🧭 Explore the World, Understand Your Country — and Score Smart in Boards
CBSE Class 12 Geography blends theory, data interpretation, maps, and real-world examples. It’s a high-scoring subject if you prepare with clarity and practice with precision.
🧾 Exam Pattern (2025–26)
| Component |
Marks |
| Theory Paper |
70 |
| Practical/Project |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
| Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
📚 Syllabus Breakdown (2025–26)
🔹 Part A – Fundamentals of Human Geography
| Chapters |
| Human Geography: Nature and Scope |
| The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth |
| Human Development |
| Primary Activities |
| Secondary Activities |
| Tertiary and Quaternary Activities |
| Transport, Communication and Trade |
| International Trade |
🔹 Part B – India: People and Economy
| Chapters |
| Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition |
| Migration: Types, Causes and Consequences |
| Human Development |
| Human Settlements |
| Land Resources and Agriculture |
| Water Resources |
| Mineral and Energy Resources |
| Planning and Sustainable Development in India |
| Transport and Communication |
| International Trade |
| Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems |
🗺️ Map Work (6 Marks)
Includes:
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Identification of features from India’s political/physical map
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Locating areas based on agriculture, minerals, population, industries, etc.
🎯 Pro Tip: Practice maps weekly. Focus on locations, flows, and patterns (migration, resources, etc.).
🔬 Practical Exam (30 Marks)
| Component |
Marks |
| Data Interpretation |
10 |
| Map Work & Diagrammatic Questions |
10 |
| Viva + Record File |
10 |
✍️ Case Study & Scoring Strategy
✅ How to Tackle Case-Based Questions
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Read the passage/data carefully
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Pick keywords (regions, activities, years)
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Link with chapter concepts (e.g., urbanisation, development, migration)
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Practice CBSE sample-based case questions
✅ Improve Writing and Visuals
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Draw neat maps and diagrams (even in theory)
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Use headings, bullets & underline keywords
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Quote facts and recent data if known
🎯 Smart Tips to Score 90+
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Make mind maps for all chapters
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Solve at least 3 previous year papers
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Practice 5–10 map questions every week
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Revise concepts like HDI, migration trends, trade patterns
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Time yourself during practice
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💡 Note: Geography combines facts, visuals, and application. Strong presentation and concept clarity = high scores.
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