______ refers to the area covering Egypt, Israel-Palestine and Iraq.

(a)

Great Rift Valley

(b)

Fertile Crescent

(c)

Solo river

(d)

Neander Valley

Evidence of Neolithic village is found at ______ in Vellore district

(a)

Gudiam

(b)

Athirampakkam

(c)

Payyampalli

(d)

Salem

The Harappans did not have the knowledge of

(a)

Gold and Elephant

(b)

Horse and Iron

(c)

Sheep and Silver

(d)

Ox and Platinum

_____ did not give much attention to the life after death.

(a)

The Sumerians

(b)

The Babylonians

(c)

The Egyptians

(d)

The Chinese

The notable Chola king credited with bringing forest lands under the plough and developing irrigational facilities

(a)

Karikalan

(b)

Rajarajan I

(c)

Kulothungan

(d)

Rajendran I

(i) Bullion means precious metal available in the form of ingots. (correct)
(ii) Punch-marked coins are the earliest coins used in India. (correct).
(iii) Non-Tamil literary sources also offer information on early Tamil society. (correct)
(iv) Millets were cultivated in the wet lands (incorrect)

(a)

(i) is correct

(b)

(i) & (ii) are correct

(c)

(i), (ii) & (iii) are correct

(d)

(iv) is correct

The Magadha king influenced by the teachings of Mahavira

(a)

Dhananandha

(b)

Chandragupta

(c)

Bimbisara

(d)

Shishunaga

Buddhism was preached in people's language ________.

(a)

Pali

(b)

Sanskrit

(c)

Hindi

(d)

Chinese

Magma is found in the ______ 

(a)

crust

(b)

mantle

(c)

core

(d)

None of the above

This is the solid outer part of the Earth

(a)

Lithosphere

(b)

Atmosphere

(c)

Hydrosphere

(d)

Biosphere

These waves are the fastest of all the Earthquake waves.

(a)

P - waves

(b)

S - waves

(c)

L - waves

(d)

None of the above

The most powerful agents of gradation are__________

(a)

Rivers

(b)

Glaciers

(c)

Sea waves

(d)

Streams

The ______ pressure belt extends from 5°N and 5°S latitudes.

(a)

Equatorial low

(b)

Subtropical high

(c)

sub-polar low

(d)

polar high

Tropical cyclones in India is known as _________

(a)

baguios

(b)

willy willy

(c)

hurricanes

(d)

Cyclones

Which one of the country has Presidential form of government

(a)

India

(b)

Britain

(c)

Canada

(d)

USA

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

Who accords recognition to various political parties as national or regional parties?

(a)

The President

(b)

The Election Commission

(c)

The Parliament

(d)

The President in consultation with the Election Commission

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

Which one of the following country is not a member of SAARC?

(a)

India

(b)

Pakistan

(c)

China

(d)

Bhutan

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

(a)

Kerala

(b)

Tamil Nadu

(c)

West Bengal

(d)

Maharashtra

The founder of Han dynasty was_______

(a)

Wu Ti

(b)

Hung Chao

(c)

Liu Pang

(d)

Mangu Khan

Alexander the Great, established a kingdom in_________

(a)

Athens

(b)

Sparta

(c)

Marathon

(d)

Macedonia

Seljuq Turks came from_________

(a)

Central America

(b)

Central Asia

(c)

Central Australia

(d)

Central Europe

Li Yuan belonged to_____dynasty.

(a)

Tang

(b)

Sui

(c)

Sung

(d)

Ming

The battle of Talikota was fought in the year__________

(a)

1560

(b)

1512

(c)

1565

(d)

1575

William Harvey discovered_______

(a)

Heliocentric theory

(b)

Geocentric theory

(c)

Gravitational force

(d)

Circulation of blood

Zwingli worked from_______

(a)

Zurich

(b)

Genoa

(c)

Rome

(d)

Spain

A very long narrow depression on the ocean floor is called

(a)

Guyot

(b)

Ridge

(c)

Trench

(d)

atoll

Why is the usage of rainforest biomes for large scale agriculture unsustainable?

(a)

because it is too wet

(b)

because the temperature is too warm.

(c)

because the soil is too thin

(d)

because the soil is poor

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

_______right was removed from the fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment

(a)

Right to own (or) sell property

(b)

Right to freedom of religion

(c)

Child labour and right against exploitation

(d)

None of the above

Fundamental duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in the year_____________

(a)

1980

(b)

1975

(c)

1976

(d)

1950

In 1999 mobile banks were used in_________

(a)

USA

(b)

Europe

The defeat of British at _________ paved the way for the friendship between France and America.

(a)

Trenton

(b)

Saratoga

(c)

Pennsylvania

(d)

New York

Which of the following is observed to commemorate the Hay Market Massacre?

(a)

Independence Day

(b)

Farmers Day

(c)

Labour Day

(d)

Martyrs Day

Louis Renault who built the quadrlcycle belonged to ___________

(a)

France

(b)

Germany

(c)

Great Britain

(d)

Spain

Djakarta was called ______

(a)

Batavia

(b)

Malacca

(c)

Bantam

(d)

Manila

Burma was well known for its______

(a)

Teak and Rice

(b)

Silk and Muslin

(c)

Gold and Silver

(d)

Chemicals

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

Palk Bay is the home of

(a)

Coconut trees

(b)

Vegetables

(c)

Mangrove trees

(d)

Mango trees

The foundation for map making in India was laid during the period _____________

(a)

Aryan

(b)

Vedic

(c)

Gupta

(d)

Chola

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

Panchayats are constituted wherever the population of the village is

(a)

2000

(b)

200

(c)

500

(d)

1000

Both agricultural productivity and food productivity has

(a)

decreased

(b)

not stable

(c)

remained stable

(d)

increased

In 2011, nearly __________ of the women were involved in agriculture

(a)

35%

(b)

55%

(c)

25%

(d)

45%

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

(a)

121 crore

(b)

221 crore

(c)

102 crore

(d)

100 crore

Of the international migrants ___________ percent are women.

(a)

85

(b)

25

(c)

15

(d)

20

Enumerate the distinctive characteristics of Neanderthals.

Write a short note on "Prehistoric cultures"

Hammurabi Code is an important legal document. Explain.

Mention the contributions of the Mesopotamian civilisation.

What is an Urban centre?

Mention the Educational centres of Mauryan Administration.

What do you know about the Active Volcano?

Is weathering a pre-requisite in the formation of soil

What are "Pot Holes"?

What is Democracy?

Classify pressure groups in India.

What do you mean by Human Resource Development?

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

Fall of Constantinople
Who captured Constantinople?

What role is played by NIO (National Institute of Oceanography)

What does the term ‘biodiversity’ mean?

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

Define: POCSO

What are Extended rights?

What is spice route? Why was it called so?

What is meany by SHG?

Why were a series ofta es impo ed on the colonists?

What do you know of Louis Renault?

Who were Luddites?

Distinguish between Colonialism and Imperialism.

Explain the Ryotwari System.

Classify the Environment.

What are the components of a map?

What is meant by cyber cartography?

What are the Characteristics of good governance?

Name the Urban local governments.

Write about GVK Rao Committee on panchayat Raj Institutions.

Tabulate the productivity of paddy from 1965 to 2015.

What is National Ayush Movement?

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

Discuss the Neolithic culture in Tamilnadu

Compare the Indus Civilization with Tamil Civilization.

Explain the "Archaeological sites".

Give reasons for the decline of Buddhism.

Give an account of 'Tsunami'

Explain the origin of the river and its course.

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 Feudalism.

Write a note on the following:
Darasuram Temple

Explain the term Renaissance.

Pacific ocean and Atlantic ocean

Explain the terms a) Continental Rise b) Oceanic ridge

Explain about the aquatic biomes on Earth.

Explain the Right to Information Act (RTI).

What are educational loans?

Ring out the impact of the French Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution began in England first. Why?

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

Explain the term ustainable development. Why should we balance the economic, social and environmental facton of sustainability in equal harmony?

Write a short note on
(a) Topographical Maps and
(b) Weather Maps

Write note the Parliamentary form of Government.

Write a Note on Periyar.

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

How important are coins as a source of evidence for the study of Sangam Age?

What do you know of Ajathasatru?

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

What do you mean by biological weathering?

Mention the three courses of a river with any two land forms associated to each course.

What are wave cut platforms?

Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are always affected by cyclones. Why?

Give Abraham Lincoln’s definition for democracy.

Discuss the multi-party system.

What do you mean by development?

What is ‘Solar Power’?

Agriculture, despite a sharp decline in Gross Domestic Product, continues to be the largest employer in Tamil Nadu. Give reason

Why did Oligarchy start in Greece?

Write about the reign of Alexander, the Great

What was witnessed by the period of Principate?

Write about the two instruments used by Medieval Pope to assert his authority.

When was the Mughal rule consolidated in India?

How did Vijayanagar manage to get resources for its militaristic state?

What about the origin of the word Renaissance?

What are the factors that generate the ocean currents?

Write a brief note on sea waves.

Migration towards cities are the main cause for the birth of slums. Justify.

What is meant by Disaster Response?

Write down the differences between unitary form of government and federal form of government.

Mention about the Unitary feature of Indian constitution.