An important element of Social Studies is Geography. With the CBSE Class 12th exams approaching, a thorough study plan can help you prepare for your Geography exam. Here are some tips:
SYLLABUS (theory):
PART A: Fundamentals of Human Geography - 35 Marks
Unit 1: Human Geography (3 marks)
Unit 2: People (5 marks)
Unit 3: Human Activities (10 marks)
Unit 4: Transport, Communication & Trade (10 marks)
Unit 5: Human settlements (5 marks)
Unit 6: Map Work (2 marks)
PART B. India: People and Economy 35 - Marks
Unit 7: People (5 marks)
Unit 8: Human Settlements (4 marks)
Unit 9: Resources and Development (12 marks)
Unit 10: Transport, Communication and International Trade (7 marks)
Unit 11: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and problems (4 marks)
Unit 12: Map Work (3 marks)
Total: 70 Marks
TIPS:
- Best way to begin is by being attentive in class and taking any notes you feel are relevant (in addition to the notes given by the teacher)
- Prepare a study schedule prioritizing topics according to marks weightage and difficulty.
- Focus on preparing from NCERT books and take help from other books for reference.
- Try to find links between the chapters as that will help you remember the information more easily.
- Use easy ways to memorize concepts such as flash cards to help you memorize details.
- Don't try to memorize complete answers. Try to remember the basic points and elaborate them in your own words.
- Practice questions related to maps all through the year as cramming locations just before the exam will not help.
- Read the text at least thrice and try to summarize it in your words.
- Keep at least 2 months for revision.
- Before you begin revision, attempt few previous year paper and ask your teacher to point out your mistakes. This will help you spot your weak points and do your revision accordingly.
- Prepare a fresh study schedule, keeping time for both easy and difficult chapters.
- When you study begin with an easy chapter first to help boost your confidence, and then tackle difficult topics.
- Create flow-charts for quick revisions.
- Try group study with friends by preparing a topic each to explain and discuss with your batchmates.
- Solve previous year papers/ sample papers to identify trends and to practice writing answers according to the given word limits.
- Be clear when answering questions avoid writing long paragraphs.
- Put in your best efforts for the practical segment. As, 30 marks can give a significant boost to your overall percentage in Geography.
Suggested Books:
SYLLABUS (theory):
PART A: Fundamentals of Human Geography - 35 Marks
Unit 1: Human Geography (3 marks)
Unit 2: People (5 marks)
Unit 3: Human Activities (10 marks)
Unit 4: Transport, Communication & Trade (10 marks)
Unit 5: Human settlements (5 marks)
Unit 6: Map Work (2 marks)
PART B. India: People and Economy 35 - Marks
Unit 7: People (5 marks)
Unit 8: Human Settlements (4 marks)
Unit 9: Resources and Development (12 marks)
Unit 10: Transport, Communication and International Trade (7 marks)
Unit 11: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and problems (4 marks)
Unit 12: Map Work (3 marks)
Total: 70 Marks
TIPS:
- Best way to begin is by being attentive in class and taking any notes you feel are relevant (in addition to the notes given by the teacher)
- Prepare a study schedule prioritizing topics according to marks weightage and difficulty.
- Focus on preparing from NCERT books and take help from other books for reference.
- Try to find links between the chapters as that will help you remember the information more easily.
- Use easy ways to memorize concepts such as flash cards to help you memorize details.
- Don't try to memorize complete answers. Try to remember the basic points and elaborate them in your own words.
- Practice questions related to maps all through the year as cramming locations just before the exam will not help.
- Read the text at least thrice and try to summarize it in your words.
- Keep at least 2 months for revision.
- Before you begin revision, attempt few previous year paper and ask your teacher to point out your mistakes. This will help you spot your weak points and do your revision accordingly.
- Prepare a fresh study schedule, keeping time for both easy and difficult chapters.
- When you study begin with an easy chapter first to help boost your confidence, and then tackle difficult topics.
- Create flow-charts for quick revisions.
- Try group study with friends by preparing a topic each to explain and discuss with your batchmates.
- Solve previous year papers/ sample papers to identify trends and to practice writing answers according to the given word limits.
- Be clear when answering questions avoid writing long paragraphs.
- Put in your best efforts for the practical segment. As, 30 marks can give a significant boost to your overall percentage in Geography.
Suggested Books:
- 12th NCERT Books for Geography
- Physical Geography -Savindra Singh
- Physical Geography - Made simple series - Rupa Publications
- Economic & Commercial Geography - Made Simple Series - Rupa Publications
- Human and Economic Geography - Leong & Norgan
- Human Geography - Majid Hussain
- Geographical thoughts - Majid Hussain
- Geography of India - Gopal Singh
- Economic & Commercial Geography of India - CB Memoria
It is easy to become overwhelmed with the vast amount of topics to study. However, it is important to focus your attention on one topic at a time. If you process with your Geography board exam preparation in this fashion you are sure to complete your entire course syllabus thoroughly and that too in no time.
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