11th History - Revision Model Question Paper 2 - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Find the incorrect pair
  (i) Elephas namadicus - giant tusked pre-historic elephant.
  (ii) Stegodon ganesa - a giant pre-historic elephant.
  (iii) Bos namadicus - wild cattle.
  (iv) Equus namadicus - teeth

• 2)

  The land of Upper Ganga Doab region was described as

• 3)

  A comprehensive historical chronicle in Pali from Sri Lanka serving as an important source for the Mauryan Period is ___________

• 4)

  _________ performed Rajasuya sacrifice

• 5)

  At about 165 BCE, ____________ was lost to the Parthians and Sakas.

11th History - Public Exam Model Question Paper 2019 - 2020 - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  After the _________ with the advent of global warming, human groups became highly mobile and began to occupy various eco- zones.

• 2)

  The main collection of vedic hymns are called

• 3)

  A comprehensive historical chronicle in Pali from Sri Lanka serving as an important source for the Mauryan Period is ___________

• 4)

  Read the following and pick out the wrong statement
  (i) Kalabhras are referred to as Kaliyarasars
  (ii) Kalabhras were Saivites
  (iii) Kalabhras defeated Pallavas and Pandyas
  (iv) Ikshavakus supported vedic sacrifices

• 5)

  __________ evidence alsoproves Demetrius's association with India.

11th History - Evolution of Society in South India Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Karikala was the son of ______

• 2)

  __________ seem to have created the impression that the ruling Kalabhras of the time were evil in nature.

• 3)

  Buddhism and Jainism had a strong presence in _________

• 4)

  The idea of ___________ interregnum is contested as cultural activities continued asbefore in this period.

• 5)

  Warfare for territorial expansion was major theme of ____________.

11th History - Emergence of State and Empire Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Brahmi script in Ashoka’s pillar inscription was deciphered by _____

• 2)

  The first known ruler of Magadha was ______ of the Haryanka dynasty.

• 3)

  The ______ was a prescriptive text for good administration

• 4)

  Revenue collection was the responsibility of a collector-general ____________.

• 5)

  The district was under the command of a ______________

11th History - Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _________ is the Buddhist text that makes a reference to Ajatashatru’s meeting of Buddha.

• 2)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 3)

  The ___________ of the Gangetic valley and the useof iron ploughshares improved agricultural productivity.

• 4)

  ____________ also played a big role in improving craft production such as pottery, carpentry and metal working.

• 5)

  The richer landowners were called _____________

11th History - Early India - The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures Important Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The land of Upper Ganga Doab region was described as

• 2)

  Adichanallur is situated in _______ district

• 3)

  _______ is the oldest vedha.

• 4)

  The is ________ the earliest text.

• 5)

  The pottery was fine_________in colour with painted geometric designs.

11th History - Early India - From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation Important Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The site of Mehrgarh has been associated with ________ culture.

• 2)

  Burzahom is an important site of _______

• 3)

  Human ancestors are__________ likely to have first evolved in Africa.

• 4)

  The period that followed the Mesolithic is called the _____________

• 5)

  Find the incorrect pair
  (i) Elephas namadicus - giant tusked pre-historic elephant.
  (ii) Stegodon ganesa - a giant pre-historic elephant.
  (iii) Bos namadicus - wild cattle.
  (iv) Equus namadicus - teeth

11th 11th History - Half Yearly Model Question Paper 2019 - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The site of Mehrgarh has been associated with ________ culture.

• 2)

  Assertion (A) : There is no evidence of child marriage in Early Vedic period
  Reason (R) : Women had been excluded from rituals in the later Vedic period

• 3)

  The is ________ the earliest text.

• 4)

  Among the 16 mahajanapadas, ______ emerged as the most powerful in northern India.

• 5)

  The play ______ by Visakadatha describes Chandragupta and his accession to the throne of the Magadha Empire.

11th History - Term II Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  The first Palaeolithic tools were identified in _____

• 2)

  The Indus civilisation declined from about _____

• 3)

  Adichanallur is situated in _______ district

• 4)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 5)

  The ______ was a prescriptive text for good administration

11th Standard History - Towards Modernity Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What are the commitment the Brahmo Samaj?

• 2)

  What are the opposition the Brahmo Samaj?

• 3)

  Prarthana Samaj .

• 4)

  Write about Iyotheethoss Pandithar

• 5)

  Write about Swami Vivekanauda

11th Standard History - Early Resistance to British Rule Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Narrate the circumstances that led to the signing of the Treaty of Madras between the English and Haider Ali.

• 2)

  Rebellion of 1801.

• 3)

  Vellore Revolt of 1806.

• 4)

  Discuss the uprising of Kols.

• 5)

  The effects of the Great Rebellion of 1857.

11th Standard History - Effects of British Rule Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write note about the Ryotwari system.

• 2)

  Indentured Labour System.

• 3)

  What do you know about the eye Witness?

• 4)

  Poverty and Un- British Rule in India explain.

• 5)

  Who are many impoverished peasants and weavers?

11th History - The Coming of the Europeans Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What made the Europeans to set up their establishments on the east coast?

• 2)

  “The expansion of demand for Indian textiles from Europe had an impact on the indigenous economy” – How?

• 3)

  Write short notes about Pulicat.

• 4)

  Write short notes about The Battle of Ambur.

• 5)

  Write short notes about Anandarangam Pillai Diary.

11th History - The Marathas Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write a short note on Shivaji and the Mughals

• 2)

  What do you know about the province?

• 3)

  Write a note on Cavalry

• 4)

  Write a note about justice

• 5)

  Write the types of cavalry?

11th History - The Mughal Empire Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What Hindustan possessed, in Babur's view?

• 2)

  Write a note about Battle of Chanderi?

• 3)

  Write a note about Battle of Ghagra, 152.9

• 4)

  Write a note about Battle of Chausa (1539)

• 5)

  How did Shah Jahn proceeded in deccan?

11th History - Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  South India became the home of religious renaissance. Explain.

• 2)

  Analyse the teachings of (a) Sur Das (b) Tuka Ram.

• 3)

  Kabir’s teachings.

• 4)

  How did Chaitanya differ from Kabir?

• 5)

  Point out the impact of the Bhakti Movement.

11th History - Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  How did the Bahmani Kingdom emerge? Name its founder.

• 2)

  Nayak System.

• 3)

  Explain the reason for the celebration of Krishnadevaraya as the greatest ruler of Vijayanagar.

• 4)

  Who assumed the title “Second Alexander”. Why?

• 5)

  Explain the location of Golkonda fort and its splendour.

11th Standard History - Towards Modernity Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  __________was the first province, where several ideas of reforms originated

• 2)

  __________expounded his views in short stories and admirable parables.

• 3)

  Syed Ahmad Khan founded a__________ for the introduction of Western Sciences.

• 4)

  The aim of the ___________'was the religious regeneration of the Muslim community

• 5)

  Assertion (A): SyedAhmadKhan founded a modem school at Aligath, which developed into the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College. 
  He Reason (R):wanted to promote English education among the Muslims.

11th History - Early Resistance to British Rule Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  _________became the de facto ruler of Mysore against the Wodeyar kings after successfully handling the Marathas.

• 2)

  _______was the collector who was dismissed from service for mishandling the affairs of Veera Pandiya Kattabomman.

• 3)

  __________inspired Kol uprising of Santhals.

• 4)

  ___________defeated Nana Sahib's forus during the 1857 Rebelliion

• 5)

  _________continued to reign until 1760, When the real power changed hands to Haider All who was appointed Dalwai or prime minister

11th History - Later Cholas and Pandyas Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Why did the Pandyaswent to Lanka?

• 2)

  What are the titles adopted by the Cholas?

• 3)

  What is meant by department of land revenue?

• 4)

  How did the tax for paddy is collected?

• 5)

  Name some of the rock-cut cave temples?

11th History - Advent of Arabs and Turks Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Describe the immediate cause for the military expeditions of Muhammad-bin-Qasim?

• 2)

  What were the reasons for the military raids of Mahmud of Ghazni in India?

• 3)

  Why was Razia Sultana thrown out of power?

• 4)

  Write briefly about the south Indian campaigns of Malik Kafur.

• 5)

  What were the causes for the failure of the experiments of Muhammad Tughlaq?

11th History - Cultural Development in South India Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Administrative divisions of Pallavas.

• 2)

  Kailasanatha cave in Ellora.

• 3)

  Famous trio of Saiva saints

• 4)

  Role of Alwars in popularising Vaishnavism in Tamil country.

• 5)

  Importance of royal women during Chalukya rule.

11th History - Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Harsha’s relationship with the Chinese

• 2)

  Importance of Harsha’s criminal justice system.

• 3)

  Shrines at Elephanta and at Ellora.

• 4)

  Contribution of Rashtrakutas to Kannada literature.

• 5)

  Patronage of Rashtrakutas to Jains.

11th History - The Guptas Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Describe the administrative divisions of Gupta Empire.

• 2)

  Write a short note on Vikramashila University.

• 3)

  Gupta period also recorded the growth of Jaina literature. Elaborate.

• 4)

  Comment on the scientific advancement made during Gupta period.

• 5)

  What could be the reasons for the decline of the Gupta Empire? Suggest any three reasons.

11th History - Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period Three and Five Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Point out the speciality of the coins of Demetrius.

• 2)

  What do you know of Menander?

• 3)

  “The Roman coins of the earlier period are concentrated in Coimbatore, Erode, Salem and Karur districts.” Why?

• 4)

  Explain the importance of money as medium of exchange.

• 5)

  Highlight the cultural influence of India’s contact with Greeks.

11th Standard History - Effects of British Rule Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  ______________ was the real foundation battle for British dominion in India.

• 2)

  According to the ____________ treaty, Shah Alam II granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to the company.

• 3)

  _____________ was the first Viceroy and Governor General of India accountable to the British Parliament.

• 4)

  ______________ introduced the ryotwari System.

• 5)

  __________________ was the first state to fall under the policy of Doctrine of Lapse.

11th Standard History - The Coming of the Europeans Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  _________became the political headquarters for the Portuguese in India

• 2)

  _______is called the "Father of Printing Press".

• 3)

  _______were responsible for "The Amboyna Massacre".

• 4)

  ______served as the Coromandel headquarters of the Dutch East India Company.

• 5)

  _______was inherited by Charles II as dowry, which he transferred to the English East India Company.

11th History - Early India - From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation 3 Marks and 5 Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write a note on Wild and Domestic.

• 2)

  Name few early acheulian tools

• 3)

  What is meant by flake industry?

• 4)

  Write a note on Ostrich Egg Shells

• 5)

  Name the sites and materials

11th History - Early India - The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures 3 Marks and 5 Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Briefly describe the Chalcolithic culture of South India.

• 2)

  List out the geographical areas of Early Vedic Age.

• 3)

  Highlight the social divisions in the Rig Vedic period.

• 4)

  Analyse the characteristics of a pastoral society.

• 5)

  Distinguish between the early Vedic society and the later Vedic society.

11th History - Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects 3 Marks and 5 Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write a note on the use of iron in clearing the forest critically.

• 2)

  Analyse the factors responsible for the rise of towns and cities in the Ganges Plains.

• 3)

  Mention some of the rising towns and cities in the aftermath of second urbanization.

• 4)

  Identify the heterodox thinkers of fifth and sixth century BCE.

• 5)

  Point out the influence of Jainism in Tamilnadu.

11th History - Emergence of State and Empire 3 Marks and 5 Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Mention the urban features revealed by archaeological findings.

• 2)

  Explain the features of the monarchies or kingdoms on the Gangetic plains.

• 3)

  Highlight the impact of the invasion of Alexander the Great on India.

• 4)

  Discuss the extensive trade on textiles carried on during the Mauryan period.

• 5)

  Write a note on the commodities traded between India and West and South Asia.

11th History - Evolution of Society in South India 3 Marks and 5 Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The five eco-zones of Tamil land during Sangam Age.

• 2)

  Karikala as the greatest of early Chola rulers.

• 3)

  Achievements of Gautamiputra Satakarani.

• 4)

  Distinction between Khizhar and Velir.

• 5)

  What do you meant by Numismatic

11th Standard History - The Marathas Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  Guerilla warfare was the strength of _____ army.

• 2)

  Chaudh was _________ of the revenue collected from the district conquered by the Marathas

• 3)

  ______ was the Peshwa who enhanced the power of the Maratha Empire.

• 4)

  At the village level ______ was responsible for the remission of the revenue collections to the centre

• 5)

  Name the book which was not written by Serfoji II.

11th Standard History - The Mughal Empire Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  Babur won the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 with the effective use of_________

• 2)

  _______reimposed Jizya in his rule.

• 3)

  ___________was an astrological treatise.

• 4)

  Which of the following rulers was not a contemporary of Akbar.

• 5)

  Babur defeated___________ in the battle of Panipat.

11th History - Towards Modernity Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What are the contributions of Raja Rammohun Roy to social reform?

• 2)

  What role did Jyotiba Phule play for social justice ?

• 3)

  Why was the Shuddi Movement considered a revivalist movement ?

• 4)

  Describe the contribution of SNDP Yogam.

• 5)

  What do you know about Ramalinga Adigal?

11th History - Early Resistance to British Rule Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write a note on the humiliating terms of the Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792) imposed on Tipu Sultan.

• 2)

  What do you know of “Pagoda”?

• 3)

  What is the revolt of Theeran Chinnamalai of Kongu region?

• 4)

  Explain Sail Rakab.

• 5)

  Kanpur Massacre.

11th History - Effects of British Rule Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The Regulating Act, 1773.

• 2)

  Governor Thomas Munro.

• 3)

  Distinction between ‘Presidency’ and ‘Province’.

• 4)

  “The biggest contribution of Cornwallis was in the field of civil services” – Explain.

• 5)

  “Drain of wealth impoverished India” – How?

11th History - The Coming of the Europeans Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Why were the Nayak kingdoms setup? What were they?

• 2)

  How did the English establish their settlement at Madras?

• 3)

  Write a note on craft manufacture.

• 4)

  What do you know of shroffs and hundis?

• 5)

  Name the first Portuguese viceroy in India. Explain the policy that he introduced.

11th History - The Marathas Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write a note on the conflict between Shivaji and Afzal Khan.

• 2)

  What were the terms of the treaty of Purandhar?

• 3)

  Write about Tara Bai.

• 4)

  Write a note on a) Chauth b) Sardeshmukhi

• 5)

  Point out the Provicion of the Treaty of Basslin

11th History - The Mughal Empire Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What prompted Babur to invade India?

• 2)

  How did Akbar deal with Bairam Khan?

• 3)

  Write a short note on a) William Hawkins b) Sir Thomas Roe

• 4)

  Nur Jahan was the power behind the throne during Jahangir’s reign – Explain.

• 5)

  Which is called the epitome of Mughal architecture? Explain its structure.

11th History - Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Highlight the services rendered by Ramanujar for Bhakti cult ?

• 2)

  What do you know about the contribution of Ravidas to the Bhakti movement?

• 3)

  What were Ramananda’s teachings?

• 4)

  Mirabai’s songs and lyrics constitute a rich cultural heritage - Explain.

• 5)

  What were the two different attitudes of the Hindu saints towards Islam?

11th Standard History - Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  provided Hinduism with a philosophic doctrine of Advaita.

• 2)

  Madhavacharya belonged to the philosophical school of__________.

• 3)

  ___________was the first to preach his doctrine of devotion in Hindi.

• 4)

  ________was the contemporary of the Maratha ruler Shivaji

• 5)

  Bhagavad Gita talk about the path of_________.

11th Standard History - Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  Harihara and Bukka were in the services of ______before they founded Vijayanagar kingdom.

• 2)

  Shah Nama was written by__________.

• 3)

  Mohammed Gawan Madrasa is a large library containing a collection of 3000 manuscripts situated at_________.

• 4)

  __________became an independent Sultanate in 1333.

• 5)

  The split of Bahmani Sultanate into_________ Deccan Sultanates.

11th History - Later Cholas and Pandyas Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What are the quasi-historical literary works of the Cholas?

• 2)

  Why was the Cholamandalam called “Mummudi Cholamandalam"?

• 3)

  What were the titles assumed by Rajendra I?

• 4)

  List the various units of the land measurement.

• 5)

  What were the results of Malik Kafur’s invasion of Pandyan kingdom?

Class 11th History - Advent of Arabs and Turks Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Mahmud becoming the ruler of Ghazni

• 2)

  Scholars patronized by Mahmud of Ghazni

• 3)

  Important ruling Rajput dynasties of Northern India during the Turkish invasion

• 4)

  Forty System

• 5)

  Musical instruments brought by Muslim musicians.

11th History - Cultural Development in South India Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What do you know of the battle of Sripurambiyam?

• 2)

  Attempt a brief account of Aihole Inscription.

• 3)

  Identify two important literary works in Kannada of Chalukyas’ time.

• 4)

  Point out the contribution of Ramanujar in making Vaishnavism more inclusive

• 5)

  Name the Chaluakya family.

11th History - Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What are the epigraphical sources for the study of Harsha's Empire?

• 2)

  How did Harsha become the king of Kanauj?

• 3)

  Discuss the greatness of Mahipala I.

• 4)

  Point out the significance of the battle of Takkolam

• 5)

  Highlight the significance of Nalanda University during the Pala dynasty

11th History - The Guptas Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Write down the names of Gupta rulers in chronological order until Skanda Gupta

• 2)

  What do you know of Huns?

• 3)

  Attempt a brief account of Fahien on Mathura.

• 4)

  List down the Buddhist scholars along with their literary works

• 5)

  Discuss the importance of Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

11th History - Term 1 Model Question Paper - by Kannan - Ambur - View & Read

• 1)

  The earliest age in history is called ________

• 2)

  Adichanallur is situated in _______ district

• 3)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 4)

  The ______ was a prescriptive text for good administration

• 5)

  Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus Nicator to the capital Pataliputra as the _________ ambassador.

11th History - Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period Two Marks Question - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  What was the result of the war between Chandragupta and Seleucus Nicator.

• 2)

  “Menander is said to have ruled a large kingdom in the North West of the country.” Elaborate.

• 3)

  Write a short note on “Kshatraps”.

• 4)

  Make a list of the following: Items exported to Rome; Items imported into India from Rome.

• 5)

  Explain the contribution of merchants to the expanding trade and commerce.

11th History - Evolution of Society in South India Two Marks Question - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Explain Barter System.

• 2)

  What do you know from Madurai Kanchi?

• 3)

  What did Hiuen Tsang see in Kanchipuram?

• 4)

  Identify Adukotpattu Cheralathan.

• 5)

  Name the familiesof south india.

11th Standard History - Emergence of State and Empire Two Marks Question - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  How did Bimbisara extend the territory of Magadhan Empire?

• 2)

  Write a note on Mahapadma Nanda.

• 3)

  What made Alexander the Great to restore the throne of Porus?

• 4)

  What are the features of a centralised state?

• 5)

  Give a brief note on the literary sources for the study of Mauryan state.

11th History - Early India - The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures Two Marks Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  List out the literature of Vedic Age.

• 2)

  Write about the Zend Avesta.

• 3)

  Highlight the position of women in the Early Vedic Age.

• 4)

  Who were the Rig Vedic Gods?

• 5)

  What do you know of the Iron Age in India?

11th History - Term 1 Five Mark Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Describe pre-historic India.

• 2)

  Why is the Indus Civilisation also known as Harappan Civilisation?

• 3)

  Discuss the Megalithic Iron Age Sites discovered in Tamilnadu.

• 4)

  List out the eightfold path of Buddha.

• 5)

  Describe the salient features of Mauryan polity.

11th History Quarterly Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The period before the development of script is called______

• 2)

  The earliest age in history is called ________

• 3)

  _______ was an important source of subsistence for the Harappans.

• 4)

  The main collection of vedic hymns are called

• 5)

  The language of the _________ is described as Vedic Sanskrit.

TN 11th Standard History Official Model Question Paper 2019 - 2020 - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

11th History - Towards Modernity Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  __________was the first province, where several ideas of reforms originated

• 2)

  "The Father of Indian Renaissance" was________

• 3)

  The Theosophical Society was founded in_________

• 4)

  Syed Ahmad Khan founded a__________ for the introduction of Western Sciences.

• 5)

  The aim of the ___________'was the religious regeneration of the Muslim community

11th History - Early Resistance to British Rule Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _______was the collector who was dismissed from service for mishandling the affairs of Veera Pandiya Kattabomman.

• 2)

  The immediate cause for the VeUore Revolt was the introduction of_________

• 3)

  __________inspired Kol uprising of Santhals.

• 4)

  _________was the Governor-General of India when the great Rebellian of 1857broke out.

• 5)

  ___________defeated Nana Sahib's forus during the 1857 Rebelliion

11th History - Effects of British Rule Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _______________ justified forcible collection of land revenue.

• 2)

  _________________ introduced English as the literary and official language of India.

• 3)

  Madras University was established in ________________

• 4)

  The first railway line in south India ran from Madras to ________________ in 1856.

• 5)

  With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the journey between India and Europe was reduced by _________________ miles.

11th History - The Coming of the Europeans Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _______is called the "Father of Printing Press".

• 2)

  ________was the Portuguese Black Town.

• 3)

  ______served as the Coromandel headquarters of the Dutch East India Company.

• 4)

  Francis Martin made___________ the strategic centre of French settlements in India.

• 5)

  Battle of Wandiwash was fought between________

11th History - The Marathas Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _______ was the Guru of Shivaji.

• 2)

  _____ built naval bases at Konkan, Khanderi arid Vijayadurg.

• 3)

  ________ developed the Nayankara System

• 4)

  Serfoji II established _______ that produced herbal medicine for humans and animals

• 5)

  Name the book which was not written by Serfoji II.

11th History - The Mughal Empire Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _________was executed by Jahangir for instigating prince Khusrau to rebel.

• 2)

  ____________was the contemporary of Louis XIV of France.

• 3)

  _________is the first known person in the world to have devised the 'ship's camel', a barge on which a ship is built.

• 4)

  The Shalimar Gardens of Jahangir and_________are watersheds in Indian horticulture

• 5)

  Which of the following rulers was not a contemporary of Akbar.

11th History - Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  provided Hinduism with a philosophic doctrine of Advaita.

• 2)

  Madhavacharya belonged to the philosophical school of__________.

• 3)

  ___________was the first to preach his doctrine of devotion in Hindi.

• 4)

  ________was known as 'the blind bard of Agra' at the court of Akbar.

• 5)

  ________was the contemporary of the Maratha ruler Shivaji

11th History - Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Harihara and Bukka were in the services of ______before they founded Vijayanagar kingdom.

• 2)

  Ibn Battutah was a ________ traveller

• 3)

  Krishnadevaraya planted the pillar of victory at ________.

• 4)

  Pudukkottai, a small principality, was a buffer between________.

• 5)

  Mohammed Gawan Madrasa is a large library containing a collection of 3000 manuscripts situated at_________.

11th History - Later Cholas and Pandyas Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Naval expeditions of _______ extended as far as Sri Vijaya Kingdom.

• 2)

  Rajaraja I and Rajendra I jointly ruled the Chola kingdom for ____years.

• 3)

  In commemoration of his victory in ___________ Rajendra I built Gangaikonda Chozhapuram

• 4)

  Manur inscription dating to 800 CE provides an account of _________ administration.

• 5)

  In dry-zone Ramanathapuram, __________were created by Pandya kings

11th History - Advent of Arabs and Turks Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  ___________ was the ruler of Sind when the Arabs invaded it in the 8^th century.

• 2)

  Mahmud of Ghazni conducted as many as ___________ military campaigns into India.

• 3)

  The Palam Baoli inscription is in _________ language

• 4)

  Ibn Batuta was a traveller from_____

• 5)

  _________ was the only Sultan who resigned kingship and lived away from Delhi for three decades in peace.

11th Standard Chapter 9 Cultural Development in South India Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Kambuja is modern __________

• 2)

  ____________ is a religious centre established by Jains

• 3)

  Where was temple built for performing royal rituals by Chalukyas

• 4)

  Foreign merchants were known as __________.

• 5)

  ____________ is the doctrine propounded by Adi Sankara

11th History Unit 8 Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Prabakaravardhanagave his daughter Rajyasri in marriage_________

• 2)

  Harsha accepted the throne of Kanauj on the advice of ____________

• 3)

  __________ was the minister for Foreign Relations and War.

• 4)

  Which of the following was written by Harsha?

• 5)

  Which one of the following statements is wrong?

11th Standard History Unit 7 The Guptas Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Which is the least reliable of the sources for the study of Gupta period?

• 2)

  _______ was given the title “Kaviraja”.

• 3)

  ___________, a Chinese traveller, presented an idyllic picture of Indian society in the fifth century CE.

• 4)

  The first regular Buddhist work on logic was written by __________

• 5)

  ____________ is the notable lyric of Kalidasa.

11th Standard History Chapter 6 Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _________ was one of the most capable generals of Alexander

• 2)

  Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus Nicator to the capital Pataliputra as the _________ ambassador.

• 3)

  ____________ was the best known of the Indo-Greek kings

• 4)

  The most famous Saka kshatrap was ________

• 5)

  Roman coins have been excavated at _________

11th Standard History - Evolution of Society in South India Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Karikala was the son of ______

• 2)

  _________ performed Rajasuya sacrifice

• 3)

  Indravihara is mentioned in ________

• 4)

  Ikshavakus wielded power in ______

• 5)

  Read the following and pick out the wrong statement
  (i) Kalabhras are referred to as Kaliyarasars
  (ii) Kalabhras were Saivites
  (iii) Kalabhras defeated Pallavas and Pandyas
  (iv) Ikshavakus supported vedic sacrifices

11th Standard History - Emergence of State and Empire Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Brahmi script in Ashoka’s pillar inscription was deciphered by _____

• 2)

  The first known ruler of Magadha was ______ of the Haryanka dynasty.

• 3)

  The play ______ by Visakadatha describes Chandragupta and his accession to the throne of the Magadha Empire.

• 4)

  Megasthenes' work ______describes the court of Chandragupta and his administration

• 5)

  The ______ was a prescriptive text for good administration

11th Standard History - Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Buddha delivered his first sermon in _______

• 2)

  _________ is the Buddhist text that makes a reference to Ajatashatru’s meeting of Buddha.

• 3)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 4)

  ______________played an important role in improving the method of cultivation.

• 5)

  Among the 16 mahajanapadas, ______ emerged as the most powerful in northern India.

11th Standard History Unit 2 Early India - The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The main collection of vedic hymns are called

• 2)

  The land of Upper Ganga Doab region was described as

• 3)

  Adichanallur is situated in _______ district

• 4)

  Consider the following

  i.Senani	chief of the army
  ii.Gramani	village head
  iii.Bali	voluntary contribution
  iv.Purohita	governor

  Which one of the pair is incorrect?

• 5)

  Assertion (A) : There is no evidence of child marriage in Early Vedic period
  Reason (R) : Women had been excluded from rituals in the later Vedic period

11th Standard History Unit 1 Early India - From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation Book Back Questions - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The ______________ inscriptions mention the trade contacts between Mesopotamia and Harappan civilisation.

• 2)

  Burzahom is an important site of _______

• 3)

  Early Harappan period was ______

• 4)

  _______ was an important source of subsistence for the Harappans.

• 5)

  The Indus civilisation declined from about _____

11th Standard History Unit 9 Advent of Arabs and Turks One Mark Question and Answer - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  ___________ was the ruler of Sind when the Arabs invaded it in the 8^th century.

• 2)

  Mahmud of Ghazni conducted as many as ___________ military campaigns into India.

• 3)

  The Palam Baoli inscription is in _________ language

• 4)

  Mamluk is the term for the Arabic designation of a _________

• 5)

  Ibn Batuta was a traveller from_____

11th Standard History Chapter 8 Cultural Development in South India One Mark Question and Answer - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Which one of the following is not properly paired?

• 2)

  Where was temple built for performing royal rituals by Chalukyas

• 3)

  Foreign merchants were known as __________.

• 4)

  ____________ is the doctrine propounded by Adi Sankara

• 5)

  The ___________ which impacted the entire sub-continent, originated in the Tamil country during this period.

11th History - Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms One Mark Question and Answer - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Harsha accepted the throne of Kanauj on the advice of ____________

• 2)

  __________ was the minister for Foreign Relations and War.

• 3)

  Which one of the following statements is wrong?

• 4)

  _____________ fought against the Gurjaras and the Huns and established his authority as far as Malwaand Gujarat.

• 5)

  In commemoration of his victory over Harsha, Pulikesin assumed the title of ______________

11th History - Evolution of Society in South India One Mark Question with Answer Key - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Karikala was the son of ______

• 2)

  Indravihara is mentioned in ________

• 3)

  Ikshavakus wielded power in ______

• 4)

  The ___________ speaks of eight Chera kings, their territory and fame.

• 5)

  Karikalan's foremost military achievement was the defeat of the Cheras and Pandyas, supported by as many as ___________ at Venni

11th Standard History - Polity and Society in Post-Mauryan Period One Mark Question and Answer - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _________ was one of the most capable generals of Alexander

• 2)

  Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus Nicator to the capital Pataliputra as the _________ ambassador.

• 3)

  The regular interchange of ambassadors and correspondence ______

• 4)

  _____________ near Salem had mines producing beryl, which was a gemstone in high demand in Rome.

• 5)

  ___________ is described as "king" and "soter" or saviour, and not as a great conqueror.

11th History - The Guptas One Mark Question with Answer Key - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Which is the least reliable of the sources for the study of Gupta period?

• 2)

  ___________, a Chinese traveller, presented an idyllic picture of Indian society in the fifth century CE.

• 3)

  The first regular Buddhist work on logic was written by __________

• 4)

  _____________ issued by Gupta kings contain legends and figures.

• 5)

  The first ruler of the Gupta Empire was _________.

11th History Unit 3 Emergence of State and Empire One Mark Question with Answer - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Brahmi script in Ashoka’s pillar inscription was deciphered by _____

• 2)

  The first known ruler of Magadha was ______ of the Haryanka dynasty.

• 3)

  __________ was the ruler of Magadha during the invasion of Alexander in India.

• 4)

  The play ______ by Visakadatha describes Chandragupta and his accession to the throne of the Magadha Empire.

• 5)

  Megasthenes' work ______describes the court of Chandragupta and his administration

11th History - Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects One Mark Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Buddha delivered his first sermon in _______

• 2)

  _________ is the Buddhist text that makes a reference to Ajatashatru’s meeting of Buddha.

• 3)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 4)

  ______________played an important role in improving the method of cultivation.

• 5)

  Among the 16 mahajanapadas, ______ emerged as the most powerful in northern India.

11th History Chapter 1 Early India - From the Beginnings to the Indus Civilisation One Mark Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The period before the development of script is called______

• 2)

  The earliest age in history is called ________

• 3)

  The site of Mehrgarh has been associated with ________ culture.

• 4)

  Early Harappan period was ______

• 5)

  The Indus civilisation declined from about _____

11th History The Guptas Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Which is the least reliable of the sources for the study of Gupta period?

• 2)

  ___________, a Chinese traveller, presented an idyllic picture of Indian society in the fifth century CE.

• 3)

  ___________ defeated northern rulers like the Huns, Kambojas and Kiratas.

• 4)

  __________ are religious texts covering a wide range of subjects such as ethics, politics culture and art.

• 5)

  Samudragupta himself had established his fame as _______________

11th History Polity and Society in Post - Mauryan Period Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Megasthenes was sent by Seleucus Nicator to the capital Pataliputra as the _________ ambassador.

• 2)

  Which of the following is not correctly matched?

• 3)

  Roman coins have been excavated at _________

• 4)

  The first Saka ruler in India was ____________ (20 BCE to 22 CE).

• 5)

  The most famous of the Saka kshatrapas was ___________

11th History Unit 5 Evolution of Society in South India Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  _________ performed Rajasuya sacrifice

• 2)

  Ikshavakus wielded power in ______

• 3)

  Karikalan's foremost military achievement was the defeat of the Cheras and Pandyas, supported by as many as ___________ at Venni

• 4)

  Buddhism and Jainism had a strong presence in _________

• 5)

  The idea of ___________ interregnum is contested as cultural activities continued asbefore in this period.

11th Standard History First Mid Term Model Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The site of Mehrgarh has been associated with ________ culture.

• 2)

  __________ refers to the genus of animals including horses, asses and zebras.

• 3)

  The main collection of vedic hymns are called

• 4)

  ______________played an important role in improving the method of cultivation.

• 5)

  The invasion of _________ led to the reciprocal influence.

11th Standard History Chapter 4 Emergence of State and Empire Sample Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Brahmi script in Ashoka’s pillar inscription was deciphered by _____

• 2)

  The first known ruler of Magadha was ______ of the Haryanka dynasty.

• 3)

  Ashokan edicts might have been inspired by the edicts of the _____________ king Darius.

• 4)

  Ashoka died in _________

• 5)

  Mahinda and Sanghamitta took a branch of the original _________ tree to Sri Lanka.

11th History Chapter 3 Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects Important Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  Buddha delivered his first sermon in _______

• 2)

  _________ is the Buddhist text that makes a reference to Ajatashatru’s meeting of Buddha.

• 3)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 4)

  ______________played an important role in improving the method of cultivation.

• 5)

  Among the 16 mahajanapadas, ______ emerged as the most powerful in northern India.

11th Standard History Early India - The Chalcolithic, Megalithic, Iron Age and Vedic Cultures Important Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The main collection of vedic hymns are called

• 2)

  The land of Upper Ganga Doab region was described as

• 3)

  Adichanallur is situated in _______ district

• 4)

  The language of the _________ is described as Vedic Sanskrit.

• 5)

  _______ is the oldest vedha.

Plus 1 History Chapter 1 Important Question Paper - by Aravind - Mettupalayam - View & Read

• 1)

  The period before the development of script is called______

• 2)

  The earliest age in history is called ________

• 3)

  The first Palaeolithic tools were identified in _____

• 4)

  __________ is another important source of history.

• 5)

  Human ancestors are__________ likely to have first evolved in Africa.

11th Standard History Public Exam March 2019 Important Creative 3 Mark Questions and Answers - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  Write a note on Wild and Domestic.

• 2)

  Name few early acheulian tools

• 3)

  What is meant by flake industry?

• 4)

  Write a note on Ostrich Egg Shells

• 5)

  Name the sites and materials

11th Standard History Public Exam March 2019 Important Creative One Mark Test 1 - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  __________ is another important source of history.

• 2)

  Human ancestors are__________ likely to have first evolved in Africa.

• 3)

  The period after the Old Stone Age (Palaeolithic) is called the______________

• 4)

  The period that followed the Mesolithic is called the _____________

• 5)

  __________ refers to the genus of animals including horses, asses and zebras.

Plus One History Public Exam March 2019 Important Creative Questions and Answers - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  How is the Old Stone Age or Palaeolithic Period divided?

• 2)

  Define Mesolithic culture?

• 3)

  Write a short note on The Great Bath.

• 4)

  What are the occupation of Neolithic Age?

• 5)

  Name few the Middle Palaeolithic sites found in India.

11th Standard History Public Exam March 2019 Important 5 Marks Questions - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  Write about the planned towns of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

• 2)

  Compare the Lower and Middle Palaeolithic cultures.

• 3)

  Highlight the salient features of Early Neolithic cultures.

• 4)

  Why is the Indus Civilisation also known as Harappan Civilisation?

• 5)

  Write a note on an Upper Palaeolithic Shrine.

11th Standard History Public Exam March 2019 Important One Marks Questions - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  The earliest age in history is called ________

• 2)

  Early Harappan period was ______

• 3)

  __________ is another important source of history.

• 4)

  Human ancestors are__________ likely to have first evolved in Africa.

• 5)

  The period that followed the Mesolithic is called the _____________

11th Standard History Public Exam March 2019 Important One Mark Questions - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  __________ is another important source of history.

• 2)

  The period after the Old Stone Age (Palaeolithic) is called the______________

• 3)

  Find the incorrect pair
  (i) Elephas namadicus - giant tusked pre-historic elephant.
  (ii) Stegodon ganesa - a giant pre-historic elephant.
  (iii) Bos namadicus - wild cattle.
  (iv) Equus namadicus - teeth

• 4)

  ____________ did not have evidence of ceramics.

• 5)

  ___________ used microliths bone and antler tools and terra cotta objects.

Plus One History Public Exam Official Model Question Paper 2019 - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  The Indus civilisation declined from about _____

• 2)

  Bhagavatisutra is a_________text.

• 3)

  A comprehensive historical chronicle in Pali from Sri Lanka serving as an important source for the Mauryan Period is ___________

• 4)

  The regular interchange of ambassadors and correspondence ______

• 5)

  ___________, a Chinese traveller, presented an idyllic picture of Indian society in the fifth century CE.

11th Standard History Public Exam March 2019 Model Question Paper - by Krishnan - View & Read

• 1)

  The site of Mehrgarh has been associated with ________ culture.

• 2)

  _________ is the Buddhist text that makes a reference to Ajatashatru’s meeting of Buddha.

• 3)

  The first known ruler of Magadha was ______ of the Haryanka dynasty.

• 4)

  Indo-Greek style of art and sculpture is referred to as ___________

• 5)

  Which is the least reliable of the sources for the study of Gupta period?