CBSE Class-12 Question Papers for IOP/Comptt Examination 2017 : Delhi Scheme, Geography

CBSE Class-12 Question Papers for IOP/Comptt Examination 2017 :

Delhi Scheme, Geography

CBSE Class-12 Question Papers for IOP/Comptt Examination 2017 : Geography, Set -1

GEOGRAPHY (Theory)

Time allowed : 3 hours

Maximum Marks : 70

1. Why is the number of females more than males in urban areas of U.S.A. and Canada ? Give one reason.

2. Mention any two key areas of human development.

3. Define the Concept of Knowledge Processing Outsourcing (K.P.O.).

4. State any two advantages the nations get by forming ‘Regional Trade Blocs’.

5. Explain the term ‘agricultural density of population’ in India.

6. “Kerala and Mizoram have higher literacy rate than other states of India.” Explain.

7. “Indian seaports are highly valuable in handling foreign trade.” Justify.

8. Explain any three aspects of environmental determinism.

9. Describe any three features of compact settlements of the world.

10. Study the table given below and answer the questions that follow :

India – Class-wise number of towns and cities and their population, 2001

Class	Population Size	Number	Population (Million)	% of total Urban Population	% Growth (1991-2001)
All classes total		5161	285.35	100	31.13
I	1,00,000 and more	423	172.04	61.48	23.12
II	50,000 - 99,999	498	34.43	12.3	43.45
III	20,000 - 49,999	1386	41.97	15.0	46.19
IV	10,000 - 19,999	1560	22.6	8.08	32.94
V	5,000 - 9,999	1057	7.98	2.85	41.49
VI	Less than 5,000	227	0.8	0.29	21.21

(10.1) Which class of Indian cities has the largest number of cities ?
(10.2) Which class of Indian cities accommodate least urban population ?
(10.3) Explain the main reason for the low urban population in this class of cities.