Q1
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The country which was expelled from the League of Nations for attacking Finland :
- A. Germany
- B. Russia
- C. Italy
- D. France
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Q2
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In America, the first huge Stock Market Crash occurred on :
- A. 24 October 1929
- B. 14 October 1929
- C. 24 November 1925
- D. 24 November 1928
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Q3
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In the Non-Aligned Movement Conference __________ participated as the Indian representative.
- A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
- B. Motilal Nehru
- C. Jawaharlal Nehru
- D. Vallabhbhai Patel
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Q4
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Sati was abolished in the year :
- A. 1827
- B. 1829
- C. 1826
- D. 1927
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Q5
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Assertion (A) : The Revolt of 1857 was brutally suppressed by the British Army.
Reason (R) : The failure of the rebellion was due to the absence of central authority.
- A. Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
- B. (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
- C. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- D. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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Q6
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Match the following :
(1) Grey Revolution (i) Egg
(2) Silver Revolution (ii) Meat
(3) Red Revolution (iii) Leather
(4) Brown Revolution (iv) Fertilizers
- A. (1)-(iii), (2)-(i), (3)-(iv), (4)-(ii)
- B. (1)-(iv), (2)-(iii), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)
- C. (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)
- D. (1)-(ii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(iii)
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Q7
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Western disturbances cause rainfall in :
- A. Tamil Nadu
- B. Kerala
- C. Punjab
- D. Madhya Pradesh
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Q8
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Manganese is used in :
- A. Batteries
- B. Cement Manufacturing
- C. Copper Smelting
- D. Petroleum Refining
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Q9
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The state which has highest population in India :
- A. Gujarat
- B. Sikkim
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. Tamil Nadu
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Q10
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In India, Tamil Nadu ranks second in __________ production.
- A. Coffee
- B. Tea
- C. Sugarcane
- D. Cotton
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Q11
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One representative of the Anglo-Indian Community to the State Legislative Assembly is nominated by __________.
- A. The President
- B. The Governor
- C. The Chief Minister
- D. The Speaker of State Legislature
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Q12
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Mc-Mahon Line is a border line between __________.
- A. Burma - India
- B. India - China
- C. India - Pakistan
- D. India - Nepal
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Q13
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Find the incorrect statement.
Importance of GDP.
- A. Used to study the Economic Growth.
- B. Used to solve problems of inflation and deflation.
- C. Used to measure the quality of goods.
- D. Used to estimate the purchase power.
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Q14
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Foreign Exchange Management Act was passed in the year :
- A. 1999
- B. 2019
- C. 1992
- D. 2005
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Q16
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What were the duties of the Palayakkarars ?
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Q17
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Name the territories annexed by the British under the “Doctrine of Lapse”.
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Q18
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How did ‘‘Great Depression’’ impact the Indian Agriculture ?
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Q19
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What was the contribution of Annie Besant to India’s freedom struggle ?
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Q20
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Distinguish between : Western Coastal Plains and the Eastern Coastal Plains.
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Q21
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List the factors affecting climate of India.
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Q22
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Before cyclone, how does the Meteorological Department warn the fishermen ?
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Q23
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Name any four important multipurpose projects of Tamil Nadu.
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Q24
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What is the original jurisdiction of the High Court ?
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Q25
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List the guiding principles of Panchsheel.
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Q26
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Write any four names of Nutrition Programmes in Tamil Nadu.
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Q27
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What are the problems of Industrialisation in Tamil Nadu ?
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Q29
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Discuss the main causes of the First World War.
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Q31
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Write an essay on the role played by the 19th Century reformers towards the cause of women.
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Q32
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Account for the outbreak of Vellore Revolt in 1806.
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Q33
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Discuss the response to Swadeshi Movement in Tamil Nadu.
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Q34
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Explain the Divisions of Northern Mountains and its importance to India.
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Q35
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State any five types of soil in India and explain its characteristics and distribution.
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Q36
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Explain the plantation farming of Tamil Nadu.
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Q37
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Explain the salient features of the Constitution of India.
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Q38
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Describe the Executive and Judicial powers of the President of India.
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Q39
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Explain various terms associated with measuring of National Income.
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Q40
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Explain any two direct and two indirect taxes.
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Q41
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2 marks
Draw a Time Line for any five historical events of Indian National Movement from 1910 to 1940.
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Q42
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2 marks
In the given India Map mark the following places :
(i) Vedaranyam
(ii) Jhansi
(iii) Madras
(iv) Jallianwalabagh
(v) Bombay
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Q43
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16 marks
(a) Estimate Periyar E.V.R’s decisive contribution to the social transformation of Tamil Nadu.
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(b) Explain Gandhiji’s Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Q44
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(a) Mark the following places on the given Outline Map of India.
(i) Aravalli Range
(ii) Alluvial soil region one
(iii) Malabar Coast
(iv) Direction of South West Monsoon
(v) Heavy rainfall region
(vi) Any one co
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Q45
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Estimate Periyar E.V.R’s decisive contribution to the social transformation of Tamil Nadu.
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Q46
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Explain Gandhiji’s Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Q47
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Mark the following places on the given Outline Map of India. (i) Aravalli Range (ii) Alluvial soil region one (iii) Malabar Coast (iv) Direction of South West Monsoon (v) Heavy rainfall region (vi) Any one coal mining place (vii) Most densely populated state in India (viii) Deccan plateau
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Q48
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Mark the following places on the given Map of Tamil Nadu. (i) River Vaigai (ii) Sugarcane growing area (iii) Kanchipuram (iv) Mettur dam (v) Nagapattinam (vi) Anai Malai (vii) Manchester of Tamil Nadu (viii) Coromandel Coast
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