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Class 12 Physics Very Short Answer Questions

Very Short Answer Questions for Class 12 Physics. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.

Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.

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Practice set

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Electric Charges and Fields in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Electric Charges and Fields.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electric Charges and Fields · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Current Electricity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Current Electricity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Current Electricity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Current Electricity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Current Electricity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Current Electricity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Current Electricity.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Current Electricity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Moving Charges and Magnetism in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Moving Charges and Magnetism.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Moving Charges and Magnetism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism and Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism and Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism and Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Magnetism and Matter in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism and Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism and Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Magnetism and Matter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism and Matter · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Electromagnetic Induction in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Electromagnetic Induction.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Induction · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Alternating Current · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Alternating Current · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Alternating Current · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Alternating Current in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Alternating Current · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Alternating Current · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Alternating Current.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Alternating Current · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Keywords.

Answer

Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Examples.

Answer

CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Diagrams.

Answer

If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Revision.

Answer

Write three points from Electromagnetic Waves in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Accuracy.

Answer

Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Practice.

Answer

Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Electromagnetic Waves.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

Meta

Class: Class 12 · Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

FAQs

Are these official CBSE board questions?

No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.

Will these questions appear in the board exam?

Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.

Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?

Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.

Where are NCERT solutions?

Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.

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