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Maharashtra SSC Social Science Paper II (Geography) Board Paper March 2026

Written board papers, 40 marks and 2 hours each: Science & Technology Part 1 and 2, Algebra, Geometry and more.

2026, March 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentences (4 marks) 4 questions
Q.2 Identify the odd factor out (4 marks) 4 questions
Q.3 State whether the sentences are right or wrong (any four) (4 marks) 5 questions
Q.4 (B) Observe the map of India and answer the following questions (any four) (4 marks) 1 questions
Q.5 Give geographical reasons (any two) (6 marks) 4 questions
Q.6 (A) Prepare a simple line graph and answer, or (B) read the graph and answer (6 marks) 2 questions
Q.7 Answer in detail (any two) (8 marks) 3 questions

March 2026 Social Science Paper II: Geography

This is the Maharashtra SSC Geography paper (Social Sciences Paper II) from March 2026, English medium, paper code N 969. It is a 2-hour paper for 40 marks on the India–Brazil comparison. Q.4(A), marking places on an outline map of Brazil, is not included here; the map of India in Q.4(B) is described in words.

The paper tests transport, latitude and forests, an odd-factor-out set on states, plateaus and trading partners, right-or-wrong statements on forts, urbanisation and fishing, a map of the rivers and lakes of India, reasons on snowfall and population density, a line graph of India's literacy, a bar graph of tourism in the two countries, and detailed answers on environmental problems, the extent of the two countries and the conservation of historical places.

How to use it

Attempt it in 2 hours and then check the answers. Remember that in the graph question the scale of the axes must be written on the graph itself. Revise with the Geography questions page.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions.

Q.1 Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentences (4 marks)

  1. Q.1 (1) The cheapest mode of transport is .................................. .

    1. (A) Roadways
    2. (B) Waterways
    3. (C) Airways
    4. (D) Railways
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (2) The sunrays are perpendicular upto the .......................... in India.

    1. (A) Equator
    2. (B) Tropic of Capricorn
    3. (C) Tropic of Cancer
    4. (D) Longitude
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (3) In Brazil, a large amount of oxygen is released because of ................ forest.

    1. (A) Deciduous
    2. (B) Thorny
    3. (C) Evergreen rain
    4. (D) Himalayan
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (4) India’s per capita income is less than Brazil due to .......................... .

    1. (A) Low national income
    2. (B) Massive population
    3. (C) Big family size
    4. (D) Low foodgrain production
    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 Identify the odd factor out (4 marks)

  1. Q.2 (1) States in Brazil : (i) Sao Paulo (ii) Parana (iii) Bahia (iv) Uruguay
    1 mark See answer →
  2. Q.2 (2) Plateau region : (i) Maharashtra (ii) Pantanal (iii) Karnataka (iv) Telangana
    1 mark See answer →
  3. Q.2 (3) Heavy rainfall places in India : (i) Mawsynram (ii) Cherrapunji (iii) Jaisalmer (iv) Mahabaleshwar
    1 mark See answer →
  4. Q.2 (4) Major trading partners of Brazil : (i) China (ii) Germany (iii) USA (iv) Canada
    1 mark See answer →

Q.3 State whether the sentences are right or wrong (any four) (4 marks)

  1. Q.3 (1) Naldurg is a hill fort.
    1 mark See answer →
  2. Q.3 (2) Brazil has the largest number of vegetation species in the world.
    1 mark See answer →
  3. Q.3 (3) Goa is not the most urbanised State.
    1 mark See answer →
  4. Q.3 (4) Fishing is concentrated in the South-Eastern coast of Brazil.
    1 mark See answer →
  5. Q.3 (5) Tourism is an invisible trade.
    1 mark See answer →

Q.4 (B) Observe the map of India and answer the following questions (any four) (4 marks)

  1. Q.4 (B) Observe the map of India and answer the following questions (any four) :
    [Map: ‘INDIA – Main Rivers and Lakes’ showing the Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra and their tributaries in the north, the Narmada and Tapi flowing west in central India, the Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri and east-flowing peninsular rivers, and the lakes Wular, Sambhar, Chilka, Kolleru, Pulicat and Vembanad. Sources are marked with dots; the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are labelled.]
    (1) Name the lake to the far North of India.
    (2) Name the major west flowing rivers in Central India.
    (3) Where does the river Kaveri originate ?
    (4) River Manas is the tributary of which river ?
    (5) What does the map indicate ?
    4 marks See answer →

Q.5 Give geographical reasons (any two) (6 marks)

  1. Q.5 (1) Snowfall doesn’t always occur in Brazil.
    3 marks See answer →
  2. Q.5 (2) India’s population density is high.
    3 marks See answer →
  3. Q.5 (3) Availability of water is a major factor affecting settlements.
    3 marks See answer →
  4. Q.5 (4) There is mixed economy in Brazil and India.
    3 marks See answer →

Q.6 (A) Prepare a simple line graph and answer, or (B) read the graph and answer (6 marks)

  1. Q.6 (A) With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple line graph and answer the following questions :
    Percentage of literacy rate – India
    Years : 1981, 1991, 2001, 2011
    % of literacy : 40.8, 48.2, 61.0, 69.3
    (1) What is the literacy rate in the year 2011 ?
    (2) In the decade from 1991 to 2001 how much was an increase in literacy rate ?
    (3) In which year is the literacy rate upto 40.8% ?
    6 marks See answer →
  2. Q.6 (B) Read the graph and answer the following questions :
    [Bar graph ‘Tourism and Economy (2016)’ with a Y-axis from 0% to 12% in steps of 2%. For Brazil the bar for percentage of population engaged in tourism is about 7% and the bar for contribution of tourism in GDP is about 9.5%. For India the bar for population engaged in tourism is about 9% and the bar for contribution in GDP is about 7%.]
    (1) What type of graph is shown here ?
    (2) What does the graph show ?
    (3) Which country’s tourism has a large share in the contribution towards GDP ?
    (4) How much percentage of population in India is engaged in tourism ?
    (5) How much difference do you find in the population engaged in tourism in both the countries ?
    (6) Which country has a large population engaged in tourism sector but contributes less in GDP ?
    6 marks See answer →

Q.7 Answer in detail (any two) (8 marks)

  1. Q.7 (1) What environmental issues are faced by Brazil and India ?
    4 marks See answer →
  2. Q.7 (2) Describe the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India and Brazil.
    4 marks See answer →
  3. Q.7 (3) Suggest your measures for conservation of Historical places.
    4 marks See answer →