Secondary Activities: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

Secondary Activities questions asked in CBSE board exams

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1. Which one of the following is an example of non-metallic mineral based industry ? 1 (A) Aluminium industry (B) Iron and Steel industry (C) Copper industry (D) Cement industry
   Board 20261 markMCQRepeated: 2023,2026
2. Which among the following is NOT the mineral based industry ? (A) Iron and steel (B) Aluminium (C) (D) Salt Cement
   Board 20231 markMCQRepeated: 2023,2026
3. Page 7 of 24 10. Read the information given in the box carefully and identify the mineral : 1  It is a non-ferrous ore.  Odisha is the largest producer state.  It is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Options : (A) Copper (B) Mica (C) Bauxite (D) Manganese…
   Board 20261 markMCQ
4. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : All manufacturing industries are associated with raw materials. Reason (R) : Resources are essential for h…
   Board 20251 markAssertion-Reason
5. (a) Explain the main features of large scale manufacturing industries in the world. OR (b) Explain the main features of 'High Tech' industries in the world.
   Board 20255 markslong answer
6. Suggest the measures to achieve the objectives of ·Namami Gange Programme'. Page 15 (5 × 5 = 25) 24. 1 + 4 = 5 (b) 26. (a) (b) 27. (a) (b) 28. (a) (b) 1 1 2930 (2 × 5 = 10) 29. - A, B, C, D, , F G A. B. C. D. F. n aesh b, G. Page 16
   Board 20253 marksshort answer
7. Which one of the following is able to purchase merchandise more economically, by contacting the manufacturers to produce the goods according to their specification ? (A) Trading Centres (B) Consumer Cooperatives (C) Departmental Stores (D) Chain Stores
   Board 20241 markMCQ
8. Synthetic fibre and plastic manufacturing is an example of which one of the following ? (A) Mineral-based industry (B) Chemical-based industry (C) Forest-based industry (D) Animal-based industry 4 4. {ZåZ{b{IV `w½_m| _| go H$m¡Z-gm ghr gw_o{bV h¡ ? (A) nd©Vr` …
   Board 20241 markMCQ
9. Which one of the following is not the objective of Namami Gange Programme ? (A) Developing sewerage treatment systems in towns (B) Monitoring of industrial effluents (C) Afforestation along the banks of the river (D) To divert the flow of the river from the ci…
   Board 20241 markMCQ
10. (a) ·High technology is the latest generation of manufacturing activities". Explain the statement. OR (b) Explain any five factors affecting the location of industries in the world. 15 ^A 27· b- 29 30 1 29. - A, B, C, D, E, F G A. In B. C. D. E. F. ·Ph Ele hlP…
    Board 20235 markslong answer
11. , ) statement with examples. 3×1=3 OR (b) ··High technology' is known as the latest generation of manufacturing activities in the world." Support the statement with examples. 3×1=3 Page 5 (K E p2) 9. 3 × 5 = 15 5 ×1 = 5 8. 5 ×1 = 5 9··4= 1 + 4= 5 () 1 × 5= 5 1…
    Board 20221 markvery short
12. “The evolution of Indian towns is a reflection of the changing socio- political and economic priorities of different historical eras.” Analyse the evolution of modern towns in India.
    Sample paper 2026-273 marksshort answer
13. XYZ is a logistics company that provides courier services to customers. It is not dependent on any specific natural resources or labour skills that are only available in a certain location. List five reasons that classify XYZ as an example of a footloose indus…
    CBSE practice 2023-245 markscase-based
14. Explain with examples the factors influencing industrial location OR Classify industries on the basis of raw materials with examples. 5 i
    CBSE practice 2023-245 markslong answer
15. Describe the three types of industries based on ownership with one example each.
    CBSE practice 2022-233 marksshort answer
16. Which of the following affected the agricultural sector in India NEGATIVELY? A. building roadways from villages to cities B. reduced funding in meteorology C. reduced funding in industries D. subsidising fertilisers
    CBSE practice 2021-221 markMCQ
17. Identify the country with an extensive livestock rearing industry. A. Australia B. Argentina C. New Zealand D. Uruguay
    CBSE practice 2021-221 markMCQ
18. Which of the following shows the CORRECT transition of a society undergoing demographic change? A. rural, agrarian -> urban, industrial B. rural, industrial -> urban, agrarian C. urban, illiterate -> rural, literate D. rural, literate -> urban, illiterate
    CBSE practice 2022-231 markMCQ
19. Which of the following is the reason why the government of India provides incentives to industries for locating in backward areas? A. balanced regional development B. equitable utilisation of resources C. optimum employment generation D. support various cottag…
    CBSE practice 2022-231 markMCQ
20. Kobe Osaka region of Japan is thickly populated because of A. Comfortable climatic conditions B. Presence of number of industries C. Fresh water is easily available D. Fertile loamy soils 1 i
    CBSE practice 2023-241 markvery short

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