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.
Besides, MCQs, short-answer, source-based, and long-answer type questions will also be asked in the exam. As the exam is now over, our representatives will be recording students' reactions and responses regarding the difficulty level of the paper. Keep a track of CBSE 12 Geography answer key unofficial 2026 LIVE updates here!
CBSE 12 Geography Answer Key Unofficial 2026(Available)
Our panel of subject experts will analyse the questions and provide correct responses to ensure students get a fair idea of their correct and incorrect attempts. Keep checking our CBSE 12 Geography answer key 2026 LIVE updates!
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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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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 |
To be updated soon |
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Student Reactions |
To be updated soon |
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Easiest Section |
To be updated soon |
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Toghets Section |
To be updated soon |
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High-weightage Topics |
To be updated soon |
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Was the Paper Lengthy? |
To be updated soon |
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.
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.