CBSE Class 12 Geography paper big relief to students, sticks to NCERT
India Today
The CBSE Class 12 Geography paper was rated easy to moderate by teachers, with most questions directly from NCERT. MCQs and source-based questions required careful reading, while map-based and long-answer sections were manageable and well within the prescribed syllabus and sample paper pattern.
The CBSE Class 12 Geography exam held on February 26 appears to have offered relief rather than stress. Across schools, teachers described the paper as predictable, balanced and firmly rooted in NCERT.
Namita Kalita, PGT Geography at Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam, said, “Overall, the question paper followed the pattern and guidelines prescribed in the CBSE sample paper. The level of difficulty ranged from easy to moderate, making it comfortable for well-prepared students.”
The strongest common thread? NCERT.
“Most of the questions were direct and strictly based on the NCERT textbook. Students who have studied the NCERT content thoroughly can attempt the paper with confidence and score well,” Kalita noted.
Jinesh Choudhary, PGT Geography at Witty International School, Udaipur, shared a similar view. According to him, the paper was fair, well-structured and closely aligned with the expected pattern. Most questions came directly from the prescribed syllabus, giving students a sense of familiarity.
Kalita also pointed out, “The language of the questions was simple, clear, and student-friendly.” Choudhary added that the questions were clearly worded and free from ambiguity.
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