Q1
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Who was the first President of the Madras Mahajana Sabha?
- A. T.M. Nair
- B. P. Rangaiah
- C. G. Subramaniam
- D. G.A. Natesan
Correct Answer: B —
Solution
P. Rangaiah was the first President of the Madras Mahajana Sabha, so option (b) is correct. The others were important nationalists, but they were not the first president of this Sabha.
Q2
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In Tamil Nadu, who led a Salt March from Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam?
- A. C.R. Das
- B. Motilal Nehru
- C. C. Rajaji
- D. M.N. Roy
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
C. Rajaji led the Salt March from Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu, so option (c) is correct. The other leaders mentioned were not associated with this march.
Q3
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Who said "imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism"?
- A. Lenin
- B. Marx
- C. Sun-Yat-Sen
- D. Mao Tsetung
Correct Answer: A —
Solution
Lenin said that imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism, so option (a) is correct. Marx is the founder of socialism, while Sun-Yat-Sen and Mao Tsetung were Chinese revolutionary leaders, not the originators of this statement.
Q4
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When did the Vellore Revolt break out?
- A. 24 May 1805
- B. 10 July 1805
- C. 10 July 1806
- D. 10 September 1806
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
The Vellore Revolt broke out on 10 July 1806, so option (c) is correct. The other dates are not correct historical dates for the revolt.
Q5
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Find the correct statements.
(i) The Palayakkarars system was in practice in the Kakatiya Kingdom.
(ii) Puli Thevar recaptured Nerkattumseval in 1764 after the death of Khan Sahib.
(iii) Yusuf Khan who was negotiating with the Palayakkarars, without informing the company administration, was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764.
(iv) Ondiveeran led one of the army units of Kattabomman.
- A. (i), (ii) and (iv)
- B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
- C. (iii) and (iv) only
- D. (i) and (iv) only
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
Statements (iii) and (iv) are correct, so option (c) is right. Yusuf Khan was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764, and Ondiveeran led one of Kattabomman's army units. Statement (i) is wrong because the Palayakkarars system was not in the Kakatiya Kingdom, and statement (ii) is incorrect as stated.
Q6
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Pick the odd one out.
- A. Khadar
- B. Bhangar
- C. Alluvial Soil
- D. Black Soil
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Q7
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Manganese is used in __________.
- A. Storage batteries
- B. Steel making
- C. Copper smelting
- D. Petroleum refining
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Q8
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Which of the following passes is not located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu?
- A. Palghat
- B. Shencottah
- C. Bhorghat
- D. Achankoil
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Q9
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__________ is known as "The Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu".
- A. Chennai
- B. Trichy
- C. Salem
- D. Karur
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Q10
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The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separates India from __________.
- A. Goa
- B. West Bengal
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Maldives
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Q11
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Under which Article can financial emergency be proclaimed?
- A. Article 352
- B. Article 356
- C. Article 360
- D. Article 368
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Q12
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The minimum age for the membership of Legislative Council is __________.
- A. 25 years
- B. 21 years
- C. 30 years
- D. 35 years
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Q13
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Indian Government had introduced __________ in 1991.
- A. Globalization
- B. World Trade Organisation
- C. New Economic Policy
- D. None of the above
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Q14
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Choose the correct statement.
GST:
(i) GST is the ‘one point tax’.
(ii) This aims to replace all direct taxes levied on goods and services by the Central and State Governments.
(iii) It was implemented from 1st July 2017 throughout the country.
(iv) It will unify the tax structure in India.
- A. (i) and (ii)
- B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
- C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
- D. All of the above
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Q16
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List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.
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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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Q21
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Explain the cropping seasons of Tamil Nadu.
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Q22
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Name the areas which receive heavy rainfall in India.
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Q24
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What are the qualifications of judges of the Supreme Court?
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Q26
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Write the importance of Gross Domestic Product.
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Q27
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Write some names of the nutrition programmes in Tamil Nadu.
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Q28
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How did Great Depression impact on the Indian Agriculture?
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Q30
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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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(a) Distinguish between:
(i) Weather and Climate
(ii) Alluvial Soils and Black Soils
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Q33
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(b) Give Reasons:
Himalayas are called ‘young fold mountains’.
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Q34
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Mention the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Q35
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Discuss the reasons behind the partition of India.
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Q37
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What are the major issues faced by farmers in India?
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Q38
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What are the duties and functions of Prime Minister of India?
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Q39
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What are the powers and functions of the Chief Minister?
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Q40
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Write about the positive impact and negative impact of Globalization.
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Q42
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Fill in the blanks:
(i) The new state of Albania was created according to the Treaty of __________ signed in May 1913.
(ii) The soil which is rich in iron oxides is __________.
(iii) The most abundant source of energy is _________.
(iv) __________ is a buffer country between India and China.
(v) __________ is an important indicator of nutrition deficiency.
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Q42
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What is black money? Write the causes of black money.
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Q43
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Draw a Time-line for the following: Write any five important events between 1920 and 1940.
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Q44
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Mark the following places on the Map of India:
(i) Delhi
(ii) Gwalior
(iii) Jhansi
(iv) Banaras
(v) Barrackpore
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Q45
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(a)(i) Explain about structure and composition of League of Nations.
(ii) Write the programme of Non-cooperation movement.
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(b) Write in detail about women's movements.
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Q46
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(a) Mark the following places on the given outline map of India:
(i) Palk Strait
(ii) Ganga
(iii) Western Ghats
(iv) Alluvial Soil region
(v) Karakoram
(vi) Direction of South West Monsoon wind
(vii) Paddy growing region
(viii) Mountain forests
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(b) Mark the following places on the given outline map of Tamil Nadu:
(i) Gulf of Mannar
(ii) Salem
(iii) Nilgiris
(iv) River Kaveri
(v) Bay of Bengal
(vi) Chennai
(vii) Birds Sanctuary
(viii) Paddy growing region
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