UP Board Class 12 Geography Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF

Last Updated: Feb 26, 2026, 17:50 IST

The UP Board Class 12 Geography exam was held on February 26, 2026, covering human geography, population, and resources. The 70-mark theory paper included MCQs, short, and long answers, plus map work, alongside a 30-mark practical. Students can soon download the official question paper and answer key from here, with direct links provided in the article.

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Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) conducted the Class 12 Geography exam today, Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The exam tested human geography, global population trends, Indian economic resources, and sustainable development. In addition to required map work, the paper included a varied combination of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), short-answer questions, and descriptive long-form responses. The structure followed a 70 mark structure, with 30 marks for internal practical assessment covering data processing and viva-voce.

UPMSP normally posts the official question paper and answer key on its official website, upmsp.edu.in , after the board examination cycle ends in March. In the meantime students can access a direct link to download Class 12 Geography question paper and answer key  2026 from here. 

Also check: [लेटेस्ट] UP Board Exam Date 2026

UP Board Class 12 Geography 2026: Key Highlights

Feature

Details

Exam Date

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Total Marks

100 Marks (70 Theory + 30 Practical)

Exam Duration

3 Hours and 15 Minutes

Total Questions

30 Questions

Sections

5 Sections (A, B, C, D, and E)

Section A (MCQs)

17 Questions (1 Mark each)

Section B (Source-Based)

2 Questions (3 Marks each; total 6 marks)

Section C (Short Answer)

4 Questions (3 Marks each; 80–100 words)

Section D (Long Answer)

5 Questions (5 Marks each; 120–150 words)

Section E (Map Work)

2 Questions (5 Marks each; World and India Maps)

Choice Provided

Internal choices provided in specific questions

UP Board Class 12 Geography Question Paper 2026: Download PDF 

UP board class 12 Geography question paper for the academic session 2025-26 is yet to be released students can utilise the PDF shared here to evaluate their performance. 

Students can anticipate questions from the article which will be updated soon here.

UP Board Class 12 Geography Question Paper 2026 PDF (Link to be generated soon)

Also check: UP Board Class 12 Syllabus 2025-26

UP Board Class 12 Geography: Exam Pattern 2026

Here students can check for question paper pattern for the 2026 Class 12 Geography exam to review and understand the science specialized subject. 

Question Type

Number of Questions

Marks per Question

Total Marks

Multiple Choice (MCQs)

17

1

17

Source-Based Questions

2

3

06

Short Answer (SA)

4

3

12

Long Answer (LA)

5

5

25

Map Work (World & India)

2

5

10

Section-Wise Weightage

Section

Unit / Topic

Marks

Part A: Fundamentals of Human Geography

Unit 1: Nature and Scope of Human Geography

03

(Total: 35 Marks)

Unit 2: World Population, Density, and Development

08

 

Unit 3: Human Activities (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)

19

 

Map Work: Identification of World Geographical Features

05

Part B: India: People and Economy

Unit 1: Population, Migration, and Settlements

08

(Total: 35 Marks)

Unit 2: Resources and Sustainable Development

10

 

Unit 3: Transport, Communication, and International Trade

07

 

Unit 4: Geographical Perspectives on Selected Issues

05

 

Map Work: Locating and Labeling on India Political Map

05

Part C: Practical Work

Written Test: Data Processing and Representation

15

(Total: 30 Marks)

Practical Record File & Viva-Voce

15

Grand Total

Theory + Practical Combined

100

UP Board Class 12 Geography Answer Key 2026: Download PDF 

Given here is a link to access the UP board class 12 Geography answer key PDF. As the board will soon release the answer key, within the end of the month, students can anticipate a direct link to download the PDF from here. 

UP Board Class 12th Geography Answer Key 2026 PDF (Link will be generated soon)

Steps To Download UP Board Class 12 Geography Paper 2026? 

Here you can find a step-by-step guide to download UP board class 12 Geography question paper 2026. 

1. Go to the official website at upmsp.edu.in 

2. On the homepage look for ‘Download’ or ‘Question Paper 2026’.

3. Look for the links for "Question Papers 2026" or "Previous Year Question Papers".

4. Check for Class 12 (Intermediate) and look for Geography subject.

5. Click on the subject link shared next to the subject. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.  

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