CBSE Class 12 Geography Value Based Questions Set 01

VALUE BASED QUESTIONS

GEOGRAPHY

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Question: “The basic goal of development is to create conditions where people can live meaningful lives.”

CONTEXTUAL: What are the indicators of human development? 

VALUE BASED: Apart from economic aspect what values should be kept in mind while formulating development policies? 

* Social Equality

* Sustainable Development

* Freedom of Choice

* Environmental concern

* Empowerment

SECODARY ACTIVITIES

Question: “Manufacturing industries have led to environmental degradation.”

CONTEXTUAL: Classify the industries on the basis of ownership.

VALUE BASED: What values should be portrayed by owners of various industries in order to save environment?

* Reduce , recycle, reuse

* Abiding by rules

* Sensitivity to the environment

* Conservation of Resources

* Sustainable Development

MIGARTION: TYPES, CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES CONTEXTUAL:

Question: What are the factors responsible for migration in India? 

VALUE BASED: Which values should be displayed by the people of the destination area to avoid the social problems arising out of migration? 

* Acceptance

* Tolerance

* Respect for others

* Harmony

* Brotherhood

PRIMARY OCCUPATION

CONTEXTUAL: In which country almost every farmer is a member of a co-operative. 

VALUE BASED: What values are required for successful running of co-operatives? 

* Trust

* Fairness

* Valuing well being of the others

* Social responsibility

* Any other

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

‘Mega cities of the world attract large number of migrants every year’.

CONTEXTUAL: Define a mega city. 

VALUE-BASED: What values should the citizens exhibit to make life better in big cities? 

* Respect for other communities

* Respect for public property

* Developing better inter-personal relationships

* Concern for environment

* Any other

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

‘Cyberspace exists everywhere and has made the concept of global village a reality’

CONTEXTUAL:

Justify the above statement 

VALUE-BASED:

What values should be exhibited by the students like you while using the internet?

Answer:

* Self restrain 

* Following cyber rules

GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES

Most of the surface of the earth had and has been shaped over very long periods of time and because of its use and misuse by humans its potential is being diminished at a fast rate. If the processes which shaped and are shaping the surface of the earth into varieties of forms and the nature of materials of which it is composed of, are understood, precautions can be taken to minimize the detrimental effects of human use and preserve it for posterity.

CONTEXTUAL:

How have human activities affected the environment? 

VALUE BASED:

How can you help in maintaining ecological balance? 

Answer: Judicious Use of Resources 

Sustainable Development 

Recycling and Re-use 

GEOGRAPHY AS A DISCILPLINE

The earth is endowed with rich resources but man’s reckless use of the same has created ruckus on the earth.
 

CONTEXTUAL:

How has man harmed the environment? 

VALUE BASED:

What values can help in changing the existing situation?

Answer: Judicious Use of Resources
 Conservation of Resources 

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