The ______was a formative period and the foundation for the Sangam Age.

(a)

Iron Age

(b)

Bronze Age

(c)

Stone Age

(d)

Age of Information Technology

Assertion (A): Assyrians of Mesopotamian civilisation were contemporaries of Indus civilisation.
Reason(R): The Documents of an Assyrian ruler refer to the ships from Meluha
(a) A and R are correct and A explains R
(b) A and R are correct but A doesn’t explain R
(c) A is incorrect but R is correct
(d) Both A and R are incorrect

(a)

A and R are correct and A explains R

(b)

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

(c)

A is incorrect but R is correct

(d)

Both A and R are incorrect

Confucius was famous among the Chinese Philosophers.

(a)

Lao Tze

(b)

Confucius

(c)

Mencius

(d)

Sun Tzu

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

Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.

(a)

Buddha

(b)

Lao-tze

(c)

Confucius

(d)

Zoroster

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

(a)

Iron

(b)

Gold

(c)

Copper

(d)

Bronze

This is the store house of rocks.

(a)

crust

(b)

core

(c)

mantle

(d)

None of the above

The sixth deadliest natural disaster due to Tsunami caused in the year_____________ .

(a)

1996

(b)

1998

(c)

2000

(d)

2004

The disintegration or decomposition of rocks is generally called as

(a)

weathering

(b)

erosion

(c)

transportation

(d)

deposition

(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.

_____  clouds are called 'Sheep clouds'

(a)

Alto-cumulus

(b)

Alto-Stratus

(c)

Nimbo - stratus

(d)

Cirro-stratus

The wind blowing from the east is________

(a)

Planetary winds

(b)

Easterly winds

(c)

Variable winds

(d)

Local winds

The meaning of Franchise is

(a)

Right to elect

(b)

Right to vote for the poor

(c)

Right to vote

(d)

Right to vote for the rich

Assertion (A): India has a parliamentary form of democracy.
Reason (R): The Indian Parliament comprises the elected representatives of people.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true (A) explains (R)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true

(a)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

(b)

Both (A) and (R) are true (A) explains (R)

(c)

(A) is correct and (R) is false

(d)

(A) is false and (R) is true

Which Article of the Constitution provides for an Election Commission?

(a)

Article 280

(b)

Article 315

(c)

Article 324

(d)

Article 325

Assertion (A): Parties shape public opinion.
Reason (R): They raise and highlight issues of importance.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true

(a)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

(b)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)

(c)

(A) is correct and (R) is false

(d)

(A) is false and (R) is true

_______ resources are those which will get exhausted after years of use.

(a)

Natural

(b)

Renewable

(c)

Non-Renewable

(d)

New

This is a renewable resource.

(a)

Metals

(b)

Glass

(c)

Wind energy

(d)

Diesel

__________ continues to be the largest employer in Tamil Nadu

(a)

Agriculture

(b)

Manufacturing

(c)

Banking

(d)

Small Scale Industry

The other name for Greeks was_______

(a)

Hellenists

(b)

Hellenes

(c)

Phoenicians

(d)

Spartans

The basic theorems of Geometry was formulated by___________

(a)

Hipparchus

(b)

Ptolemy

(c)

Euclid

(d)

Eratosthenes

The central or high Middle Ages witnessed__________

(a)

rapid development

(b)

territorial expansion

(c)

urban growth

(d)

all of the above

Trade and industry flourished during the reign of________dynasty.

(a)

Shogun

(b)

Yuan

(c)

Sung

(d)

Tang

Vascodagama reached the west-coast of India in________

(a)

1490

(b)

1560

(c)

1498

(d)

1500

Who wrote the book Institutes of Christian Religion?

(a)

Martin Luther

(b)

Zwingli

(c)

John Calvin

(d)

Cervantes

Manuel Chrysoloras was a________scholar.

(a)

Roman

(b)

Italian

(c)

Greek

(d)

British

The deepest point in the Arctic ocean is___________

(a)

Java Trench

(b)

Fram basin

(c)

Puerto Rico

(d)

South Sandwich Trench

To which climatic conditions are Xerophytic plants specifically adapted to?

(a)

Saline and sandy

(b)

Limited moisture availability

(c)

Cold temperature

(d)

Humid

The life supporting layer is known as

(a)

Atmosphere

(b)

Hydrosphere

(c)

Lithosphere

(d)

Biosphere

Which one of the following rights has increased the inouence of the people over bureaucracy?

(a)

Right to equality

(b)

Right to information

(c)

Right to education

(d)

Right to freedom

Consider the following statements
Assertion (A): Child marriages should be avoided.
Reason (R): When girls get married early, they lose many privileges thereby affecting the society as a whole.
a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A
b) Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
c) A is correct but R is false
d) A is false but R is correct

(a)

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A)

(b)

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A)

(c)

(A) is correct and (R) is false

(d)

(A) is false and (R) is correct.

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

(a)

1917

(b)

1927

Candide was written by ______

(a)

Voltaire

(b)

Rousseau

(c)

Montesquieu

(d)

Danton

Which family introduced steam engine in France?

(a)

de Wendel

(b)

de Hindal

(c)

de Arman

(d)

de Renault

Siemens a well known company in __________.

(a)

France

(b)

Germany

(c)

U.S.A

(d)

England

Whiteman's burden was to_______

(a)

educate

(b)

civilise

(c)

Conquer

(d)

invent

Albuquerque belonged to_____

(a)

Spain

(b)

Portugal

(c)

Italy

(d)

England

The Secondary sector of the economy produces ____________from raw materials.

(a)

Semi finished goods

(b)

Finished goods

(c)

Economic goods

(d)

raw materials

The percentage of people in a given population who can read and write a language refer to _____________

(a)

Infant mortality

(b)

Literacy rate

(c)

Sex ratio

(d)

Population density

International boundaries are marked in ______ colour codes.

(a)

Brown

(b)

Blue

(c)

Red

(d)

Pink

When you happen to see a fire break out you will make a call to

(a)

114

(b)

112

(c)

115

(d)

118

__________was the first state adopted Balwan Rai Mehta Committee's recommendations.

(a)

Andhra Pradesh

(b)

Rajasthan

(c)

Bihar

(d)

Maharashtra

James Munroe was the Governor of _________ Presidency.

(a)

Calcutta

(b)

Bombay

(c)

Madras

(d)

None of the above

The North-East monsoon period in Tamilnadu

(a)

August – October

(b)

September – November

(c)

October – December

(d)

November – January

Krishi Karman award in related to

(a)

cotton textile

(b)

industrial growth

(c)

food grain production

(d)

educational growth

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

Examine the tool making technical skills of lower Palaeolithic people.

Why were the Levalloisian tools called so?

Write a note on the Great Wall of China.

What is Egyptian civilisation known for?

What do you know about the Hero stones of the Post-Sangam Age?

Write a short note on "split in Jainism".

What is Geology?

Is weathering a pre-requisite in the formation of soil

Define Granular Disintegration.

What do you mean by "Republic"?

What do you know about Voters Verified Paper Audit Trail?

For comparing the development of various countries, total income is not an useful measure. How?

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

Fall of Constantinople
What was promoted by them?

Explain the term a) Water Table b) Aquifers

What does the term ‘biodiversity’ mean?

In India where do we find hot spots?

Differentiate: Fundamental Rights and Human Rights.

What does the term Civil rights refer to?

What is ancient money?

What is meany by SHG?

Why was Towshed Act introduced?

Account for urbanisation in England.

How did Germany surpassed the home of the industrial revolution, Great Britain?

Colonel Pennycuick.

How did the British emerge as a territorial power in India?

What is demography?

Mention a few surveying instruments.

Write about the hardware and software functions of a GIS.

Historic Transition in Bhutan.

Mention the important functions of the Village Panchayat.

Mention the importance of the Ashok Mehta Committee.

Give two examples for each food crop and non-food crops

Write a note river Cauvery.

What do the extent and nature of the migrant streams depend?

Discuss the Neolithic culture in Tamilnadu

How did the Egyptians excel in att and architecture? Explain.

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

Write about Chengiz Khan.

Write a note on the following
Hampi

Explain the term Renaissance.

Explain the terms a) Continental Rise b) Oceanic ridge

What does this picture depict? Write a note on the processes involved in it.

Explain the various components of ecosystem

Democracy- Development - Fundamental Rights - establish a positive link among these three factors.

How is currency printed in India?

Ring out the impact of the French Revolution.

Mention the development in textiles due to industrial revolution in Great Britain.

Write a note on the famines which occurred in British India.

What are the effects of Deforestation?

Explain the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

Write note the Parliamentary form of Government.

Mention the Role of Ripon and Munroe in Madras Presidency.

How different factors contribute to road accidents?

Mention the rules to ensure Road Safety for children.

Explain the term Virtual water.

Write a short note on "Red Tea".

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?

Define weathering.

List out any four karst topographical areas found in India.

Define :
a) Moraine
b) Drumlin
c) Esker

Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are always affected by cyclones. Why?

Mention the forms of democracy.

What is a pressure group?

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

Expand the following:
1. NNP
2. PCI

Tertiary sector is in top position in the world now. Justify

What is Classical World?

Write a note on Socrates

Who were Patricians and Plebeians?

Contribution of Arabs to Science and Technology

When was the Mughal rule consolidated in India?

What were Karkhanas?

Bring out the main features of India at the dawn of Modern Age in Europe.

Mention the various relief features of ocean floor.

What are the factors that generate the ocean currents?

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?

Write about the demerits of unitary form of government.