CBSE 12th Geography Question Paper 2025 (Set 2)

High female literacy and a declining birth rate are important causes of low population growth in India. As education among women increases, awareness about family planning rises and fertility rates tend to fall. Option (B) is incorrect because better medical facilities usually reduce death rate and can increase population growth. Option (C) refers to historical global events and is not the cause of low population growth in India. Option (D) is just a restatement, not a cause.

The correct characteristics of telecommunication are those given in statements I, II and III, so option (D) is correct. Telecommunication provides rapid communication over long distances using electronic means such as telephone, internet, radio and satellites. It supports faster exchange of information, improves coordination and is essential for modern communication services.

From west to east, the correct order is Moscow, Kazan, Chita and then Omsk only if considering the given options? Actually, among the listed stations of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Moscow is farthest west, followed by Kazan, then Omsk, and Chita is farthest east. Therefore the correct sequence from west to east is II, IV, III, I? However, since the expected railway route is Moscow (II), Kazan (IV), Omsk (III), Chita (I), the correct option is (B).

Packet stations are operational for shorter distances. They are small stations used for local or short-distance traffic. Ports of call are stopover ports for ships, out ports are auxiliary ports away from the main port, and entrepot ports are used for re-export trade.

The question is incomplete because the names of the oil refineries to be arranged are not visible in the statement. Please provide the four refinery names or their labelled list so the north-to-south order can be determined accurately.