Rajasthan Board Class 12 Geography Syllabus for 2024-2025 Exam

Rajasthan Board Class 12 Geography Syllabus
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The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released the syllabus for Class 12 Geography for the academic session 2024-2025. This syllabus will be followed for the board exams in 2025.

  • Rajasthan Board Class 12 Geography Syllabus Exam Structure:
    • Total Marks: 100
      • Theory Exam: 56 Marks (3 hours 15 minutes)
      • Practical Exam: 15 Marks (4 hours)
      • Record Evaluation: 14 Marks
      • Oral Assessment: 15 Marks
  • Subjects Covered:
    • Part 1: Fundamentals of Human Geography
    • Part 2: India: People and Economy

Part 1: Fundamentals of Human Geography

This part focuses on the study of human interaction with the environment

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Human Geography
    • What is Human Geography?
    • How do humans influence and are influenced by nature?
  • Unit 2: The World’s Population
    • How is the world’s population distributed?
    • What factors affect population growth?
    • What are the different demographic transitions?
  • Unit 3: Human Development
    • What is the difference between economic growth and human development?
    • How is human development measured?
    • What are the challenges to human development?
  • Unit 4: Primary Activities
    • How do humans use land for basic needs like food and clothing?
    • This unit covers various primary activities such as hunting, gathering, pastoralism, and agriculture.
  • Unit 5: Secondary Activities
    • This unit deals with industries and manufacturing processes.
    • You’ll learn about factors affecting the location of industries and different types of industries.
  • Unit 6: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
    • This unit covers the service sector and specialized services.
    • You’ll study trade, transport, communication, tourism, and other service-related activities.
  • Unit 7: Transport and Communication
    • How do people and goods move around the world?
    • This unit explores different modes of transport like road, rail, water, and air transport.
    • Communication technologies like satellites and the Internet.
  • Unit 8: International Trade
    • Why do countries trade with each other?
    • This unit covers the factors affecting international trade, trade patterns, and organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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Part 2: India: People and Economy

This part focuses on India’s population, settlements, resources, and economic activities. Here’s a breakdown of the key areas covered:

  • Unit 1: Population of India
    • How is India’s population distributed?
    • What is the population growth rate in India?
    • What is the composition of India’s population (rural-urban, language, religion)?
  • Unit 2: Human Settlements in India
    • What are the different types of settlements in India (rural and urban)?
    • How have urban settlements evolved in India?
    • What is the Smart Cities Mission?
  • Unit 3: Land Resources and Agriculture in India
    • How is land used in India?
    • What are the major agricultural crops grown in India?
    • What are the challenges faced by Indian agriculture?
  • Unit 4: Water Resources in India
    • What are India’s water resources?
    • How is water used in India?
    • What are the challenges of water management in India?
  • Unit 5: Mineral and Energy Resources in India
    • What are the different types of mineral resources found in India?
    • What are the conventional and non-conventional energy sources used in India?
    • How can we conserve mineral resources?
  • Unit 6: Planning and Sustainable Development in India
    • What is sustainable development?
    • How is planning done for development in different regions of India?
  • Unit 7: Transport and Communication in India
    • What are the major modes of transport in India?
    • How has the communication network developed in India?
  • Unit 8: International Trade of India
    • What are India’s major exports and imports?
    • How has India’s trade pattern changed over time?
  • Unit 9: Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
    • What are the environmental challenges faced by India (water pollution
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Prescribed Textbooks:

  1. Fundamentals of Human Geography – NCERT’s Book PDF
  2. India – People and Economy – NCERT’s Book
  3. Practical Work in Geography II – NCERT’s Book