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CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam Analysis 2025: Difficulty Level, Students Reaction
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CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam Analysis 2025: Difficulty Level, Students Reaction

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Vishal kumarUpdated on 15 Mar 2025, 11:01 AM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 geography board exam was held on February 24, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It was well-structured, with a well-balanced level of difficulty and a mix of conceptual and higher-order thinking questions. It was a reasonable and equitable exam for all aspirants with different levels of preparation. We will provide a direct download link for the CBSE Class 12th Geography Question Paper 2025 PDF very soon. Stay tuned for more details.

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CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam Analysis 2025: Difficulty Level, Students Reaction
CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam Analysis 2025

CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam Pattern and Structure

  • The question paper has 30 questions, and all questions have to be attempted.
  • It contains five sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
  • No choice in general, but internal choice in certain questions (other than Section A).

Section-Wise Question Paper Structure

SectionQuestion NumbersType of QuestionsMarks per QuestionTotal Marks

Section A

Q1 – Q17

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

1

17

Section B

Q18 – Q19

Source-Based Questions

3

6

Section C

Q20 – Q23

Short Answer Questions (80-100 words)

3

12

Section D

Q24 – Q28

Long Answer Questions (120-150 words)

5

25

Section E

Q29 – Q30

Map-Based Questions

5

10

Total

30 Questions

Complete Paper

-

70 Marks

Exam Schedule and Timings

Exam DateSubjectTiming

February 24, 2025

Geography

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM


To reduce last-minute stress, students should arrive 30 minutes before the exam start time, and bring their admission card, and any essential stationery.

CBSE Class 12th Geography Question Paper 2025

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CBSE Class 12th Geography Answer Key 2025 - Download PDF

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CBSE Class 12th Geography Answer Key 2025 (Set 1)

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CBSE Class 12th Geography Answer Key 2025 (Set 3)

CBSE Class 12 Geography Paper Analysis 2025

The majority of the students felt that the paper was well-balanced with descriptive and analytical-type questions. The majority of the students reported that the MCQs were easy but some were difficult and required careful reading. Short- and long-answer questions were predominantly from NCERT with a few being application-based type questions. The map-based questions were easy as expected. Some of the major observations on the students' feedback are given below:

  • Most of the students indicated that the MCQs were simple, but some were tricky and had to be read carefully.
  • The short-answer and long-answer questions were predominantly from NCERT, with some application-based questions.
  • Time management was crucial because there were students who could not complete the long-answer section within the given time. The map questions were simple, as anticipated.
  • Subject experts and teachers opined that the paper was nicely written and strictly adhered to the CBSE syllabus.
  • Questions were designed to measure conceptual understanding, mapping ability, and reasoning ability.
  • According to officials, the students who are well prepared by NCERT books and sample papers will perform better.

CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam Analysis 2024

AspectAnalysis

Overall Difficulty Level

Moderate; combination of direct and application-based questions.

MCQs (Section A)

Primarily straightforward; a few concept-based tricky questions.

Source-Based Questions (Section B)

Close reading and interpretation of the provided text were needed.

Short Answer Questions (Section C)

Conceptual; necessitating accurate and organized answers.

Long Answer Questions (Section D)

Analytical; questions assessed map interpretation and thought.

Map-Based Questions (Section E)

Manageable; needed good knowledge of map locations.

Student Feedback

Most students found the paper moderate, with some lengthy questions in Section D.

High-Scoring Topics

Human Development, Migration, Population & Resources, Trade & Transport.

Tough Topics

Statistical data analysis, Case Studies, Graph-based questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I manage time during the exam?
A:

Read the paper carefully within 10-15 minutes. 

Complete MCQs quickly to leave time for long-answer questions. Allocate time to each section as per the marks. Offer a minimum of a 10-minute review period at the end.

Q: What are the main topics to study for the Geography exam?
A:

Some important topics include:

  • Human Development & Migration
  • Population Growth & Settlements
  • Trade, Transport & Communication
  • Natural Resources & Agriculture
  • Industrial & Urban Planning
Q: How can I prepare for the Geography exam?
A:

Only NCERT books, as the majority of the questions are NCERT syllabus-based.

Practice map questions regularly. Revise major subjects such as Human Geography, Population Studies, and Trade. Try previous year's question papers for better understanding.

Q: Is there a different option available in the question paper?
A:

There is no general option, but an internal option exists in some questions (apart from Section A).

Q: What types of questions will we be having on the exam?
A:

The paper consists of:

  • MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions)
  • Source-Based Questions
  • Short-Answer Questions
  • Long-Answer Questions
  • Map-Based Questions
Q: How are the marks for the total Geography exam distributed?
A:

The exam has 80 marks for the theory paper and 20 marks for internal assessment and the total is 100 marks.

Q: How many sections are there in the CBSE Class 12th Geography Question Paper?
A:

The report is divided into five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D, and Section E.

Q: When will the CBSE Class 12th Geography Exam 2025 be held?
A:

The CBSE 12th Class Geography Exam 2025 will probably take place on 24 February 2025 as per the official CBSE date sheet.

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