Assertion (A): The Ashokan inscriptions datable to third century BCE refer to the Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras outside his empire in Tamilagam.
Reason (R): Ancient kings of Tamilagam commenced their political rule in the Iron Age.
(a) A and R are correct and R explains A
(b) A and R are correct but R doesn’t explain A
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect
(d) A and R both are incorrect

(a)

A and R are correct and R explains A

(b)

A and R are correct but R doesn’t explain A

(c)

A is correct but R is incorrect

(d)

A and R both are incorrect

The beginning of history writing can be traced to the ancient________

(a)

Greeks

(b)

Egyptians

(c)

Romans

(d)

Africans

(i) The Egyptian king was known as the Pharaoh.
(ii) The preserved dead body is called the mummy.
(iii) The Egyptians have no belief in life after death.
(iv) Paprus was used for making paper.

(a)

(i) is incorrect

(b)

(ii) is incorrect

(c)

(iii) is correct

(d)

(iv) is incorrect

During the Sangam Age ______ landscape followed the pastoral way of life.

(a)

Marutham

(b)

Neithal

(c)

Mullai

(d)

Palai

(i) Pathitrupathu speaks about the Pandya kings and their territory.
(ii) The Akanaanuru describes the trading activities at Kaveripoompattinum.
(iii) The Chola Emblem was the tiger and they issued square copper coins with images of a tiger.
(iv) Neythal is a sandy desert region.

(a)

(i) incorrect

(b)

(ii) incorrect

(c)

(iii) is correct

(d)

(iv) incorrect

The Magadha king influenced by the teachings of Mahavira

(a)

Dhananandha

(b)

Chandragupta

(c)

Bimbisara

(d)

Shishunaga

The discovery of _______ marked the beginning of the second phase in the history of civilisations.

(a)

Iron

(b)

Gold

(c)

Copper

(d)

Bronze

______ is the rigid outer layer of the Earth

(a)

core

(b)

mantle

(c)

Crust

(d)

inner core

The movement of tectonic plates is due to __________________ energy from the mantle

(a)

Atomic energy

(b)

Hydro energy

(c)

Wind energy

(d)

Thermal energy

This is a dead volcano.

(a)

Mt. St. Helens

(b)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

(c)

Mt. Fuji

(d)

Paricutin

Which one of the following is not a depositional feature of a glacier?

(a)

cirque

(b)

Moraines

(c)

Drumlins

(d)

Eskers

(i) The nature and magnitude of weathering differs from place to place and region to region.
(ii) Granular disintegration takes place due to the action of volcanoes.
(iii) Weathering is a pre-requisite in the formation of soil

(a)

(i), (ii) and (iii) are right

(b)

(i) & (ii) are right

(c)

(i) & (iU) are right

(d)

only (i) is right.

The average global surface temperature is ______ 

(a)

120°C

(b)

130°C

(c)

140°C

(d)

150°C

This is the wettest place of India.

(a)

Mawsynram

(b)

Western Ghats

(c)

Shillong

(d)

Pune

The largest democratic country in the world is

(a)

Canada

(b)

India

(c)

USA

(d)

China

This is the dominant form of government in the contemporary world.

(a)

Oligarchy

(b)

Monarchy

(c)

Theocracy

(d)

Democracy

Which country has single party system?

(a)

USA

(b)

UK

(c)

Cuba

(d)

France

Inter-generational equality is ensured under the process of

(a)

Industrial progress

(b)

Economic development

(c)

Sustainable development

(d)

Economic growth

The enrolment for higher education in the highest in _______ in India.

(a)

Kerala

(b)

Tamil Nadu

(c)

West Bengal

(d)

Maharashtra

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery and Mining

(1)

The Peloponnesian War was fought between ______and______

(a)

Greeks and Persians

(b)

Plebeians and Patricians

(c)

Spartans and Athenians

(d)

Greeks and Romans

Odes was contributed by___________

(a)

Pliny the Elder

(b)

Livy

(c)

Horace

(d)

Tacitus

The central or high Middle Ages witnessed__________

(a)

rapid development

(b)

territorial expansion

(c)

urban growth

(d)

all of the above

Hideyoshi was a_________

(a)

Noble

(b)

Trader

(c)

Peasant

(d)

Warrior

'Nayakas' were __________officers.

(a)

Administritive

(b)

Special

(c)

Military

(d)

Police

The continent of America was named after________

(a)

Amerigo Vespucci

(b)

Christopher Columbus

(c)

Vasco da Gama

(d)

Hernando Cortez

The author of Don Quixote, Cervantes belonged to______

(a)

Persia

(b)

Italy

(c)

Spain

(d)

Portugal

Consider the following statements.
1. Sylvia Earle is a famous American oceano-grapher
2. The continental shelves have extensive deposits of mineral fuels.
3. Submarine fans are located in continental slope.
4. Abyssal plains are otherwise called shallow sea plains

(a)

1 and 2 are correct

(b)

2 and 4 are correct

(c)

3 and 4 are correct

(d)

1, 2, and 3 are correct

Nutrients are recycled in the atmosphere with the help of certain micro organisms, referred to as

(a)

Producers

(b)

Decomposers

(c)

Consumers

(d)

None of the above

Assertion (A): Biosphere Reserves are established in India.
Reason (R): Today's loss of biodiversity is habitat alteration caused by human activities
a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true; R explains A
b) Both assertion(A) and reason (R) are true; R does not explain A
c) A is true; R is false
d) Both A and R are false

(a)

Both assertion (A) and reasonrk) are true; R explains A

(b)

Both assertion(A) and reasontk) are true; R does not explain A

(c)

A is true; R is false

(d)

Both A and R are false

According to tbe UNO, a cbild is, a person wbo bas not completed tbe age of_________ years

(a)

12

(b)

14

(c)

16

(d)

18

Which of the following statements are ture?
(i) The general explanations of Human Rights by UDHR is not a legally binding document
(ii) UDHR has a political and moral importance.

(a)

(i) is correct (ii) is wrong

(b)

(i) is wrong (ii) is correct

(c)

Both (i) and (ii) are wrong

(d)

Both (i) and (ii) are correct

One rupee and two rupee notes were first printed in India in the year_______

(a)

1917

(b)

1927

The moderate liberals who wanted to retain Louis XVI as a limited monarchy were called ________

(a)

Girondins

(b)

Jacobins

(c)

Emigres

(d)

Royalists

Which family introduced steam engine in France?

(a)

de Wendel

(b)

de Hindal

(c)

de Arman

(d)

de Renault

In the industrial factories and mines ___________

(a)

No legislation to monitor the service conditions

(b)

Workers had few rights

(c)

Working conditions were harsh

(d)

All of above three statements

Whiteman's burden was to_______

(a)

educate

(b)

civilise

(c)

Conquer

(d)

invent

Djakarta was called ______

(a)

Batavia

(b)

Malacca

(c)

Bantam

(d)

Manila

All external influences and factors that affect the growth and development of living organisms is ___________.

(a)

 Environment

(b)

Ecosystem

(c)

Biotic factors

(d)

Abiotic factors

In India the first census was carried out in the year ___________

(a)

1800

(b)

1821

(c)

1872

(d)

1880

Gps technology has tremedous applications in _________

(a)

Moblie phones

(b)

Watches

(c)

ATMs

(d)

All the these

‘Drop, Cover, Hold’ is a mock drill a vowal for

(a)

Fire

(b)

Earthquake

(c)

Tsunami

(d)

Riot

The 73^rd and 74^th constitutional Amendment Acts, was enacted during the year in __________.

(a)

1992

(b)

1995

(c)

1997

(d)

1990

The Communlty Development Programme was introduced in the year_________.

(a)

1950

(b)

1952

(c)

1953

(d)

1954

The productivity of paddy during the year 2014-2015

(a)

3,039 kg

(b)

4,429 kg

(c)

2,775 kg

(d)

3,519 kg

Manila (groundnut) is grown in ______________ percent if the cultivated land.

(a)

6

(b)

3

(c)

10

(d)

12

According to the 2011 census, the total population of India was ___________

(a)

121 crore

(b)

221 crore

(c)

102 crore

(d)

100 crore

The driving force among men to migration is

(a)

work

(b)

employment

(c)

tourism

(d)

both a and b

Enumerate the distinctive characteristics of Neanderthals.

Discuss when the earth was formed

State the salient features of the Ziggurats.

What is Egyptian civilisation known for?

What does the third section of the Tholkappiyam describe?

What kind of life Mahavira and Buddha live?

What are fossils?

Glaciers do not form deep narrow valleys. Why?

What are Transverse Dunes?

Mention the salient features of Democracy.

What do you know about Voters Verified Paper Audit Trail?

Why do we say that investment in education and health of people can result in a high rate of returns?

Mention the recent trends in the working pattern of the employees.

Fall of Constantinople
Who captured Constantinople?

Explain the terms a) Isobath b) Isohaline

What does the term ‘biodiversity’ mean?

Explain the following terms
a) Herbivorous
b) Carnivorus
c) Ommivorous
d) Scavengers

Differentiate: Fundamental Rights and Human Rights.

What do the 30 articles of UDHR guarantee?

Why was money invented?

What phenomenon increased the importance of the market and money?

Write a note on the National Assembly formed during the cource of the French Revolution.

What was the condition of labourer's houses during Industrial Revolution?

Mention the causes for the growth of labour unions?

Colonel Pennycuick.

How did European colonisation of Africa take place without any outbreak of war?

What is National Increase of population?

Define remote sensing.

Remote sensing can be either passive or active - Explain

Historic Transition in Bhutan.

Mention the important functions of the Village Panchayat.

E plain the term Town Panchayat.

On what factors does crop cultivation depend? List out the factors on which crop cultivation depend.

What is National Ayush Movement?

Do to determine the extent and nature of migration?

Domestication of Animals and plants. A milestone in Human History. Explain

Compare the Indus Civilization with Tamil Civilization.

Explain the "Archaeological sites".

Explain the teachings of Lao- Tse (Taoism).

Give an account of 'Tsunami'

Describe the Erosional landforms of Sea

Though democracy in India has been appreciated worldwide for its working there is still a lot of scope for improvement - Discuss.

Give an account of Mobilisation and Democratic Participation.

Describe sustainability of Development.

Explain:
(a) primary sector;
(b) secondary sector;
(c) tertiary sector.

Highlight the contribution of Greece to World Civilization

Iron and Steel industries became highly organised in China - Prove.

Write a note on the following
Fatehpur Sikri

Explain the term Renaissance.

Pacific ocean and Atlantic ocean

Write a note on Fresh Water

Explain about the aquatic biomes on Earth.

Explain Child Rights.

Explain the relationship between Money and Price.

State the results of the American war of Independence

Mention the main attributes of the Industrial Revolution.

Explain the term 'Indentured Labour'.

Do to dispose a Waste?

Explain the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

Write note the Parliamentary form of Government.

Write about the Gandhi's Concept of Gram Swaraj.

How different factors contribute to road accidents?

Mention the rules to ensure Road Safety for children.

Explain the term Virtual water.

Explain the concept of migration.

On the given outline map of the world, mark the following:
a. Pacific Ring of fire
b. Earthquake prone zones (any two)
c. Locate any two active volcanoes of the world.
d. Himalayas and Alps ranges
e. Rift valley of East Africa.

Indus and Ganga Brahmaputra  Delta

Locate the following on the world outline map.
1. Priairies
2. Downs
3. Tundra Biomes
4. Equatorial Biomes

The Tamil rulers were independent of Mauryan authority. What explanation would you offer.

Elaborate the term “Tri-ratnas”.

Pacific Ring of Fire - Most seismically and volcanically active. Why?

What do you mean by biological weathering?

Mention the various features formed by wind erosion

What are wave cut platforms?

Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are always affected by cyclones. Why?

Mention the forms of democracy.

Distinguish between two-party system and the multi-party system.

What are the indicators of development?

Why NNP is not considered as an useful measure to compare a country’s development with other countries?

What is labour force of the economy?

Why did the first Persian attack on Greece fail?

Write about the reign of Alexander, the Great

What was witnessed by the period of Principate?

Impact of Crusades.

Who were Jesuit missionaries?

How was the economic condition of the peasantry during Medieval period of lndia?

What subject were taught in the Italian universities?

What is hydrological cycle?

Study your area and write down about its settlement pattern.

What is to be done after a Tsunami?

What are the merits of a federal government?

Mention about the Unitary feature of Indian constitution.