/kZ-xqfPNr
(C) ifjf{kIr
(D) iYyhÑr
Which types of settlements are found in Alluvial plains ?

(A) Clustered

(B) Semi-clustered

(C) Dispersed

(D) Hamleted

7. uo&fu;frokn dh ladYiuk fdlus izLrqr dh \ 1

Who proposed the concept of Neo-determinism ?

8. fo'o O;kikj laxBu dh LFkkiuk dc gqbZ \ 1

When was World Trade Organisation formed ?

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9. fuEufyf[kr vfHkdFku (A) ,oa dkj.k (R) ij fopkj djrs gq, fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lgh mÙkj dk p;u
dhft, % 1

vfHkdFku (A) : cfLr;k¡ fofHkUu izdkj dh gks ldrh gSa \
dkj.k (R) % fofHkUu HkkSfrd dkjd cfLr;ksa ds fodkl dks izHkkfor djrs gSaA
fodYi %
(A) dsoy vfHkdFku (A) lgh gSA
(B) dsoy dkj.k (R) lgh gSA
(C) vfHkdFku (A) vkSj dkj.k (R) nksuksa lgh gSa vkSj dkj.k (R), vfHkdFku (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k gSA
(D) vfHkdFku (A) vkSj dkj.k (R) nksuksa lgh gSa] ysfdu dkj.k (R), vfHkdFku (A) dk lgh Li"Vhdj.k
ugha gSA

Considering the following Assertion (A) & Reason (R), select the correct answer
from the given options :
Assertion (A) : Settlements can be of various types.
Reason (R) : Various physical factors affect the growth of settlements.
Options :
(A) Only Assertion (A) is correct.
(B) Only Reason (R) is correct.
(C) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).

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10. fuEufyf[kr vfHkdFku (A) ,oa dkj.k (R) ij fopkj djrs gq, fn, x, fodYiksa esa ls lgh mÙkj dk
p;u dhft, % 1

vfHkdFku (A) : Hkkjr esa tyekxZ ;kf=;ksa vkSj eky ;krk;kr nksuksa ds fy, ifjogu dk ,d egÙoiw.kZ
lk/ku gSA
dkj.k (R) % ;g b±/ku n{k vkSj ikfjfLFkfrdh vuqdwy ifjogu dk lk/ku gSA
fodYi %
(A) vfHkdFku (A) vkSj dkj.k (R) nksuksa lgh gSa vkSj dkj.k (R) vfHkdFku (A) dh lgh O;k[;k gSA
(B) vfHkdFku (A) vkSj dkj.k (R) nksuksa lgh gSa ysfdu dkj.k (R) vfHkdFku (A) dh lgh O;k[;k ugha
gSA
(C) vfHkdFku (A) lgh gS] ysfdu dkj.k (R) xyr gSA
(D) vfHkdFku (A) xyr gS ysfdu dkj.k (R) lgh gSA

Considering the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R), select the correct
answer from the given options :
Assertion (A) : Waterway is an important mode of transport both for passengers
and cargo traffic in India.
Reason (R) : It is fuel efficient and Eco-friendly mode of transport.
Options :
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is incorrect.
(D) Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reason (R) is correct.

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Hkkx – [k
PART – B

¼vfry?kq mÙkjh; iz'u½
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)

uksV % bl Hkkx ds lHkh iz'u 2-2 vad ds gSaA izR;sd iz'u dk mÙkj 20 ls 30 'kCnksa esa okafNr gSA

All questions of this part are of 2 marks each. Answer to each question in 20 to
30 words.

11. ekuo Hkwxksy ds mi&{ks=ksa ds uke crkb,A 2

Name sub-fields of Human Geography.

12. laHkookn D;k gS \ 2

What is Possibilism ?

13. LoPNan m|ksx ij ,d laf{kIr fVIi.kh fyf[k,A 2

Write a short note on Foot Loose Industry.

14. fo'o esa fpfdRlk i;ZVu ds {ks= esa rsth ls mHkjrs gq, ns'kksa ds uke fyf[k,A 2

Name the fast emerging countries of Medical Tourism in the world.

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15. xSfjlu uxj D;k gSa \ buds D;k dk;Z gksrs gSa \ 2
What are Garrison Towns ? What are their functions.
vFkok
OR
Hkkjr esa xzkeh.k cfLr;ksa ds eq[; izdkj crkb;sA
Name the main types of rural settlements in India.
vFkok
OR
;ksX;rk vk/kkfjr iz'u %
Competency Based Question :
2047 rd fodflr Hkkjr cukus gsrq ge Hkkjr esa ÅtkZ ds vijEijkxr lzksrksa dk fdl izdkj fodkl dj
ldrs gSa \
How can we develop unconventional Energy sources in India to build a
developed nation by 2047 ?

16. i`"B izns'k dk vFkZ Li"V dhft,A 2

Explain the meaning of Hinterland ?

vFkok

OR

Lof.kZe prqHkqZt ls D;k vfHkizk; gS \

What is the Golden Quadrilateral ?

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Hkkx – x
PART – C

¼y?kq mÙkjh; iz'u½
(Short Answer Type Questions)

uksV % bl Hkkx ds lHkh iz'u rhu-rhu vad ds gSaA izR;sd iz'u dk mÙkj 50 ls 70 'kCnksa esa okafNr gSA
All questions in this part are of three marks each. Answer to each question in
50 to 70 words.

17. tukafddh; laØe.k dh rhu voLFkkvksa dh foospuk dhft,A 3

Explain three stages of Demographic transition.

18. jksi.k Ñf"k dh fo'ks"krk,¡ fyf[k,A 3

Write characteristics of Plantation Agriculture.

19. ty laj{k.k D;ksa vko';d gS \ blds mik; lq>kb;sA 3

Why conservation of water necessary ? Suggest its method.

20. Hkkjr ds Hkk"kk ifjokjksa ds HkkSxksfyd forj.k dk o.kZu dhft,A 3

Describe the geographical distribution of different language families in India.

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21. Hkkjr ds fons'kh O;kikj dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dk mYys[k dhft,A 3
Mention the characteristics of India's foreign trade.

vFkok

OR

Hkkjr ds vkfFkZd fodkl esa lM+dksa dh Hkwfedk dk o.kZu djsAa

Describe the role of roads in the economic development of India ?

22. ok;q iznw"k.k ds izeq[k lzksrksa dk o.kZu dhft,A 3

Describe the major sources of Air Pollution.

vFkok

OR
Hkkjr esa efyu cfLr;ksa dh leL;kvksa dk o.kZu dhft,A
Describe the problems of Slums in India.
Hkkx – ?k
PART – D

¼nh?kZ mÙkjh; iz'u½
(Long Answer Type Questions)

uksV % bl Hkkx ds lHkh iz'u ik¡p-ik¡p vad ds gSaA izR;sd iz'u dk mÙkj 150 ls 170 'kCnksa esa okafNr gSA
All questions in this part are of five marks each. Answer to each question in
150 to 170 words.

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23. ekuo fodkl ds pkj LrEHkksa dk o.kZu dhft,A 5

Explain the four pillars of Human development.

vFkok
OR

fo'o esa tula[;k ds forj.k vkSj ?kuRo dks izHkkfor djus okys dkjdksa dh foospuk dhft,A

Discuss the factors influencing the distribution and density of Population in the
world.

24. Lost+ ugj ekxZ ij ,d uksV fyf[k,A 5

Write a note on Suez Canal Route.

vFkok
OR

iÙku fdl izdkj O;kikj ds fy, lgk;d gksrs gSa \ iÙkuksa dk oxhZdj.k vofLFkfr ds vk/kkj ij dhft,A
How are Ports helpful for trade ? Give a classification of ports on the basis of
their location.

25. bafnjk xk¡/kh ugj deku {ks= esa lrr-iks"k.kh; fodkl dks c<+kok nsus okys mik; lq>kb;sA 5

Suggest the measures of promotion of sustainability in Indira Gandhi Canal
Command Area.

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vFkok
OR

Hkkjr esa isVªksfy;e lalk/kuksa ij foLr`r fVIi.kh fyf[k,A

Write a detailed note on the Petroleum resources of India.

vFkok
OR

;ksX;rk vk/kkfjr iz'u %
Competency Based Question :

Lora=rk izkfIr ds ckn ls gh Hkkjr dh ljdkj us Hkkjr esa fdlkuksa ,oa Ñf"k ds fodkl ds fy, vusd
uhfr;k¡ ,oa dk;ZØe ykxw fd, gSaA brus iz;klksa ds ckotwn Hkkjr esa fdlkuksa ds gkykr esa cgqr de lq/kkj
gq, gSaA vius mÙkj esa vki Li"V djsa fd Hkkjr esa fdlkuksa dh ,slh n'kkvksa ds fy, dkSu ftEesnkj gSaA gesa
Hkkjr esa fdlkuksa ,oa Ñf"k ds fodkl ds fy, D;k dne mBkus pkfg, \
Since Independence, the Government of India has implemented numerous
policies and programs for the development of farmers and agriculture. Despite
these efforts there has been very little improvement in the condition of farmers
in India. In your answer, clearly explain who is responsible for the current state
of farmers in the country. What steps should we take to ensure the development
of Farmers and agriculture in India ?

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Hkkx – ³
PART – E

¼ekufp= vk/kkfjr iz'u½
(Map Based Questions)

uksV % ;g Hkkx ekufp= dk;Z ls lacaf/kr gSA bl Hkkx ds dqy vad 5 gSaA
This part is related to map work. Total marks of this part are 5.

26. Hkkjr ds js[kk ekufp= ij fuEufyf[kr dks n'kkZb, % 5
Show the following on the outline map of India :

(i) HkjekSj
Bharmaur

(ii) vadys'oj rsy {ks=
Ankleshwar oilfields
(iii) dkWQh mRiknd jkT;
Coffee producing state
(iv) U;wure uxjh; tula[;k okyk jkT;
State with lowest Urban Population
(v) eqEcbZ egkuxj
Mumbai Metropolitan

S
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