š NCERT Class 12 ā Fundamentals of Human Geography
Subject Code: 12097
Publisher: NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
Medium: English (also available in Hindi)
Binding: PaperbackĀ
Edition: Latest as per 2025ā26 CBSE curriculum
Page Count: ~114 pages
Weight: ~249 grams
Book Type: Part A of the Class 12 Geography textbook set
š Book Overview
Fundamentals of Human Geography introduces students to the interrelationship between humans and their environment, with a focus on population, resources, economy, and cultural patterns. It provides the conceptual foundation for understanding how humans shape and are shaped by geography.
This is one of the two textbooks used in Class 12 Geography:
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Part A: Fundamentals of Human Geography
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Part B: India: People and Economy
š Chapter-wise Breakdown
The textbook contains 10 chapters that cover the following key areas:
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Human Geography: Nature and Scope
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The World Population: Distribution, Density and Growth
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Population Composition
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Human Development
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Primary Activities
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Secondary Activities
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Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
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Transport and Communication
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International Trade
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Human Settlements
šÆ Learning Objectives
By studying this book, students will be able to:
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Understand the diversity of human activity in geographical space.
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Analyze population dynamics like distribution, growth, and structure.
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Study economic sectors and how human labor and innovation are organized.
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Explore the global systems of transport, communication, and trade.
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Understand urbanization and settlement types across the world.
š Highlights
Feature | Description |
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Textbook Type | Theoretical, Conceptual |
Target Audience | CBSE Class 12 Students, UPSC/UG Entrance Aspirants |
Usefulness | Board exams, CUET, UPSC foundation, Geography Olympiads |
Language | Simple, map-integrated, fact-based |
Style | With maps, case studies, diagrams, and activity boxes |
š§ Ideal For:
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CBSE Class 12 students
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Humanities stream learners
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Geography enthusiasts and Olympiad participants
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Civil services and undergraduate entrance exam aspirants (e.g., CUET, UPSC)
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