CBSE 12 Geography Answer Key Unofficial 2026 LIVE Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education concluded the Geography paper for Class 12 today, Feb 26, 2026. The exam was over at 1:30 PM. According to the paper pattern, the paper was divided into five core sections. Students had to answer 17 objective-type questions, which were concept-based. Most students found the MCQs a bit tricky and time-consuming. To solve objective-type questions, students require an in-depth knowledege on NCERT topics. However, the map questions were quite easy, and SA and VSA were of a moderate level.Â
Besides, MCQs, short-answer, source-based, and long-answer type questions were also asked in the exam. As per student reactions and reviews, the questions were moderate. Those who have prepared NCERT textual exercise questions will find the paper easy. Our subject matter experts have provided CBSE 12 Geography answer key unofficial 2026 for multiple-choice questions on this page.Â
CBSE 12 Geography Answer Key Unofficial 2026(Available)
Our panel of subject experts has analysed the questions to provide correct responses to ensure students get a fair idea of their correct and incorrect attempts. Analyse your performance by referring to CBSE 12 Geography answer key 2026 below:
| Questions | Answers |
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1) Identify the district of the first phase of construction of the Rajasthan canal? a) Jaisalmer b) Barmer c) Jodhpur d) Ganganagar |
d) Ganganagar |
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2) Read the following statements related to 'surface mining' carefully and choose the correct option i) It is the cheapest and safest way of mining minerals ii) Its output is large and rapid iii) It is used to extract minerals from the deeper part iv) It is also known as open-cast mining a) only i, ii and iii are correct b) only i, iii and iv are correct c) only i, ii and iv are correct d) only ii, iii and iv are correct |
c) only i, ii and iv are correct |
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3) Read the following statements regarding quaternary activities carefully and choose the correct option: i) It is associated with the collection and production of information ii) It focuses on the production of tools iii) It is centred around research and development iv) It involves specialised knowledge and technical skills a) only i, ii and iii are correct b) only i, ii and iv are correct c) only i, iii and iv are correct d) only ii, iii, and iv are correct |
c) only i, iii and iv are correct |
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4) Arrange the following seaports from south to north according to their location and choose the correct option: i) Shanghai ii) Singapore iii) Yokohama iv) Hong Kong a) ii, iv, iii, and i b) ii, iv, i, and iii c) iv, ii, iii, and i d) iv, ii, i, and iii |
b) ii, iv, i, and iii |
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5) Ports which handle bulk and general cargo in large volume, are called_________ a) Ferry Ports b) Inland Ports c) Ports of Call d) Comprehensive Ports |
d) Comprehensive Ports |
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6) Arrange the following iron-ore mines of India from the southwest to the northeast direction of their locations and choose the correct option: i) Bailadila ii) Mayurbhanj iii) Ballari iv) Kundremukh  |
 c) iv, iii, i and ii |
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7) Two statements are given below. Choose the correct Assertion and Reason. Assertion(A): All manufacturing industries are associated with raw materials Reason(R): Resources are essential for human survival a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation c) A is correct, but R is incorrect d) A is incorrect but R is correct |
 a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation |
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8) Which of the following statements related to the concept of development are correct? i) Development means a positive change in life ii) When positive growth is there, it is development iii) When quantity is greater, it is development iv) Development is always relative to value |
c) i, ii, and iv |
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9) Which of the sectors is involved in the highest level of decision-making a) Primary sector b) Secondary sector c) Tertiary sector d) Quinary sector |
d) Quinary sector |
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10) Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: By 2050, the world population is estimated to live in urban areas is______ a) one fourth b) half c) two-thirds d) three-fourths |
c) two-thirds |
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11) Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion(A): Water transport plays an important role in the international trade of India Reason (R): The east coast of India has more ports than its west coast. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation c) A is correct, but R is incorrect d) A is incorrect, but R is correct |
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect |
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12) Read these statements about the Swachh Bharat Mission and choose the correct option: i) It is a part of the urban renewable mission ii) It is launched by the Government of India iii) It is associated with improving greenery in urban areas iv) It is aimed at improving the quality of life in urban slums |
c) i,ii and iv |
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13) Identify the unit to measure sound from the following: a) Particles per hundred b) Decibel c) Particles per thousand d) Nanometer |
b) Decibel |
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14) Identify the main objective of GAIL: a) to transport and store natural gas to different states b) to process and market natural gas c) to transport, process, and market natural gas d) to sell stored natural gas for greater profit |
c) to transport, process, and market natural gas |
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15) Match column I with II column I: a) iron-ore; b) manganese; c) Bauxite; d) copper column II: i) katni; ii) bhilwara; iii) chandrapur; iv) sundargarh |
d) a(iv), b(iii), c(ii), d)i) |
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16) Which of the following is a less labour-intensive cultivation method? a) plantation agriculture b) subsistence agriculture c) extensive commercial agriculture d) market gardening and horticulture |
c) extensive commercial agriculture |
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17) Foot-loose industries are located_______ a) where energy supply is continuous b) where good accessibility by rail/road is available c) where cheap and skilled labour d) where the market facilities are available |
c) where cheap and skilled labour |
Highlights on CBSE 12 Geography Exam Pattern
We have provided section-wise question types and marking scheme for CBSE 12 Geography exam 2026 in the table below:
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Sections |
Type of Questions |
Marks Allotted |
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A |
MCQs |
17 |
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B |
Source-Based Questions |
6 |
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C |
Short Answer Type Questions |
12 |
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D |
Long Answer Type Questions |
25 |
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E |
Map-Based Questions |
10 |
Detailed Analysis of CBSE 12 Geography Paper 2026: Reviews and Reactions
We will update regarding CBSE 12 Geography 2026 paper difficulty level and the reaction of students in the table below after 1:30 PM:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Overall Difficulty Level |
Moderate to Difficult |
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Student Reactions |
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Easiest Section |
Section E(Map-based questions) |
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Toghest Section |
Section A(Multiple Choice Questions) Tricky questions |
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High-weightage Topics |
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Was the Paper Lengthy? |
No |
Candidates can get correct responses for objective-type questions asked in the exam on our page. To discover about students' reactions on paper difficulty level and CBSE 12 Geography answer keys 2026, chcek our LIVE updates.Â
Live Updates
As per student responses and question paper analysis, the overall paper was of a moderate level with a few lengthy questions.
Anita, while speaking to our correspondent Rohit, revealed that the questions were pretty easy and beyond her expectations. She could attempt all the questions.
Vikas from Chandigarh says the overall exam was good; however, he found the SET 3 MCQs were tricky and required a deeper understanding of concepts.
Rohan from the New Delhi exam centre found the questions easy. According to him, questions were framed from the NCERT book.
Students will no longer be allowed to write. Invigilators will be collecting the answer scripts from the test takers.
The examinees need to gear up, as only 15 minutes remain for the CBSE 12 Geography paper to conclude. It is important to thoroughly revise the answers and ensure that all questions are attempted.
CBSE will not share any official answer key for the board exams. However, coaching centres and websites like CollegeDekho, GMU, etc. will update unofficial keys. The subject matter experts prepare these keys.
With only 30 minutes left for the exam to conclude, test takers must take any extra sheets from the invigilator and make sure to properly attach them to their main answer script.
Students are required to manage their time effectively. It is advised to keep at least 15 minutes for revising the paper.