_______ is genetically closest to humans

(a)

Gorilla

(b)

Chimpanzee

(c)

Orang-utan

(d)

Great Apes

The beginning of history writing can be traced to the ancient________

(a)

Greeks

(b)

Egyptians

(c)

Romans

(d)

Africans

The Harappans did not have the knowledge of

(a)

Gold and Elephant

(b)

Horse and Iron

(c)

Sheep and Silver

(d)

Ox and Platinum

_______ times were mostly egalitarian in nature.

(a)

Mesolithic

(b)

Neolithic

(c)

Palaeolithic

(d)

Iron Age

Inscription that mentions the Cheras

(a)

Pugalur

(b)

Girnar

(c)

Pulimankombai

(d)

Madurai

(i) Barter was the primary mode of exchange.
(ii) Spices including pepper and precious stones were exported.
(iii) The Sangam Age saw the first urbanization in Tamilagam.
(iv) People in the Sangam Age had no faith in religion.  

(a)

(i) is correct

(b)

(i) is correct (ii) incorrect

(c)

(i) is correct (iv) incorrect

(d)

(i), (ii), (iii) correct (iv) incorrect

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

(a)

Buddha

(b)

Lao-tze

(c)

Confucius

(d)

Zoroster

(i) Monastries and temples served the purpose imparting-education.
(ii) Nalanda was a great monastry built by the Magadha empire.
(iii) Nalanda became the most renowned seat of learning.
(iv) Fees were charged to the students.

(a)

(i) is correct

(b)

(ii) is correct

(c)

(iii) is correct

(d)

(i), (ii), (iii) are correct (iv) is incorrect

The point of origin of an Earthquake is called the ________.

(a)

epicentre

(b)

focus

(c)

seismic wave

(d)

magnitude

The word 'Igneous' is derived from the_____________word.

(a)

Arabic

(b)

Roman

(c)

Latin

(d)

Sanskrit

_____________is a vent (or) and opening on the surface of the earth.

(a)

Volcano

(b)

Tsunami

(c)

Earthquake

(d)

None of the above

________ erosion is responsible for the formation of cirque

(a)

wind

(b)

glacial

(c)

river

(d)

underground water

This generally originate from mountains

(a)

lake

(b)

sea

(c)

river

(d)

ocean

_______  reflects radio waves

(a)

Exosphere

(b)

Ionosphere

(c)

Mesosphere

(d)

Stratosphere

This is the wettest place of India.

(a)

Mawsynram

(b)

Western Ghats

(c)

Shillong

(d)

Pune

Select the odd one

(a)

India

(b)

USA

(c)

France

(d)

Vatican

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

NOTA was introduced in the year

(a)

2012

(b)

2013

(c)

2014

(d)

2015

Which country has single party system?

(a)

USA

(b)

UK

(c)

Cuba

(d)

France

Which one of the following country is not a G-8 country?

(a)

Japan

(b)

Canada

(c)

Russia

(d)

India

Which is the correct sequence of various sectors in GDP of India in the descending order?

(a)

Primary sector, Secondary sector, Tertiary sector

(b)

Primary sector, Tertiary sector, Secondary sector

(c)

Tertiary sector, Secondary sector, Primary sector

(d)

Secondary sector, Tertiary sector, Primary sector

The Peloponnesian War was fought between ______and______

(a)

Greeks and Persians

(b)

Plebeians and Patricians

(c)

Spartans and Athenians

(d)

Greeks and Romans

Julius Caesar took power in ________B.C.

(a)

40

(b)

51

(c)

49

(d)

38

The central or high Middle Ages witnessed__________

(a)

rapid development

(b)

territorial expansion

(c)

urban growth

(d)

all of the above

Seljuq Turks came from_________

(a)

Central America

(b)

Central Asia

(c)

Central Australia

(d)

Central Europe

In the south, a Sultanate was established in_________

(a)

Tuticorin

(b)

Nagapattinam

(c)

Madurai

(d)

Palani

Which sailor was the first to cross the Equator?

(a)

Henry, the Navigator

(b)

Lopo Gonzalves

(c)

Lopo Gonzalves

(d)

Christopher Columbus

Decline of_________ helped to move towards urbanisation.

(a)

Trade

(b)

Feudalism

(c)

Freedom

(d)

Population

Marine resources  consists of_______resources.

(a)

Biological

(b)

Mineral

(c)

Energy

(d)

All of the above

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

The life supporting layer is known as

(a)

Atmosphere

(b)

Hydrosphere

(c)

Lithosphere

(d)

Biosphere

_____________right exercises in the formation and administration of a government

(a)

Social

(b)

Economic

(c)

Political

(d)

Cultural

NCW was constituted to safeguard________

(a)

Children

(b)

Labourers

(c)

Students

(d)

Women

In 1999 mobile banks were used in_________

(a)

USA

(b)

Europe

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

Siemens a well known company in __________.

(a)

France

(b)

Germany

(c)

U.S.A

(d)

England

Albuquerque belonged to_____

(a)

Spain

(b)

Portugal

(c)

Italy

(d)

England

The Capital of the French government in India-China was________

(a)

Annam

(b)

Tongking

(c)

Hanoi

(d)

Lovos

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

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

(a)

Aryan

(b)

Vedic

(c)

Gupta

(d)

Chola

‘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

James Munroe was the Governor of _________ Presidency.

(a)

Calcutta

(b)

Bombay

(c)

Madras

(d)

None of the above

Irrigated land surface out of cultivable land is

(a)

27%

(b)

57%

(c)

28%

(d)

49%

The third largest river in India

(a)

Cauvery

(b)

Godavari

(c)

Krishna

(d)

Mahanadhi

______________ has recorded the maximum number of emigrants

(a)

Ramanathapuram

(b)

Coimbatore

(c)

Chennai

(d)

Vellore

Of the international migrants ___________ percent are women.

(a)

85

(b)

25

(c)

15

(d)

20

Enumerate the distinctive characteristics of Neanderthals.

Why were the Levalloisian tools called so?

Write a note on the Great Wall of China.

The term civilization is used to distinguish the Urban society from early forms of societies. Why?

Discuss about the Tamil Traders and Sailors.

What kind of life Mahavira and Buddha live?

What do the internal processes generate?

Is weathering a pre-requisite in the formation of soil

What are wave cut Platforms?

Mention the salient features of Democracy.

Mention the merits and demerits of Indirect elections.

What is the end result of Development?

What does structure of employment denote?

Fall of Constantinople
What was promoted by them?

Why is earth called a Blue planet?

Write a note on Biodiversity.

Narrate the given food web of Arctic Tundra in your own words.

What are the contributions to labourers by B.R. Ambetkar?

What are Extended rights?

What is spice route? Why was it called so?

Why do we say that money, a store of value?

Mention the three major revolution In the second half of the eighteenth century in the modern world

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

Mention the causes for the growth of labour unions?

Distinguish between Colonialism and Imperialism.

Write about the Berlin conference of 1884-85.

Why is Sustainability important?

What are the components of remote sensing?

Mention the three types of map symbols.

Democracy and Cemmunlsom

Name the Urban local governments.

Mention important functions of the Mayor.

Who monitors the quantity and quality of ground water?

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

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

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

Write a note on the following:
Persian wheel

Explain the term Renaissance.

Pacific ocean and Atlantic ocean

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

Explain the various components of ecosystem

What are the functions of SURC?

What are educational loans?

Ring out the impact of the French Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution began in England first. Why?

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.

Write about ammaalvari journey towards Organic farming?

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.

Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.

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

Define weathering.

What are ox-bow lakes?

How does a cave differ from a sea arch?

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 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?

What happened under Oligarchy in Greece?

Write a note on Socrates

What was witnessed by the period of Principate?

Contribution of Arabs to Science and Technology

When was the Mughal rule consolidated in India?

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

What subject were taught in the Italian universities?

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 should be done during a fire.

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

Mention about the Unitary feature of Indian constitution.