Indentured labour system was a form of_________.

Ethiopia defeated Italy at the battle of_________.

__________became the first European power to establish trade with India

_______was the only part of Indo-China which was directly under French Control.

In 1896 ___________ states were formed into Federated Malay States

______ was brought to the attention of the East India Company by Francis Light.

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

‘Drop, Cover, Hold’ is a mock drill vital for

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

Which of the following was used as fuel in olden days to smelt iron?

What was the invention that removed seeds from cotton?

Who produced the first batch of automobiles in France?

Where was Zollverein Customs Union formed?

Who called Slater, the father of American Industrial Revolution?

Which family introduced steam engine in France?

Who invented the sewing machine?

Why was Manchester considered ideal for textile production?

Who established the first steam boat service?

Thomas Paine’s famous pamphlet was ______.

American War of Independence was ended with the Peace of Paris in the year _______

The moderate liberals who wanted to retain Louis XVI as a limited monarchy were called ________

Candide was written by ______

The forces of Austria and Prussia were defeated by the French Revolutionary forces at _________

________ was the symbol of “Royal Despotism” in France.

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

Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson and Mirabeau wrote the __________

The first British colony in America was _________

GPS consists of a constellation of ___________ satellites.

Which one of the following maps show us a very large area with less details?

Standard symbols that are used in maps to convey a definite meaning are called ___________.

________ indicates the purpose or theme of the map.

The new phase in topographical surveying in the 20^th century is ___________.

_____________ act as the inspector of Village Panchayat.

The 73^rd and 74^th constitutional Amendment Acts, was enacted during the year in __________.

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

Which committee was appointed by the planning commission in 1985.

The poorer sections of the population migrate _____________

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

______________ has recorded the maximum number of emigrants

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

The North-East monsoon period in Tamilnadu

Both agricultural productivity and food productivity has

The productivity of paddy during the year 2014-2015

Out of the following, which is not a food crop

Gradual increase of the earth's temperature by the Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is called ________.

The Secondary sector of the economy produces ____________from raw materials.

The extraction of valuable minerals and other geological minerals from the earth, is ___________.

The statistical study of human population is ___________.

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

All external influences and factors that affect the growth and development of living organisms is ___________.

______were money lenders in the Tamil speaking areas.

_________ was the author of a book called “Notebook from Prison”.

The settlement made with the zamindars of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa is_______.

Ethiopia defeated Italy at the battle of ___________ in 1896.

_____Conference resolved to divide Africa into spheres of influence of the various European Powers.

The first railroad line started in Germany was in the year ______

_______ advocated scientific socialism.

_______ discovered a faster and cheaper method of production of steel.

______ changed the way roads were built around the world.

_______ called for voting rights to men in England.

Louis XVI was arrested at _________ with his family when he tried to escape from France.

_______ was guillotined for organizing a Festival of Liberty.

The leader of National Assembly of France was ____________

The _____________ Act insisted on repaying the debt in gold or silver

The battle of Bunker Hill was fought on _______

The Postmaster General of the Postal Department of the government of Continental Congress was ____________

_____________ will look after the administration of the Town Panchayat.

Local Government which function in villages are called _____________.

Restoration of ______________ has become an article of faith during our freedom struggle.

_____________ is known as the 'Father of Local Governments'.

Any migrant stream would consist of __________ sub streams.

In rural India, as per census 2011, __________ percent of the population are counted as migrants

The mobility of population in rural areas is __________ than urban areas.

Migration is enumerated on __________ and __________ bases

In the parliamentary form of government ______________ is the leader of the majority party.

The Parliamentary government is also known as __________

___________, ____________ are a few examples for unitary form of government.

The total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is ___________ hectares.

Tamilnadu receives rainfall all from the __________ monsoon.

The major occupation of people in Tamil Nadu is _________.

i) The French had occupied Java and Sumatra in 1640.
ii) The Dutch began their conquest of the English Settlements by capturing Malacca.
iii) Berlin Conference met to decide all issues connected with the Congo River basin.
iv) The possessions of Sultan of Zanzibar were divided into French and German spheres of influence.
a) i) is correct
b) ii) & i) are correct
c) iii) is correct
d) iv) is correct

i) Until the last quarter of the 19th century, Africa south of Sahara was unknown to the world.
ii) The coastal states of Gold Coast became a British colony in 1864.
iii) Spain ruled the Philippines for over 500 years.
iv) The famine of 1876–78 occurred in Odhisha.
a) i) is Correct
b) ii) is Correct
c) ii) & iii) are correct
d) iv) is correct

i) Trade Unions were formed by labourers to get their rights
ii) Germany’s political setup was the most significant challenge for the industrial revolution
iii) To protect capitalists Karl Marx advocated socialism
iv) There were no natural resources in Germany
a) (i) is correct
b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
c) (i) and (iv) are correct
d) (iii) is correct

i) British mine–owners were faced with the problem of water seeping into their mines.
ii) Employing human labour was cheap for this work.
iii) Newton invented a steam engine to pump water out of mines.
iv) Water had to be removed to get coal in mines.
a) (i) is correct
b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
c) (i) and (iv) are correct
d) (iii) is correct

i) The American War of Independence was as much a civil war as a war against the British
ii) The British forces emerged victorious in York Town.
iii) The nobles in France were supportive of the rising middle class.
iv) The British Parliament repealed the Townshend Act except the tax on paper.
a) i & ii are correct
b) iii is correct
c) iv is correct
d) i & iv are correct

i) The Portuguese were the pioneers of naval expeditions.
ii) New Plymouth was named after the Quaker Penn.
iii) Quakers have the reputation of encouraging wars.
iv) The English changed the name of New Amsterdam to New York.
a) i & ii are correct
b) iii is correct
c) iv is correct
d) i & iv are correct

Panchayat Union is formed by grouping of Districts.

Two out of every 10 persons is reported to be a migrant.

Any migrant stream would consist of homogenous sub-streams.

In Tamil Nadu, the extent of migration is much higher in urban areas compared to rural areas

In recent times workers from Tamil Nadu are moving to Africa.

Assertion (A): Berlin Conference agreed to the rule of Leopold II in Congo Free State.
Reason (R): Leopold II, King of Belgium, showed interest in Congo.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is wrong.
d) A is wrong but R is correct

Assertion: (A) In the Madras Presidency, the famine of 1876-78 was preceded by droughts.
Reason: (R) : Because of the colonial government’s policy of Laissez Faire in the trade of food- grains.
a) A is correct, R is wrong
b) Both A & R are wrong
c) A is correct , R is not the correct explanation of A
d) A is correct, R is the correct explanation of A

Assertion (A): Slater was called the Father of the American Industrial Revolution.
Reason (R): His spinning textile mill was duplicated and his techniques became popular.
a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A
b) A is wrong and R is the correct explanation of A
c) Both A and R are wrong
d) Both A and R are correct

Assertion (A): Workers had rights to get holidays.
Reason (R): There were laws to protect the workers.
a) A is correct R is wrong
b) Both A & R are wrong
c) Both A and R are correct
d) A is correct R is not correct explanation of A

Assertion (A): There was a massive peasant revolt in the Vendee against conscriptions.
Reason (R): The peasants as supporters of the king did not like to fight against him.
a) Both A and R are incorrect
b) Both A and R are correct
c) A is correct and R is incorrect
d) A is incorrect and R is correct

Assertion (A): Merchants of Boston boycotted the British goods
Reason (R): The British Finance Minister introduced new duties on imports into American colonies
a) A is correct and R is not the explanation of A
b) A is incorrect and R is not the explanation of A
c) A is correct and R is the explanation of A
d) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are incorrect

Assertion (A): Ashok Mehta Committee was constituted by the Janata government.
Reason (R): The committee was formed at that time to study Panchayat Raj Institutions.
a) A is wrong. R is correct.
b) Both A & R are wrong
c) A is correct, R is not correct explanation of A
d) A is correct, R is correct explanation of A

List out the 12 corporations in Tamil Nadu.

Give the two important recommendations of L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986).