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Common Question Paper

1st - 50% Ex. No Date

Grade X Sec
Revision Test November-‘19
Social Science Max.
100 Time 3.00 hrs
Marks

Part - I (Mark - 14) 14x1=14

i) Answer all the 14 questions.
ii) Choose the most suitable answer from the given four alternatives
and write the option code with the corresponding answer.
1. Who was the Commander-in-Chief responsible for the new military
regulations in Vellore fort?
a) Col. Fancourt b) Major Armstrong
c) Sir John Cradock d) Colonel Agnew
2. Assertion (A): Puli Thevar tried to get the support of Hyder Ali and the
French.
Reason (R): Hyder Ali could not help Puli Thevar as he was already in a
serious conflict with the Marathas.
a) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of(A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
c) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
d) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct
3. Choose the correct statement
(i) The Communist Party of India was founded in Tashkent in 1920.
(ii) M. Singaravelar was tried in the Kanpur Conspiracy Case.
(iii) The Congress Socialist Party was formed by Jayaprakash Narayan,
Acharya Narendra Dev and Mino Masani.
(iv) The Socialists did not participate in the Quit India Movement.
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
c) (iv) is correct d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
4. Where did the congress volunteers clash with the military during Quit
India Movement?
a) Erode b) Madras c) Salem d) Madurai
5. Periyar wanted religion to be replaced by __________.
a) Nationalism b) Iconoclasm c) Rationalism d) Spiritualism
6. Assertion (A) : Red soil is rich in iron oxides
Reason (R) : It is formed by leaching
 a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but, (R) does not explain (A)
c) (A) is true but, (R) is false
d) (R) is true but, (A) is false
7. Literacy rate of Tamil Nadu as per 2011 census is
a) 80.32% b) 62.33% c) 73.45% d) 80.33%
8. Which of the following passes is not located in the Western Ghats of
Tamil Nadu?
a) Palghat b) Shencottah c) Bhorghat d) Achankoil
9. A major hydro-electric power project of Tamil Nadu is
a) Mettur b) Papanasam c) Sathanur d) Thungabahdra
10. The delta which is known as Granary of South India is
a) Cauvery delta b) Mahanadi delta
c) Godavari delta d) Krishna delta
11. Which article of Indian constitution directs to adopt foreign policy?
a) Article 50 b) Article 51 c) Article 52 d) Article 53
12. India is not a member of which of the following
1) G20 2) ASEAN 3) SAARC 4) BRICS
Select the correct option
a) 4 only b) 2 and 4 c) 2, 4 and 1 d) 1, 2 and 3
13. Tiruppur is known for
a) Leather tanning b) Lock making
c) Knitwear d) Agro-processing
14. Along with Ambur and Vaniyambadi___________ is also a centre for
leather goods exports.
a. Chennai b. Sivakasi c. Coimbatore d. Madurai

Part – II (Mark:20)
II. Answer any 10 Questions. (Q.No.28 is compulsory) 10x2=20
15. Highlight the essence of the Tiruchirappalli Procalamation of 1801.
16. What was the conflict between the Swarajists and no-changers?
17. Name the territories annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.
18. Write a note on Bhagat Singh.
19. How is coastal plain formed?
20. Name the major islands of Tamil Nadu.
21. What is Human Development?
22. During cyclone, how does the Meteorological department warn the
fishermen?
23. Explain India’s nuclear policy
24. List out the member countries of SAARC.
25. How do you assess the importance of Chabahar agreement?
26. What is the role of Japan India Institute of Manufacturing (JIM)?
27. Write in detail about the types of policies adopted by the Tamil Nadu
government to Industrialise.
28. What is meant by black money?

PART – III (Mark:50)

III. Long Answer Type Questions (Q.No.42 is compulsory)
(Answer any ten questions) 10x5=50
29. Fill in the blanks
i. __________ established Congress Radio underground during the Quit
India Movement.
ii. The riverine Island of Srirangam is located between __________
and __________ branches of Cauvery.
iii. The length of navigableInland waterways in India is ____________.
iv. Special Economic Zones policy was introduced on in ___________.
v. Our tradition and national ethos is to practice____________.
30. Match the following.
1. Theerthagiri - Vellore Revolt
2. Gopala Nayak - Ramalinganar
3. Bannerman - Dindigul
4. Subedar Sheik Adam - Vellore Fort
5. Col. Fancourt – Odanilai
31. Match the following.
1. Border Road Organisation - Satellite communication
2. INSAT - Impact of Urbanization
3. Mazagaon Dock - 1990
4. Urban sprawl - Mumbai
5. Konkan Railways - 1960
- Hyderabad
32. a. Distinguish between
1. Southwest monsoon and Northeast monsoon
2. Surface water and ground water
b. Give Reasons:-
Tamil Nadu receives low rainfall during southwest monsoon.
33. Discuss the reasons behind the partition of India.
34. Examine the origin and growth of Non-Brahmin Movement in Tamil Nadu.
35. What is desertification and write about the areas affected by it in
Tamil Nadu.
36. Bring out the types and distribution of soils in Tamil Nadu.
37. Discuss the core determinants of India’s foreign policy?
38. Make a list on basic concepts followed by India to maintain friendly
relations with its neighbours.
39. Briefly explain the role of government in development policies.
40. Write a note on history of industrialisation in Tamil Nadu.
41. Draw a Time line for the following:
Write any five important events between (1920 – 1950)
42 Mark the following place on the given outline map of India
1. Wardha
2. Allahabad
3. Sabarmati Ashram
4. Gorakhpur
5. Jallianwalabagh

Part - IV (Mark:16)
43. Answer both caption questions: 2x8=16
1. a. Dheeran Chinnamalai
i) When was Dheeran Chinnamalai born?
ii) How did he earn the title “Chinnamalai”?
iii) Name the Diwan of Tipu Sultan?
iv) Why and where was he hanged to death?
b. Early Nationalist Movement in Tamil Nadu
i) What were the objectives of Madras Native Association?
ii) What led to the emergence of nationalist press in Tamil Nadu?
iii) What were the demands of Madras Mahajana Sabha?
iv) Who were the early nationalist leaders in Tamil Nadu?

44. Mark the following place on the given outline map of Tamil Nadu
i. Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve
ii. Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary
iii. Pichavaram mangrove forest
iv. Thamirabarani
v. Kalvarayan Hills
vi. Kutladampatti waterfalls
vii. Mullaiperiyar Dam
viii. Central Leather Research Institute