History

Chapter 1
2 MARKS

2. Name the countries in the Triple Entente.(3)

5 Marks
1. Estimate the work done by the League of Nations.(2)
2. Highlight the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles relating to Germany.
3. Discuss the main causes of the First World War.

Chapter 2
2 MARKS
4. Define “Dollar Imperialism.”(2)

Chapter 3
2 MARKS
1. Describe the Pearl Harbour incident.
2. Who were the three prominent dictators of the post World War I ?

5 Marks
1. Analyse the effects of the World War II.(4)

Chapter 4
2 MARKS
1. Write a note on Third World Countries.
2. What was Marshall Plan?
3. Write a note on Mao’s Long March.

5 Marks
2. Narrate the history of transformation of Council of Europe into an European
Union.

Chapter 5
2 MARKS
3. Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal.(3)
4. List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.

8 Marks
1. Evaluate the contributions of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami
Vivekananda to regenerate Indian society.(2)
2. Write an essay on the role played by the 19th century reformers towards
the cause of Women
 Chapter 6
2 MARKS
1. What were the duties of the Palayakkarars?

5 Marks
Account for the outbreak of Vellore Revolt in 1806.(4)
8 MARKS
Attempt an essay of the heroic fight Veerapandya Kattabomman conducted
against the East India Company.(2)

Chapter 7
2 MARKS
Summarise the essence of Lucknow Pact.
Name the territories annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.

5 Marks
1. Discuss the causes of the Revolt of 1857?

Chapter 8
2 MARKS
5. What is Poorna Swaraj?
1. Describe the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
4. Why was Simon Commission boycotted?(2)

5 Marks
1. Examine the factors that led to the transformation of Gandhi into a mass
leader.(2)

8 Marks
1. Examine the factors that led to the transformation of Gandhi into a mass
leader.(2)

Chapter 9
2 MARKS
1. List out the contribution of the moderates.
2. Write a note on the Tirunelveli Uprising.

5 Marks
3. Describe the role of Tamil Nadu in the Civil Disobedience Movement.(3)
 Chapter 10
2 MARKS
1. List out the personalities who contributed to the revival of Tamil
literature through their writings.
2. Name the newspapers published by the South Indian Liberal Foundation.

5 Marks
2. Describe the background for the formation of the Justice Party and point out
its
contribution to the cause of social justice.(2)

8 MARKS
1. Estimate Periyar E.V.R’s decisive contribution to the social
transformation of Tamil Nadu.(2)
Describe the background for the formation of the Justice Party and point out its
contribution to the cause of social justice.

Timelines
1. Important events between 1920 to 1940.
1. Important events between 1910 to 1930.
 Geography
Chapter 1

2 MARKS
State the west flowing rivers of India.
Write a brief note on the island group of Lakshadweep

Distinguish between the following

Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.(2)

8 Marks
Explain the divisions of Northern Mountains and its importance to India.

Chapter 2
2 MARKS
3. What are ‘jet streams’?
5. Name the four distinct seasons of India.

Give reasons
2. Mountains are cooler than the plains.(2)

5 Marks
1. Write about South West Monsoon.(3)
1. Describe the forests of India.

Chapter 3
2 MARKS
2. Define soil.
3. Define Agriculture.
4. Name the types of soil found in India.
5. Mention the plantation crops of India.

Give reasons
1. Agriculture is the backbone of India.
2. Rain water harvesting is necessary.
 Chapter 4
2 MARKS
Mention the major areas of jute production in India.
Name the different types of coal with their carbon content.(2)
What is natural gas?
7. Name the important oil producing regions of India.

Distinguish between
1. Renewable and non-renewable resources.(2)
2. Metallic and non-metallic minerals.

5 Marks
Describe the major challenges of Indian industries.

Chapter 5
2 MARKS
6. Define “International trade”.

DB
2. Print Media and Electronic Media.

5 Marks
1. What is urbanization? Explain its problem.

Chapter 6
2 MARKS
1. Name the tributaries of river Thamirabarani.
2. Define : Disaster Risk Reduction.
3. State the boundaries of Tamil Nadu.
4. What is ‘Teri’? (2)

Distinguish between the following

1. Thamiraparani and Cauvery(2)

Give reasons for the following

1. Tamil Nadu receives low rainfall during southwest monsoon.

5 Marks
2. Write an account on river Cauvery.

Chapter 7
2 MARKS
1. Why is Coimbatore called the Manchester of South India?
2. Name the important multipurpose projects of Tamil Nadu.(2)
3. What is MRTS?
DB
1. Food crops and non- food crops(3)
2. Surface water and ground water

5 Marks
1. Explain the different modes of transport available in Tamil Nadu.
2. Bring out the mineral distribution in Tamil Nadu.
3.
Civics
Chapter 1
2 MARKS
1. What are the classical languages in India?(2)
2. What is a Constitution?
3. What is meant by citizenship?(2)

5 Marks
1. Give an account on the major peninsular rivers of India.
2. Explain the salient features of the Constitution of India.(3)

Chapter 2
2 MARKS
3. Write short note: Money Bill.

5 Marks
1. Describe the Executive and Judicial powers of the President of India.
2. What are the Duties and functions of Prime Minister of India?(2)

Chapter 3
2 MARKS
2. What are the qualifications for the appointment of Governor?

5 Marks
1. What is Multipurpose projects and write about any two Multipurpose
projects of India.(3)
2. List out the member countries of SAARC.(2)
3. What are the powers and functions of the Chief Minister?

Chapter 4
2 MARKS
3. Name the architects of the Non-Aligned movement

5 Marks
1. Bring out the types and distribution of soils in Tamil Nadu.(2)
 2. Discuss the core determinants of India’s foreign policy?
3. Write a detailed note on Non-alignment.

Chapter 5
2 MARKS
4. What is the role of Japan India Institute of Manufacturing (JIM)?(2)
6. Mention the member countries of BRICS. (2)
1. Name the neighbouring countries of India.(2)

5 Marks
1. Trace the reason for the formation of BRICS and write its objectives.(2)
2. Highlight India and International organisation with special reference to any
three India’s global groupings.

Economics
Chapter 1
2 MARKS
1. What is meant by Gross domestic product?
2. What is per capita income?.

5 Marks
2. What are the methods of calculating Gross Domestic Product? and explain
its.(3)
3. Write any five differences between the growth and development.

Chapter 2
2 MARKS
1. Write the types of globalization.
2. Write any two positive impact of Globalization.
3. What is Fair trade ?

5 Marks

Chapter 3
2 MARKS
1. Define food security according to FAO.(2)
2. Define court of record

5 Marks
1. Elucidate why the Green Revolution was born.
 2. What are the main objectivies of the new Agricultural Policy?
3.

Chapter 4
2 MARKS
1. What is tax evasion?
2. What are the types of tax? Give examples.

5 Marks
3. What is black money? Write the causes of black money.(2)
2. Write the structure of GST.

Chapter 5
2 MARKS
1. Why are wages low in the agricultural sector?
2. What is meant by entrepreneur?

5 Marks
1. What are the important characteristics of successful industrial clusters?(2)