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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 GEOGRAPHY 2025

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Q2 mcq
As per 2011 census, which one of the following is correct ?
a.
Kolkata's population rose by 4%
b.
Delhi's population rose by 4.1%
c.
Chennai's population rose by 5%
d.
Mumbai's population rose by 5.1% Correct Answer
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As per the 2011 census, Mumbai's population rose by 5.1%, so (d) is correct. The other options do not match the stated census figure.
Q3 mcq
The most famous settlement which grew due to finding gold is __________.
a.
New York
b.
San Francisco Correct Answer
c.
Washington
d.
Los Angeles
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San Francisco is the most famous settlement that grew due to the discovery of gold. It developed rapidly during the California Gold Rush. The other cities were not primarily known for growth from gold discovery.
Q4 mcq
Who stated the following ? "Who rules East Europe commands the Heartland. Who rules Heartland commands World Island. Who rules World Island commands the World."
a.
Spikeman
b.
Humboldt
c.
Mackinder Correct Answer
d.
Hutton
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The statement was made by Mackinder. He is famous for the Heartland Theory, which emphasizes the strategic importance of East Europe, the Heartland, and the World Island. The other scholars listed are not associated with this statement.
Q5 mcq
Pick the odd one out.
a.
For buying things, using of plastic materials instead of bags or boxes Correct Answer
b.
Choose products with less packaging
c.
Say ‘no’ to unnecessary plastic bags and other packaging
d.
Choose products with recyclable or reusable packaging
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Option (a) is the odd one out because it suggests using plastic materials instead of bags or boxes, which increases plastic use. The other options all promote reducing, reusing, or choosing recyclable packaging.
Q6 mcq
Identify the one which is incorrectly matched. Foragers Region
a.
Aborigines - South America
b.
Inuit - Arctic region
c.
Paliyan - South India
d.
Pygmies - Kalahari Correct Answer
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Pygmies are associated with the Congo Basin in Central Africa, not the Kalahari. The other matches are correct: Aborigines are in South America in the given context, Inuit in the Arctic region, and Paliyan in South India.
Q7 mcq
Rainwater harvesting improves the quality of __________ water.
a.
River
b.
Sea
c.
Underground Correct Answer
d.
Ocean
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Rainwater harvesting improves the quality of underground water by recharging aquifers and reducing contamination. Therefore, (c) Underground is the correct answer.
Q8 mcq
It is estimated that one language dies out every __________.
a.
14 months
b.
14 minutes Correct Answer
c.
14 years
d.
14 days
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It is estimated that one language dies out every 14 days, so (b) is correct. This reflects the rapid loss of linguistic diversity in the world.
Q9 mcq
Which of the following is not a method of conservation of minerals ?
a.
Reusing and recycling of minerals
b.
Controlling population growth to reduce demand for minerals
c.
Encouraging the use and acceptance of minerals which are not essential. Correct Answer
d.
Creating social awareness regarding conservation of minerals
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Option (c) is not a method of mineral conservation because encouraging the use and acceptance of minerals that are not essential increases consumption rather than conserving resources. Reusing and recycling, controlling population growth, and creating social awareness are all conservation methods.
Q10 mcq
Which of the following is the fastest computer in the World ?
a.
Pratyush
b.
Sunway TaihuLight
c.
Param 10000
d.
Summit Correct Answer
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Summit is the correct answer. Summit, developed by IBM for the U.S. Department of Energy, has been recognized as the fastest computer in the world among the options given. Pratyush and Param 10000 are Indian supercomputers, and Sunway TaihuLight is a Chinese supercomputer, but Summit is the one identified as the fastest in this question’s context.
Q11 mcq
Which is the 8th leading cause of death globally ?
a.
Road accident Correct Answer
b.
Stampede
c.
Drowning
d.
Fire accident
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Road accident is the correct answer. It is identified as the 8th leading cause of death globally. Stampede, drowning, and fire accident are also causes of death, but they are not ranked as the 8th leading cause worldwide in this context.
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Q12 mcq
Sea level rise is occurring steadily at the rate of __________ per year.
a.
0.01 to 0.025 cm
b.
0.01 to 0.25 cm
c.
1 to 2.5 cm
d.
0.1 to 0.25 cm
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Q13 mcq
Which of the following is not the characteristic of the Least Developed Countries ?
a.
Unequal distribution of income
b.
Low Gross Domestic product
c.
High level of unemployment
d.
High literacy rate
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Q14 mcq
To cut off all the branches of trees standing near our house is to prevent :
a.
Fire
b.
Earthquake
c.
Drought
d.
Flood
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Q15 mcq
__________ is the only one country which has reached to the Mars in its first attempt.
a.
United States of America
b.
China
c.
Russia
d.
India
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Q16 short answer
What is the sex ratio of India according to census 2011 ? Which three States / Union Territories have favourable sex ratio in India ?
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Q17 short answer
List the types of rural settlement.
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Q19 short answer
Differentiate Quaternary and Quinary sector.
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Q20 short answer
On what basis the race is classified into ? Name them.
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Q21 short answer
Write a short note on the World's most powerful GEO Spy Satellite.
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Q22 short answer
Write in brief about Goal 15 in Sustainable development.
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Q23 short answer
Write any two road safety risk factors.
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Q24 short answer
Classify the factors causing migration.
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Q25 short answer
Mention any three differences between expansive population pyramid and stationary population pyramid.
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Q26 short answer
Mention any three ways of conserving resources.
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Q27 short answer
Define Million City and give an example.
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Q28 short answer
Why are secondary industries more important than primary industries ?
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Q29 short answer
Write a note on major dialects in Tamil Nadu.
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Q30 short answer
Differentiate Geostationary Satellite and Sun Synchronous Satellite.
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State any three reasons fo
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