About UP Board Class 12 Geography Syllabus

Geography is an interesting and scoring subject in UP Board Class 12. It bridges science and social studies by explaining natural phenomena, human activities, and their interaction with the environment. The syllabus covers both physical and human geography, along with map work.

Syllabus Overview

The Geography syllabus is divided into the following parts:

1. Physical Geography: Includes topics like landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, and natural resources.

2. Human Geography: Covers population distribution, urbanization, agriculture, industries, and economic activities.

3. Practical Geography (Map Work): Students are required to mark important physical features, industrial regions, rivers, cities, and transport networks on maps.

4. Environmental Geography: Topics like pollution, sustainable development, and disaster management are included.

Marking Scheme

The paper is of 100 marks, distributed as:

• Physical Geography – 30 marks

• Human Geography – 30 marks

• Practical & Map Work – 20 marks

• Environmental Geography & Short Questions – 20 marks

Importance of Geography

Class 12 Geography builds awareness about our planet and prepares students for higher studies in geology, environmental science, urban planning, and economics. It is also highly useful in competitive exams.

Preparation Tips

• Practice map pointing regularly.

• Make notes of important definitions and case studies.

• Revise diagrams and graphs for quick recall.

• Learn recent environmental issues and case examples.

Download the PDF of the UP Board Class 12 Syllabus for Geography