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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 HISTORY 2021

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Q1 mcq
The noble who led the protest that led to Tennis Court Oath was __________.
a.
Lafayette
b.
Marat
c.
Mirabeau Correct Answer
d.
Danton
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Mirabeau was the noble who aligned himself with the Third Estate and played a central role in the Tennis Court Oath (June 1789), defying the King. Lafayette was a liberal aristocrat but associated more with the National Guard later; Marat and Danton were radical figures of a later stage of the Revolution.
Q2 mcq
In the 1937 elections, Congress Won in :
a.
5 Provinces
b.
12 Provinces
c.
8 Provinces Correct Answer
d.
7 Provinces
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In the 1937 elections held under the Government of India Act 1935, the Indian National Congress won a clear majority in 8 provinces out of the 11 provinces, namely Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay, Assam, and the North-West Frontier Province.
Q3 mcq
Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Congress ?
a.
It had excluded Indians from its fold. Correct Answer
b.
There was no recommendation for bestowing dominion status on India in its report.
c.
It did not hold any promise for total Independence.
d.
It did not provide any safeguards for minorities.
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The Simon Commission was boycotted primarily because it was an 'All-White Commission' that excluded Indians from the committee tasked with constitutional reforms for India, which was perceived as an insult to Indian self-respect.
Q4 mcq
Land Ceiling Act in Tamil Nadu was for the second time implemented in the year :
a.
1976 Correct Answer
b.
1961
c.
1978
d.
1972
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The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act was initially passed in 1961, but it was significantly amended and the ceiling was lowered in 1972 and again in 1976 to ensure more equitable distribution of land.
Q5 mcq
__________ city acquired the nickname "Cottonopolis".
a.
Liverpool
b.
Manchester Correct Answer
c.
Glasgow
d.
Lancashire
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Manchester, England, was the global center of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution, leading to its nickname 'Cottonopolis' due to the concentration of cotton mills and its dominance in the global trade.
Q6 mcq
Which of the undermentioned personality is not related to Swaraj Party ?
a.
Motilal Nehru
b.
Rajaji Correct Answer
c.
Sathya Murthi
d.
Chittaranjan Das
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The Swaraj Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in 1923. S. Sathya Murthi was also a prominent member. Rajaji (C. Rajagopalachari) was a 'No-Changer' who opposed the Swaraj Party's decision to contest elections, favoring the continuation of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Q7 mcq
Which of the following statement is not true about Subramania Bharati ?
a.
Bharati's Gurumani was Swami Vivekananda. Correct Answer
b.
Bharati was the Sub-editor of Swadesamitran.
c.
He was editor of a woman's magazine by name Chakravartini.
d.
He translated Tilak's Tenets of the New Party into Tamil.
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Subramania Bharati's spiritual mentor (Gurumani) was Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. Options B, C, and D are historically accurate statements regarding his career and literary contributions.
Q8 mcq
The Objectives Resolution before the Constituent Assembly was placed by :
a.
Vallabhbhai Patel
b.
Rajendra Prasad
c.
Moulana Abul Kalam Azad
d.
Jawaharlal Nehru Correct Answer
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Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly on December 13, 1946, which laid down the underlying principles and philosophy for the future Constitution of India.
Q9 mcq
The Muslim League celebrated the end of Congress rule as a Day of Deliverance on :
a.
23 March, 1937
b.
22 December, 1940
c.
22 December, 1939 Correct Answer
d.
5 February, 1939
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The Muslim League, led by M.A. Jinnah, celebrated the 'Day of Deliverance' on 22 December 1939 to mark the resignation of Congress ministries in various provinces after the British government declared India a participant in World War II without consulting Indian leaders. Other options are incorrect as they do not correspond to this historical event.
Q10 mcq
Who was called the 'Grand Old Man of India' ?
a.
Dadabhai Naoroji Correct Answer
b.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c.
Subhash Chandra Bose
d.
M.K. Gandhi
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Dadabhai Naoroji is famously known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' due to his pioneering work in Indian nationalism, his role as a founder of the Indian National Congress, and his economic analysis of British imperialism in his work 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
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Q11 mcq
Arrange the following in chronological order. (i)Attlee's announcement on India's Independence. (ii)Interim Government under Nehru. (iii)Lord Mountbatten Plan.
a.
(iii), (ii), (i)
b.
(ii), (i), (iii)
c.
(ii), (iii), (i)
d.
(i), (ii), (iii)
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Q12 mcq
The first Passenger train ran in 1853 between :
a.
Bombay - Thane
b.
Madras - Arakkonam
c.
Kolkata - Hoogly
d.
Bombay - Pune
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Q13 mcq
The treaty of Portsmouth was signed at the mediation of :
a.
USA
b.
Spain
c.
France
d.
Britain
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Q14 mcq
Where did Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose form the Provincial Government of Free India ?
a.
Imphal
b.
Rangoon
c.
Singapore
d.
Malaya
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Assertion (A) :Zamindari abolition achieved only a part of the original objective. Reason (R) :Many Zamindars managed to evict their tenants and claim that the land was under their personal cultivation.
a.
(A) is true but (R) is false
b.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
c.
(A) is false but (R) is true
d.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
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Q16 mcq
On 24 October 1945, the UNO came into existence with __________.
a.
51 members
b.
100 members
c.
126 members
d.
72 members
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Q17 mcq
Match the following : (1)Ghadar Party (i)1916 (2)New India (ii)1913 (3)Home Rule (iii)1909 (4)Minto-Morley Reforms (iv)1915
a.
(1)-(i), (2)-(iv), (3)-(iii), (4)-(ii)
b.
(1)-(ii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(iii)
c.
(1)-(ii), (2)-(iii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(i)
d.
(1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)
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Q18 mcq
Name the British Prime Minister who announced the transfer of power to the Indian hands.
a.
Clement Attlee
b.
Winston Churchill
c.
F.D. Roosevelt
d.
Lord Mountbatten
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Q19 mcq
The Indian National Congress was founded by :
a.
A.O. Hume
b.
Subhash Chandra Bose
c.
B.G. Tilak
d.
Gandhiji
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Q20 mcq
Find out which of the following statements are correct with the help of the code given below. (i)Chittagong Armoury Raider's Reminiscences was written by Kalpana Dutt. (ii)Kalpana Dutt fought carrying guns for the liberation of her motherland. (iii)She was charged with 'Waging War against the King Emperor'.
a.
(i) and (ii)
b.
(ii) and (iii)
c.
Only (i)
d.
All the above
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Q21 short answer
Write a short note on Separate Electorate.
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Q22 short answer
Write about the Bhoodan movement.
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Q23 short answer
What is the importance of Lahore resolution ?
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Q24 short answer
Why was militant nationalism was on the decline by 1908 ?
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Q25 short answer
Why was the Rowlatt Act opposed by the nationalists ?
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Q26 short answer
Discuss the importance of Ilbert Bill.
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Q27 short answer
Identify the persons who appeared and defended the accused in the Meerut Conspiracy Case.
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Q28 short answer
What do you know about the Boston Tea Party ?
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Q29 short answer
What do you know of Instrument of Accession ?
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Q30 short answer
Write briefly about Civil Services examination in British
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Q31 short answer 3 marks
Name the Prominent Participants in the inaugural meeting of Madras Mahajana Sabha held in May 1884.
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Q32 short answer 3 marks
Highlight the methods used by samitis for mass mobilization.
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Q33 short answer 3 marks
What was the impact and significance of the Madras Labour Union ?
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Q34 short answer 3 marks
Write a note on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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Q35 short answer 3 marks
State the importance of Minto-Morley reforms of 1909.
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Q36 short answer 3 marks
Discuss the Proposals of Sir Stafford Cripps.
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Q37 short answer 3 marks
What are the hallmarks of our Indian Constitution ?
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Q38 short answer 3 marks
What was the outcome of Green Revolution in India ?
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Q39 short answer 3 marks
What caused the "September Massacres" ?
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Q40 short answer 3 marks
Write about the Korean War (1950-53).
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Q41 long answer 5 marks
(a) Attempt an account of Swadeshi movement in Tamil Nadu. OR (b) In what way was the Civil Disobedient Movement different from Non-Cooperation Movement ?
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Q42 long answer 5 marks
(a) Examine the Socio-economic causes for the rise of nationalism in British India. OR (b) Highlight the important provisions of Lucknow pact.
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Q43 long answer 5 marks
(a) Trace the origin and growth of Communalism in British India. OR (b) Explain the reasons for the outbreak of World War II.
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Q44 long answer 5 marks
(a) Write about the reasons for World War I. OR (b) In disputes involving the Permanent members of the Security Council, the UNO was a mute spectator. Elucidate this statement from the Cold War period experiences.
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
(a) Explain the main provisions of the Versailles Treaty. OR (b) Write an account of the Industrial development in Colonial India during 1919–1939.
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Q46 long answer 5 marks
(a) Discuss the course of the Quit India Movement. OR (b) Mark the following on the outline map of India, the venues of congress sessions. (i) Kanpur (ii) Ahmedabad (iii) Bombay (iv) Chennai (v) Lahore
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Q47 long answer 5 marks
(a) Discuss the causes, course and results of the American War of Independence. OR (b) Draw a time-line from 1915 to 1930 and mark any five events of Indian National Movement.
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