Geography CODE-029 - Sample Question Paper - Class XII (2025-26) - Time Allowed 3 Hours

Sep 30, 2026

Geography CODE-029 Sample Question Paper for Class XII (2025-26) provides a 70-mark, 3-hour assessment with 30 compulsory questions across five sections (A–E). It specifies question formats including multiple-choice (1 mark), source-based (3 marks), short answers requiring 80–100 words (3 marks), long answers requiring 120–150 words (5 marks), and map-based questions (5 marks). The paper includes provisions for visually impaired candidates, notes an internal choice in some sections, and sets clear section-wise question numbering and marking.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

General Instructions

Sections and question types (A–E)

Word limits for answers

Visually impaired candidate instructions

Internal choice and compulsory questions

GEOGRAPHY CODE-029 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (Revised)* CLASS: XII (2025-26) Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum marks: 70 General Instructions: 1. This question paper contains 30 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. This question paper is divided into five sections. Sections-A, B, C, D and E. 3. Section A - Question number 1 to 17 are Multiple Choice type questions carrying 1 mark each. 4. Section B-Question number 18 and 19 are Source based questions carrying 3 marks each. 5. Section C- Question number 20 to 23 are Short Answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to these questions shall be written in 80 to 100 words. 6. Section D Question number 24 to 28 are Long Answer type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to these questions shall be written in 120 to 150 words. 7. Section E Question number 29 and 30 are Map based questions carrying 5 marks each. 8. In addition to this, note that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates only. 9. There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions in all sections , except Section A. | S. No. | Questions | Marks | | --- | --- | --- | | Section-A | | | | 1. | Refer to the bar graph displaying the population of various countries. What is the approximate combined population of the three least populous countries shown in the graph?

( [https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?legy1=2-8](https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?legy1=2-8)) | 1 | | | A. 500 million
B. 400 million
C. 300 million
D. 200 million
The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Question No.1.
Which continent has the highest number of the world’s most populous countries?
A. Africa
B. North America
C. Asia
D. South America | | | --- | --- | --- | | 2. | Study the graph given below and answer the following.

A country is currently experiencing low birth rates, low death rates, anda highly urbanized society with advanced healthcare and industrial infrastructure. Based on the Demographic Transition Theory, this country is most likely in which stage?
A. Stage I: High Fluctuating
B. Stage II: Expanding
C. Stage III: Low Fluctuating
D. Pre-Transition Phase
The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Question No.2.
Which of the following is a characteristic of stage one of the Demographic Transition Theory? | 1 | | | A. High fertility and high mortality
B. Both fertility and mortality declined considerably
C. High growth of population
D. Fertility rate is high, and the mortality rate declines | | | --- | --- | --- | | 3. | Country Y has an HDI of 0.950 and is ranked among the highest inhuman development. Which of the following policies should it focus onto maintain this status?
A. Increasing industrial output to boost GNI per capita
B. Not investing on infrastructure for healthcare and education
C. Reducing emphasis on education to focus on economic activities
D. Strengthening policies on environmental sustainability and social equity. | 1 | | 4. | Assertion (A): Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development, social upliftment, and historical and cultural background of the region.
Reason (R): The population growth or population change refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time, which can be expressed in terms of absolute numbers or percentage.
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) .
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) .
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. | 1 | | 5. | Which of the following activities is an example of a quaternary act

FAQs

How many questions are there in the Geography CODE-029 sample paper and are they compulsory?

There are 30 questions in total, and all questions are compulsory.

What are the marks and answer-length requirements for short answer and long answer questions?

Short answer questions (20–23) carry 3 marks and require 80–100 words. Long answer questions (24–28) carry 5 marks and require 120–150 words.

How are visually impaired candidates accommodated in this question paper?

Separate questions are provided for visually impaired candidates in lieu of questions with visual inputs such as maps; they should attempt only those provided questions.

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