ISC Class XII Board Examination
ISC Geography — Specimen Question Paper 2025
Specimen2025Subject code 853
- Board
- ISC Class XII Board Examination
- Class
- Class 12
- Subject
- Geography
- Year
- 2025
- Total marks
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
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Imported specimen paper from CollegeDekho (mirror of CISCE PDF) on 2026-08-29.
Questions in this paper
Section A
- 1((i))A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India.
(a) The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range
(b) The coastal plain, which runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari
(c) The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast3 marks - 1((ii))A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
Label the following on the outline Map of India.
(a) The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is
___________
(b) The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is _______
(c) The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is __________
B. Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and
write it in the answer booklet provided to you.3 marks - 1((i) [Section A])A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
The latitude of India marked R: - 2((i))Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion: The rivers on the western coast carry a lot of sediments but do not
form a delta.
Reason: They have a large catchment area and form estuaries.1 mark - 2((ii))Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion: Mineral based industries contribute significantly to India’s agrarian
economy.
Reason: The industrial growth leads to an increase in the foreign exchange.1 mark - 2((iii))Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Observe the relation between the first two words and fill in the fourth word.
Statutory town: Municipal Corporation :: Ribbon settlement: ________1 mark - 2((iv))Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Annual range of temperature in Lucknow is high. Choose which of the
following reasons explain this phenomenon.
(P) Experiences high temperature throughout the year
(Q) Far from the sea
(R) Experiences extremes of temperature
(S) High altitude
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Section B
- 3((i))Indian Ocean is truly Indian. Explain this statement giving two reasons.2 marks
- 3((ii))There are great contrasts observed between the Himalayan and Peninsular
rivers of India. How do these differences impact human settlements?2 marks - 4((i))Imagine you are cycling from Mumbai to Vishakhapatnam in the month of
June. You will cross at least three main physical features of India. Draw a cross
section or a schematic diagram to depict any two features.2 marks - 4((ii))Identify the image given below and explain the formation of this geological
division in India.
(Source: www.flickr.com)2 marks - 5((i))Monuwara Begum’s family house is submerged with floodwaters in
Sandahkhaiti, a floating island village in the Brahmaputra River in Assam,
India.
(Source edited - https://apnews.com/article/river-islands-climate-change-
brahmaputra-india-char-islands-62ec340d8832071f0b8424689105542d)
What do you think could be the cause of floods in this region other than heavy
rain? Suggest any one measure that can be undertaken to prevent such
unfortunate situation in future.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 marks - 5((ii))India’s Southwest Monsoon ended on September 30, 2023 with below normal
rainfall. The country recorded a cumulative rainfall deficiency of 5.6% and
over 200 districts facing deficient rainfall.
(Source[edited]: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/article)
Explain the phenomena that could have been the reason for this deficit of rain
in India.
OR2 marks - 5((i) [Section B])On January 17, 2023, the international news media agency Reuters reported
that adverse weather has hit the Indian cane crop which will reduce the total
sugar output this year. The news report mentioned excessive rainfall and
cloudy weather in September and October as a reason for the expected drop
in sugar output.
Based on this information, examine how such a climatic condition can
adversely affect the sugarcane crop.2 marks - 5((ii) [Section B])Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall during December - January when major
areas of India experience dry conditions.
Discuss the reasons for the difference in the weather conditions of the regions
mentioned above.2 marks - 6((i))Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow.
State two possible reasons for this type of movement.2 marks - 6((ii))Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow.
The city of Delhi has spread and coalesced with neighbouring towns like
Gurugram and Noida. Cite the possible reasons responsible for this
development.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 marks - 8((i))Answer the following.
(a) Provide two differences between rural settlements of the Himalayas and
the Coastal Plains of India on the basis of type and pattern of settlement.
(b) Outline any one advantage and any one disadvantage of an urban centre
where one mode of transport paves the way to another mode of
transport.
OR2 marks - 8((ii))Answer the following.
(a) State the difference between compact and dispersed settlements on the
basis of their location and morphology.
(b) State one advantage and one disadvantage of urban sprawl.2 marks
Section C
- 10((i))Study the graph on water availability and answer the questions that follow. Per Capita water availability in India (cubic metres/year)
Mention three probable reasons responsible for the change in availability as
shown above.3 marks - 10((ii))Study the graph on water availability and answer the questions that follow. Per Capita water availability in India (cubic metres/year)
Suggest four ways to improve the average availability of water per person in
India.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 marks - 11((i))Refer to the sketch map given below which shows two industrial regions of
India marked A and B.
(a) Explain any four factors responsible for the growth of the industry in
region A.
(b) Explain any three factors that influenced the growth of industrial region
marked B.
OR4 marks - 11((ii))Between January and December, 2023, 9.5 million international tourists arrived
in India. During the same period, In Thailand, 28.15 million international
tourists arrived in the country.
(Edited Source: http://thehindustanbusinessonline.com)
(a) Elucidate four reasons for low international tourist arrivals in India
during the given period.
(b) Explain three advantages of eco-tourism.4 marks - 12((i))Observe the image given below and answer the questions that follow. (Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Explore the problems related to the situation depicted in the image.4 marks - 12((ii))Observe the image given below and answer the questions that follow. (Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How can people’s participation be effective in conserving forests?3 marks - 13((i))What is the Golden Quadrilateral Project? Discuss three economic benefits of
this project.4 marks