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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE 2022

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Who was the first President of the Madras Mahajana Sabha?
a.
T.M. Nair
b.
P. Rangaiah Correct Answer
c.
G. Subramaniam
d.
G.A. Natesan
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P. Rangaiah was the first President of the Madras Mahajana Sabha, so option (b) is correct. The others were important nationalists, but they were not the first president of this Sabha.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
In Tamil Nadu, who led a Salt March from Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam?
a.
C.R. Das
b.
Motilal Nehru
c.
C. Rajaji Correct Answer
d.
M.N. Roy
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C. Rajaji led the Salt March from Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu, so option (c) is correct. The other leaders mentioned were not associated with this march.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
Who said "imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism"?
a.
Lenin Correct Answer
b.
Marx
c.
Sun-Yat-Sen
d.
Mao Tsetung
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Lenin said that imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism, so option (a) is correct. Marx is the founder of socialism, while Sun-Yat-Sen and Mao Tsetung were Chinese revolutionary leaders, not the originators of this statement.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
When did the Vellore Revolt break out?
a.
24 May 1805
b.
10 July 1805
c.
10 July 1806 Correct Answer
d.
10 September 1806
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The Vellore Revolt broke out on 10 July 1806, so option (c) is correct. The other dates are not correct historical dates for the revolt.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
Find the correct statements. (i) The Palayakkarars system was in practice in the Kakatiya Kingdom. (ii) Puli Thevar recaptured Nerkattumseval in 1764 after the death of Khan Sahib. (iii) Yusuf Khan who was negotiating with the Palayakkarars, without informing the company administration, was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764. (iv) Ondiveeran led one of the army units of Kattabomman.
a.
(i), (ii) and (iv)
b.
(i), (ii) and (iii)
c.
(iii) and (iv) only Correct Answer
d.
(i) and (iv) only
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Statements (iii) and (iv) are correct, so option (c) is right. Yusuf Khan was charged with treachery and hanged in 1764, and Ondiveeran led one of Kattabomman's army units. Statement (i) is wrong because the Palayakkarars system was not in the Kakatiya Kingdom, and statement (ii) is incorrect as stated.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Pick the odd one out.
a.
Khadar
b.
Bhangar
c.
Alluvial Soil
d.
Black Soil Correct Answer
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Black Soil is the odd one out because Khadar, Bhangar, and Alluvial Soil are all related to alluvial river deposits and soil types, whereas black soil is a different soil category formed mainly from volcanic rocks.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
Manganese is used in __________.
a.
Storage batteries
b.
Steel making Correct Answer
c.
Copper smelting
d.
Petroleum refining
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Manganese is used in steel making, so option (b) is correct. It is an important alloying metal that increases the strength and hardness of steel.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following passes is not located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu?
a.
Palghat
b.
Shencottah
c.
Bhorghat Correct Answer
d.
Achankoil
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Bhorghat is not located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu; it is in Maharashtra, so option (c) is correct. Palghat, Shencottah, and Achankoil are passes associated with the Western Ghats region of South India.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
__________ is known as "The Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu".
a.
Chennai
b.
Trichy
c.
Salem
d.
Karur Correct Answer
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Karur is known as the “Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu” because it is a major centre for textile manufacturing, especially home furnishings and knitwear. Chennai is an industrial and port city, Trichy is a historical and educational centre, and Salem is known for steel and mangoes.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separates India from __________.
a.
Goa
b.
West Bengal
c.
Sri Lanka Correct Answer
d.
Maldives
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The Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar separate India from Sri Lanka. These water bodies lie between the southeastern coast of India and the island nation of Sri Lanka. Goa, West Bengal, and Maldives are not separated from India by these seas.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
Under which Article can financial emergency be proclaimed?
a.
Article 352
b.
Article 356
c.
Article 360
d.
Article 368
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
The minimum age for the membership of Legislative Council is __________.
a.
25 years
b.
21 years
c.
30 years
d.
35 years
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Indian Government had introduced __________ in 1991.
a.
Globalization
b.
World Trade Organisation
c.
New Economic Policy
d.
None of the above
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Choose the correct statement. GST: (i) GST is the ‘one point tax’. (ii) This aims to replace all direct taxes levied on goods and services by the Central and State Governments. (iii) It was implemented from 1st July 2017 throughout the country. (iv) It will unify the tax structure in India.
a.
(i) and (ii)
b.
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
c.
(i), (iii) and (iv)
d.
All of the above
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Q16 short answer
List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.
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Q17 short answer
Name the territories annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.
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Q18 short answer
Estimate Periyar as a feminist.
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Q19 short answer
Describe the Pearl Harbour incident.
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Q20 short answer
Explain the island group of Lakshadweep.
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Q21 short answer
Explain the cropping seasons of Tamil Nadu.
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Q22 short answer
Name the areas which receive heavy rainfall in India.
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Q23 short answer
State the boundaries of Tamil Nadu.
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Q24 short answer
What are the qualifications of judges of the Supreme Court?
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Q25 short answer
List out the member countries of SAARC.
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Q26 short answer
Write the importance of Gross Domestic Product.
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Q27 short answer
Write some names of the nutrition programmes in Tamil Nadu.
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Q28 short answer
What is corporate tax?
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Q28 short answer
How did Great Depression impact on the Indian Agriculture?
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Q30 long answer
Discuss the main causes of the First World War.
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Q31 long answer
Write an essay on the role played by the 19th century reformers towards the cause of women.
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Q32 short answer
(a) Distinguish between: (i) Weather and Climate (ii) Alluvial Soils and Black Soils
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Q33 short answer
(b) Give Reasons: Himalayas are called ‘young fold mountains’.
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Q34 long answer
Mention the differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
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Q35 long answer
Discuss the reasons behind the partition of India.
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Q36 short answer
Write about South West Monsoon.
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Q37 short answer
What are the major issues faced by farmers in India?
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Q38 short answer
What are the duties and functions of Prime Minister of India?
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Q39 short answer
What are the powers and functions of the Chief Minister?
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Q40 short answer
Write about the positive impact and negative impact of Globalization.
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Q41 short answer
What is black money? Write the cau
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Q42 short answer
Fill in the blanks: (i) The new state of Albania was created according to the Treaty of __________ signed in May 1913. (ii) The soil which is rich in iron oxides is __________. (iii) The most abundant source of energy is _________. (iv) __________ is a buffer country between India and China. (v) __________ is an important indicator of nutrition deficiency.
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Q42 short answer
What is black money? Write the causes of black money.
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Q43 short answer
Draw a Time-line for the following: Write any five important events between 1920 and 1940.
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Q44 short answer
Mark the following places on the Map of India: (i) Delhi (ii) Gwalior (iii) Jhansi (iv) Banaras (v) Barrackpore
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Q45 long answer
(a)(i) Explain about structure and composition of League of Nations. (ii) Write the programme of Non-cooperation movement. OR (b) Write in detail about women's movements.
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Q46 short answer
(a) Mark the following places on the given outline map of India: (i) Palk Strait (ii) Ganga (iii) Western Ghats (iv) Alluvial Soil region (v) Karakoram (vi) Direction of South West Monsoon wind (vii) Paddy growing region (viii) Mountain forests OR (b) Mark the following places on the given outline map of Tamil Nadu: (i) Gulf of Mannar (ii) Salem (iii) Nilgiris (iv) River Kaveri (v) Bay of Bengal (vi) Chennai (vii) Birds Sanctuary (viii) Paddy growing region
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