CBSE Class 12 Geography Answer Key 2026 (All Sets) - Unofficial Solution
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CBSE Class 12 Geography Board Exam 2026 conducted today, 26 February 2026 (10:30 AM - 1:30 PM). Unofficial answer key prepared by our expert team immediately after the exam.
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Exam Overview - CBSE Class 12 Geography 2026
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Subject | Geography (Code: 029) |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Exam Date | 26 February 2026 (Thursday) |
| Exam Time | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (3 Hours) |
| Maximum Marks | 70 Marks Theory + 30 Marks Project |
| Sets | Set 1 (29/1/1), Set 2 (29/1/2), Set 3 (29/1/3) |
Paper Difficulty Analysis
Moderate
Overall Difficulty
70%
NCERT Based
55-65
Expected Good Score
The CBSE Class 12 Geography 2026 paper was moderate in difficulty. Most questions were directly from NCERT textbooks. Map-based questions were straightforward. Students who followed the CBSE sample paper 2026 found the paper scoring.
Section A - MCQ Answer Key (1 Mark Each)
| Q.No. | Topic | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Population Density | (b) Arithmetic Density |
| Q2 | Human Development Index | (c) UNDP |
| Q3 | Primary Activities | (a) Agriculture |
| Q4 | Migration Types | (d) Rural to Urban |
| Q5 | Transport Networks | (b) Golden Quadrilateral |
| Q6 | World Trade Organisation | (a) 1995 |
| Q7 | Subsistence Agriculture | (c) Intensive |
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Section B - Short Answer Key (3 Marks Each)
Q18 - Explain any three factors influencing World Population Distribution. (3 marks)
Answer: (i) Physical Factors - Climate, Relief, Soil, Water availability. Areas with favourable climate and fertile soil have high density. (ii) Economic Factors - Availability of employment, industries, and services attract population. (iii) Social and Cultural Factors - Areas with historical and religious importance have high population concentration.
Q19 - Distinguish between Quaternary and Quinary Activities. (3 marks)
Answer: Quaternary activities involve knowledge-based services like IT, education, research, and finance. Quinary activities involve decision-making at the highest level - senior executives, government officials, research scientists. The key difference is the level of decision-making power and specialisation involved.
Section C - Long Answer Key (5 Marks Each)
Q24 - Explain the concept of Human Development. Describe any four indicators. (5 marks)
Human Development is the process of enlarging peoples choices by improving their health, knowledge, and living standards. Key indicators: (i) Life Expectancy at Birth - measures health and longevity; (ii) Education Index - mean years of schooling plus expected years of schooling; (iii) GNI per capita - measures standard of living; (iv) Gender Inequality Index - measures gender disparities in reproductive health, empowerment, and employment.
Section D - Map Work (5 Marks)
Map questions required identifying locations of:
- Major Seaports of India - Mumbai, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam
- Iron and Steel Plants - Bhilai, Rourkela, Jamshedpur
- Population density zones on World map
- International airports in India
Expected Cut-off Marks 2026
| Grade | Expected Theory Score (out of 70) |
|---|---|
| A1 (90%+) | 63 - 70 |
| A2 (80-90%) | 56 - 62 |
| B1 (70-80%) | 49 - 55 |
| B2 (60-70%) | 42 - 48 |