Sir Robert Bruce Foote, a geologist from England first discovered the ______ tools at Pallavaram near Chennai.

(a)

Stone Age

(b)

Palaeolithic

(c)

Mesolithic

(d)

Neolithic

The DNA of a Chimpanzee is_______ identical to that of a human being.

(a)

95%

(b)

96%

(c)

97%

(d)

98%

The Bronze image suggestive of the use of lost-wax process known to the Indus people

(a)

Jar

(b)

Priest king

(c)

Dancing girl

(d)

Bird

_______ were the contemporaries of the people of Indus and Egyptian civilisation.

(a)

The Egyptians

(b)

The Sumerians

(c)

The Romans

(d)

The Indus people

Inscription that mentions the Cheras

(a)

Pugalur

(b)

Girnar

(c)

Pulimankombai

(d)

Madurai

This is an Epic________.

(a)

Silappathikaaram

(b)

Pattinapallai

(c)

Mullai pathu

(d)

Madurai Kanchi

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

Magma is found in the ______ 

(a)

crust

(b)

mantle

(c)

core

(d)

None of the above

The presence of large quantities of ________________in the core is responsible for the Earth's Gravitational force.

(a)

Aluminium

(b)

Magnesium

(c)

Iron

(d)

Silica

The word 'Igneous' is derived from the_____________word.

(a)

Arabic

(b)

Roman

(c)

Latin

(d)

Sanskrit

Stacks are formed by ___________.

(a)

Wave erosion

(b)

River erosion

(c)

Glacial erosion

(d)

Wind deposion

(i) Small streams that join the main river is tributary.
(ii) River Gangas is a tributary.
Which of the above statement is/are the right statement

(a)

(a) The statement is right reason is wrong

(b)

(b) The statement is wrong reason is right

(c)

(c) The statement & reason are wrong

(d)

(d) The statement & reason are right

_____  is called the eye of the storm/cyclone.

(a)

Pressure

(b)

wind

(c)

cyclones

(d)

snow.

This gas helps in protecting the earth from radiation.

(a)

Hydrogen

(b)

Nitrogen

(c)

Ozone

(d)

CO₂

Which one of the country has Presidential form of government

(a)

India

(b)

Britain

(c)

Canada

(d)

USA

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

(a)

Oligarchy

(b)

Monarchy

(c)

Theocracy

(d)

Democracy

India has adapted the electoral system followed in the

(a)

USA

(b)

United Kingdom

(c)

Canada

(d)

Russia

India is the_______________________ democracy in the world.

(a)

largest

(b)

smallest

(c)

strongest

(d)

None of the above

Thermal plant emits large quantity of _______, which pollutes the environment

(a)

Oxygen

(b)

Nitrogen

(c)

Carbon

(d)

Carbon dioxide

This is not a G8 country.

(a)

Russia

(b)

Canada

(c)

France

(d)

Nepal

Tertiary Sector include/s

(a)

Transport

(b)

Insurance

(c)

Banking

(d)

All of these

The Peloponnesian War was fought between ______and______

(a)

Greeks and Persians

(b)

Plebeians and Patricians

(c)

Spartans and Athenians

(d)

Greeks and Romans

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

In ceramics___________excelled.

(a)

Japan

(b)

Arabia

(c)

Spain

(d)

China

Assertion (A): Specialized production by skilled craftsmen was required for an external market.
Reason (R): Craftsmen worked in larger manufacturing units called Karkhanas.
A is correct; R explains about A
A is wrong; R is correct
A and R are wrong
A is correct; R does not explain about A

(a)

A is correct; R explains about A

(b)

A is wrong; R is correct

(c)

A and R are wrong

(d)

A is correct; R does not explain about A

Who wrote the book Institutes of Christian Religion?

(a)

Martin Luther

(b)

Zwingli

(c)

John Calvin

(d)

Cervantes

Decline of_________ helped to move towards urbanisation.

(a)

Trade

(b)

Feudalism

(c)

Freedom

(d)

Population

A very long narrow depression on the ocean floor is called

(a)

Guyot

(b)

Ridge

(c)

Trench

(d)

atoll

This is the smallest unit of biosphere

(a)

Ecosystems

(b)

Biome

(c)

Environment

(d)

None of the above

A healthy ecosystem provides

(a)

clean water

(b)

enriched soil

(c)

raw materials

(d)

All of the above

What is the time limit to get the information from RTI Act 2005?

(a)

20 days

(b)

25 days

(c)

30 days

(d)

35 days

Fundamental duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in the year_____________

(a)

1980

(b)

1975

(c)

1976

(d)

1950

NFC was introduced in Britain in the year__________

(a)

2016

(b)

2008

Thomas Paine’s famous pamphlet was ______.

(a)

Common Sense

(b)

Rights of Man

(c)

Bill of Rights

(d)

Abolition of Slavery

Who produced the first batch of automobiles in France?

(a)

Louis Renault

(b)

Armand Peugeot

(c)

Thomas Alva Edison

(d)

McAdam

John Loudon Mc Adam became famous for ___________

(a)

Railways

(b)

Roads

(c)

Machines

(d)

Steam Boat

Albuquerque belonged to_____

(a)

Spain

(b)

Portugal

(c)

Italy

(d)

England

Java and Sumatra were occupied by the______

(a)

Spanish

(b)

British

(c)

French

(d)

Dutch

The 'World Population Day' is observed on _____________ every year.

(a)

August 11^th

(b)

September 11^th

(c)

July 11^th

(d)

January 11^th

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

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

(a)

114

(b)

112

(c)

115

(d)

118

The Uthiramerur stone inscription show evidences of prevelant local self government during the ____________ period in Tamil Nadu.

(a)

Chola

(b)

Chera

(c)

Pandiya

(d)

Pallava

The Communlty Development Programme was introduced in the year_________.

(a)

1950

(b)

1952

(c)

1953

(d)

1954

Out of the following, which is not a food crop

(a)

Bajra

(b)

Ragi

(c)

Maize

(d)

Coconut

The third largest river in India

(a)

Cauvery

(b)

Godavari

(c)

Krishna

(d)

Mahanadhi

During 2015, ___________ of illiterates were migrants from Tamil Nadu.

(a)

7%

(b)

175%

(c)

23%

(d)

9%

Of the international migrants ___________ percent are women.

(a)

85

(b)

25

(c)

15

(d)

20

Discuss how the age of speculation made humans become conscious and knowledgeable.

Why were the Levalloisian tools called so?

Hammurabi Code is an important legal document. Explain.

What is Egyptian civilisation known for?

What is an Urban centre?

Mention the Educational centres of Mauryan Administration.

What do the internal processes generate?

The river channels in the lower course are wider than the upper course

What are Transverse Dunes?

What is Democracy?

Mention the merits and demerits of Indirect elections.

What leads to development?

Who are called employees?

Fall of Constantinople
What was the result?

Mention the four spheres of the earth.

Mention the various terrestrial biomes.

What is considered a hotspot?

'All are equal before law'. But we have enacted a separate law for women - Justify

What is SHRC?

What is meant by foreign exchange?

How is the major portion of the savings in banks used?

What was the need for slaves in the Southern states?

What do you know of Louis Renault?

When was a the labour day celebrated in Chennai?

Write a note on Zulu tribe.

What were the changes brought by the British and the Germans in East Africa?

What is population change?

What is a map?

Remote sensing can be either passive or active - Explain

What are the Characteristics of good governance?

Name the taxes levied by the Village Panchayat.

What are the functions of Panchayat Union?

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

Write a note on Krishi Karman award to TamiINadu

Mention the percentage of migrants in India as well as in Tamil Nadu.

Discuss the Neolithic culture in Tamilnadu

Write about the hidden treasure of Indus civilization.

Give an account of "Emergence of towns and ports".

Give reasons for the decline of Buddhism.

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 the employment structure of India.

Highlight the contribution of Greece to World Civilization

During the later Middle Ages what developments did Christianity undergo?

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 about the aquatic biomes on Earth.

What are the functions of SURC?

How is currency printed in India?

How did the American war of Independence end in the declaration of independence?

The Coal production in England increased from 4.7 million tonnes in 1750 to 250 million tonnes in 1900. Give reasons.

Explain the term 'Indentured Labour'.

Explain the classification of Environment.
(a) Natural Environment
(b) Human Environment
(c) Man made Environment

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.

What are Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)?

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

Agriculture was one of the main sources of subsistence in Sangam Age. Give reasons

Elaborate the term “Tri-ratnas”.

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

What do you mean by biological weathering?

List out any four karst topographical areas found in India.

Mention the various features formed by wind erosion

Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are always affected by cyclones. Why?

Mention the forms of democracy.

Give the meaning of a political party

What do you mean by development?

Expand the following:
1. NNP
2. PCI

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

What is Classical World?

Who were Patricians and Plebeians?

What led to the collapse of Chin dynasty?

Impact of Crusades.

Write a note on Alauddin Khalji.

What led to a significant expansion of textile production in India?

Explain the term Inquisition

What do you mean by the term Hydrosphere?

What do you mean by the ocean salinity?

Study your area and write down about its settlement pattern.

What is to be done after a Tsunami?

List out the types of constitution.

Write about the demerits of unitary form of government.