______ are stone artefacts of small size

(a)

Microliths

(b)

Bifaces

(c)

Acheulian

(d)

core

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

The yellow river is known as the sorrow of _______ .

(a)

Egypt

(b)

Rome

(c)

China

(d)

Iraq

The Sri Lankan chronicle composed in the Pali language mentioning about merchants and horse traders from Tamil Nadu

(a)

Deepa vamsa

(b)

Arthasastra

(c)

Mahavamsa

(d)

Indica

________is an ornament made in precious stone where images are carved on the surface.  

(a)

Cameo

(b)

Intagliol

(c)

Chronicle

(d)

Papyrus

Tri-ratnas are the three priniciples taught by

(a)

Buddha

(b)

Mahavira

(c)

Lao-tze

(d)

Confucius

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

(a)

Iron

(b)

Gold

(c)

Copper

(d)

Bronze

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 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

The redness of the red clay soil is due to the presence of_______________

(a)

iron oxide

(b)

carbon

(c)

copper

(d)

magnesium

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

(a)

Equatorial low

(b)

Subtropical high

(c)

sub-polar low

(d)

polar high

This is one of the most feared weather phenomenon.

(a)

Snow

(b)

Hailstones

(c)

Sleet

(d)

Hails

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

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

(a)

Oligarchy

(b)

Monarchy

(c)

Theocracy

(d)

Democracy

The Election Commission of India is a / an

(a)

Independent body

(b)

Statutory body

(c)

Private body

(d)

Public corporation

India is the_______________________ democracy in the world.

(a)

largest

(b)

smallest

(c)

strongest

(d)

None of the above

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

Which one of the following sectors is the largest employer in India.

(a)

Primary Sector

(b)

Secondary Sector

(c)

Tertiary Sector

(d)

Public sector

____________was the Roman Governor responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus.

(a)

Innocent I

(b)

Hildebrand

(c)

Leo I

(d)

Pontius Pilate

The Roman Republic was governed by the________

(a)

Plebeians

(b)

Patricians

(c)

Lawyers

(d)

Philosophers

After conquering Egypt, the Ottomans assumed the title of___________

(a)

King

(b)

Caliph

(c)

Emperor

(d)

Raja

The theory of sacraments increased the power of the___________

(a)

Commoners

(b)

Emperor

(c)

Nobler

(d)

Clergy

The Kakatiyas ruled from___________

(a)

Devagiri

(b)

Belur

(c)

Warangal

(d)

Bijapur

Which among the following plants were introduced from America to Europe?

(a)

Sugarcane

(b)

Sweet Potato

(c)

Rice

(d)

Wheat

A mathematical model of revolution of the earth was presented by

(a)

Galileo

(b)

Copernicus

(c)

Ptolemy

(d)

Euclid

Consider the following statements.
1. There are four major processes involved in the water cycle.
2. The ground water gets collected below the earth's surface
3. The Northern hemisphere holds 81% of land
4. The ocean floor is flat

(a)

1 and 2 are correct

(b)

2 and 3 are correct

(c)

2 is correct

(d)

2, 3 and 4 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

Abiotic components include

(a)

Non-living things

(b)

Living things

(c)

only plants

(d)

only animals

Consider the following statements.
Assertions (A): Rights and duties are the two sides of the same coin.
Reason (R): We have a right to freedom of religions. We have to promote harmon and the spirit of the people of other religions.
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 but R is false

(d)

A is false but R is correct

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.

Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd., was started in _________.

(a)

Mumbai 

(b)

Dewas

The pioneer of French Revolution who fought on the side of Washington against the British was ________

(a)

Mirabeau

(b)

Lafayette

(c)

Napoleon

(d)

Danton

Who produced the first batch of automobiles in France?

(a)

Louis Renault

(b)

Armand Peugeot

(c)

Thomas Alva Edison

(d)

McAdam

Zollverein Customs Union allowed for trade among _________

(a)

Countries

(b)

Colonies

(c)

provinces

(d)

people

Rudyard kipling was a______

(a)

Ruler

(b)

Colonist

(c)

Writer

(d)

Soldier

In 1898, Philippines became the colony of_______

(a)

England

(b)

America

(c)

Portugal

(d)

France

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

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

A synoptic chart means ________

(a)

Weather map

(b)

Travelogue

(c)

Thematic map

(d)

General maps

One among the following is not the first responder in case of a disaster.

(a)

police officers

(b)

firefighters

(c)

insurance agents

(d)

emergency medical technicians

According to GVK Rao Committee post of to___________ be created acting as the Chieft Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad,

(a)

District Development Commissioner

(b)

Chairman of Panchayat Raj

(c)

Grama Munisif

(d)

Councillors

Panchayats are constituted wherever the population of the village is

(a)

2000

(b)

200

(c)

500

(d)

1000

The North-East monsoon period in Tamilnadu

(a)

August – October

(b)

September – November

(c)

October – December

(d)

November – January

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

(a)

35%

(b)

55%

(c)

25%

(d)

45%

The poorer sections of the population migrate _____________

(a)

as a survival strategy

(b)

to improve their living standards

(c)

as a service

(d)

to get experience

In Tamil Nadu, migrants account for ___________ percent in rural areas.

(a)

38

(b)

41

(c)

28

(d)

50

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

The Great Rift valley in Africa has evidence for the Prehistoric period. Discuss

Hammurabi Code is an important legal document. Explain.

Mention the contributions of the Mesopotamian civilisation.

What does the third section of the Tholkappiyam describe?

What do you know about Nanda dynasty?

What is Hydrosphere?

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

What are "Pot Holes"?

What do you mean by "Republic"?

Classify pressure groups in India.

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

What does structure of employment denote?

Fall of Constantinople
What was the result?

Explain the term a) Water Table b) Aquifers

Mention the various terrestrial biomes.

What is considered a hotspot?

Write about the Right against exploitation.

What is SHRC?

What is natural money?

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

What is meant by the term 'Reign of Terror'?

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

Write about the Great Railroad strike of 1877.

Write a note on Zulu tribe.

Explain the term commercialisation of crops.

Mention any three ways to conserve Water.

What are the components of remote sensing?

Who is a cartographer?

Dictatorship and Monarality

Name the taxes levied by the Village Panchayat.

What does the Article 40 of Indian Constitution

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

Write a note on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu.

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

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

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'

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.

Distinguish between the Public sector and the Private 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:
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.

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

Explain the relationship between Money and Price.

State the results of the American war of Independence

The Industrial Revolution began in England first. Why?

Explain the term 'Indentured Labour'.

What are Urban Settlements? and explain its types.

What are the colour codes used with map symbols.

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)?

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

Overseas interactions brought glory to ancient Tamilagam. Give examples in support.

Elaborate the term “Tri-ratnas”.

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

What do you mean by a hanging valley?

Define :
a) Moraine
b) Drumlin
c) Esker

What are wave cut platforms?

Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are always affected by cyclones. Why?

Give Abraham Lincoln’s definition for democracy.

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

What do you mean by development?

Expand the following:
1. PPP
2. HDI

What is labour force of the economy?

Write a note on Socrates

Write about the reign of Alexander, the Great

Who were Patricians and Plebeians?

Impact of Crusades.

How did Akbar consolidated the Mughal empire?

Why was the Great Magna Carta signed by King John?

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

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?

What are the merits of a federal government?

What are the de-merits of federal form government?