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CBSE class 12 Exam Analysis: ‘The paper was easy; students managed to complete it on time’
The Geography educator at Apeejay School, Kharghar says that the question paper was NCERT-based
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the class XII Geography exam on February 29, 2024. The exam was scheduled from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The three-hour question paper was of 70 marks with MCQs, short answers, and long answers along with map-based questions.
There were 30 questions with internal choice. The students were given 15 minutes of extra time to read the questions paper between 10:15 am to 10:30 am.
SECTION A consisted of 1-17 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
SECTION B 18 and 19 were source-based questions carrying 3 marks each.
SECTION C 20 to 23 were short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. These questions had to be answered in 80-100 words.
SECTION D 24 to 28 were long answer-type questions carrying 5 marks each. These questions had to be written in 120-150 words.
SECTION E questions 29 and 30 were map-based questions.
According to Annesha Chatterjee, TGT-Geography at Apeejay School Kharghar, the question paper was easy and had a blend of questions, especially in the MCQs. “These featured a variety of question types, including direct questions and match-the-following sequences. Had the students thoroughly read their NCERT books, they would have been able to do these easily,” Chatterjee said and shared a detailed analysis.
1. Both Sections C and D included analytical questions, focusing on understanding and analysis, following the exam’s usual pattern.
2. The exam was straightforward without any complicated twists, except for one or two slightly complex questions which also provided options for answers.
3. A notable feature was the presence of internal choice in the broader question part, specifically in Section C.
4. The paper was somewhat lengthy particularly due to direct questions requiring detailed answers, such as those on plantation farming. Students who would have studied well would have spent a bit longer answering these questions.
5. Even though the exam was a bit lengthy, the feedback from the students indicated that students were generally able to complete it within the allotted time.
6. The content of the exam was confirmed to be entirely based on the NCERT curriculum.
