_____ provides information about the first Sultan of Delhi.

(a)

Ain-i-Akbari

(b)

Taj-ul-Ma’asir

(c)

Tuzk-i-Jahangiri

(d)

Tarikh-i-Frishta

________ , an Arab-born Morocco scholar, travelled from Morocco to India.

(a)

Marco Polo

(b)

Al Beruni

(c)

Domingo Paes

(d)

Ibn Battuta

__________ jitals are available for the study of the period of the Delhi sultans.

(a)

Gold

(b)

Silver

(c)

Copper

(d)

Aluminium

Who wrote Prithivirajraso?

(a)

Kalhana

(b)

Vishakadatta

(c)

Rajasekara

(d)

Chand Bardai

Who was the first prominent ruler of Pratiharas?

(a)

Bhoja I

(b)

Naga Bhatta I

(c)

Jayapala

(d)

Chandradeva

The, _______ one of the four prominent clans of the Rajputs, ruled from Gurjaratra (in Jodhpur).

(a)

Palas

(b)

Pratiharas

(c)

Chauhans

(d)

Chalukyas

Who among the following Pandya rulers is known for ending the Kalabhra rule?

(a)

Kadunkon

(b)

ViraPandyan

(c)

Kun Pandyan

(d)

Varaguna

Which of the following was the lowest unit of Chola administration?

(a)

Mandalam

(b)

Nadu

(c)

Kurram

(d)

Ur

Rajaraja chola's daughter was married to _________ prince Vimaladitya

(a)

Chera

(b)

Chola

(c)

Chalukya

(d)

Pallava

_______laid the foundation of ‘Mamluk’ dynasty.

(a)

Mohammad Ghori

(b)

Jalal-ud-din

(c)

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

(d)

Iltutmish

Qutb-ud-in shifted his capital to Delhi from_______.

(a)

Lahore

(b)

Poona

(c)

Daulatabad

(d)

Agra

Iltutmish granted ___________ to members of his army.

(a)

iqtas

(b)

coins

(c)

gold

(d)

dirams

The narrow pipe through which magma flow out is called a _________.

(a)

Vent

(b)

Crater

(c)

Focus

(d)

Caldera

_____ belt is known as the “Ring of Fire”.

(a)

Circum - Pacific

(b)

Mid - Atlantic

(c)

Mid - Continental

(d)

Antarctic

An earth quake of magnitude _____________ scale can cause damage from things falling.

(a)

3.0

(b)

4.0

(c)

5.0

(d)

2.0

Courtallam falls is located across the______ river.

(a)

Cauvery

(b)

Pennar

(c)

Chittar

(d)

Vaigai

The landform created by glacial deposition is ______.

(a)

Cirque

(b)

Arete

(c)

Moraine

(d)

Tarn lake

The term 'meander' has been named on the but of Meander River of ___________

(a)

India

(b)

Russia

(c)

China

(d)

Turkey

Caucasoid race is also known as _______ race.

(a)

European

(b)

Negroid

(c)

Mangoloid

(d)

Australoid

_______ Race is Known as Asian - American Race

(a)

Caucasoid

(b)

Negroid

(c)

Mongoloid

(d)

Australoid

______ have really brought the world closer.

(a)

Religions

(b)

Languages

(c)

Settlements

(d)

Technologies

In India, right to vote is given to all the citizens at the age of ________.

(a)

21

(b)

18

(c)

25

(d)

31

In Switzerland, the right to vote is given to women in the year ________.

(a)

1981

(b)

1971

(c)

1991

(d)

1961

____________ means self respect.

(a)

Dignity

(b)

Ego

(c)

Politeness

(d)

Pride

Political parties are generally formed on the basic of ________.

(a)

Religious principles

(b)

Common interest

(c)

Economic principles

(d)

Caste

Single-party system is found in _______.

(a)

India

(b)

U.S.A

(c)

France

(d)

China

The head quarters of Election commission is located in ____________

(a)

Chennai

(b)

Mumbai

(c)

New Delhi

(d)

Kolkatta

Utilities are in the nature of _______.

(a)

form utility

(b)

time utility

(c)

place utility

(d)

all of these

The entrepreneur is also called _______.

(a)

exchanger

(b)

Agent

(c)

organizer

(d)

communicator

The most to the Gross Domestic product of our country is contributed by the __________ sector.

(a)

Tertiary

(b)

 Primary

(c)

Secondary

(d)

All the above

Who ended the Sultanate in Madurai?

(a)

Saluva Narasimha

(b)

Devaraya II

(c)

Kumara Kampana

(d)

Tirumaladeva Raya

Name the Bahmani King who was a linguist and a poet.

(a)

Ala-ud-din Hasan Shah

(b)

Muhammad I

(c)

Sultan Firoz

(d)

Mujahid

In which battle did Akbar defeat Rana Pratap?

(a)

Panipat

(b)

Chausa

(c)

Haldighati

(d)

Kanauj

Who was the revenue minister of Akbar?

(a)

Birbal

(b)

Raja Bhagwan Das

(c)

Raja Todarmal

(d)

Raja Man Singh

Who was the teacher and guardian of Shivaji?

(a)

Dadaji Kondadev

(b)

Kavi Kalash

(c)

Jijabai

(d)

Ramdas

Name the family priest of Shambhuji who influenced him in his day-to-day administration.

(a)

Shahu

(b)

Anaji Datta

(c)

Dadaji Kondadev

(d)

Kavi Kalash

Which one of the following is renewable resource?

(a)

Gold

(b)

Iron

(c)

Petrol

(d)

solar energy

Which one of the following is not a beach of India?

(a)

Goa

(b)

cochin

(c)

Kovalam

(d)

Miami

In which district courtallam waterfalls is located?

(a)

Dharmapuri

(b)

Tirunelveli

(c)

Namakkal

(d)

Theni

The word State government refers to ______.

(a)

Government departments in the states

(b)

Legislative Assembly

(c)

both a and b

(d)

none of the above

The overall head of the government in the state is the_______.

(a)

President

(b)

Prime Minister

(c)

Governor

(d)

Chief Minister

Who appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers?

(a)

President

(b)

Prime Minister

(c)

Governor

(d)

Election Commissioner

Which one of the following is the broadcast media?

(a)

Magazines

(b)

Journals

(c)

Newspaper

(d)

Radio

Which invention has brought the world closure?

(a)

Typewriter

(b)

Television

(c)

Telex

(d)

None of these

Which is mass media?

(a)

Radio

(b)

Television

(c)

Both a & b

(d)

None of these

On the river map of India draw the extent of Tughluq Dynasty and mark the following places.
1. Delhi, 2. Devagiri, 3. Lahore, 4. Madurai.

Label the parts of volcano.

What does the word Tuzk mean?

Mention the important foreign travellers who visited India during the medieval period.

What are monuments?

Who was the founder of Pala dynasty?

Mention the first two early Caliphates.

Who was the Buddhist monk who reformed Tibetan Buddhism?

Find out

Brahmadeya
Devadana
Pallichchandam
Vellanvagai

Write about Kanikadan.

What were the responsibilities of the Local Governannce committe in the chela period?

Write a note on chahalgani.

How did Ala-ud-din Khalji consolidate the Delhi Sultanate?

Write a short note on the Sack of Chittor.

Name the outer most layer of the earth.

Give an example of extinct volcano.

What is a plunge pool?

How are Ox – bow lakes formed?

What are the classification of Races?

What is language?

Why is gender Equality needed?

What does UNICEF say about Gender Equality?

Name the countries which follow Bi – party system.

What is utility?

The four dynasties of Vijayanagara kingdom with reference to prominent rulers of each dynasty.

The five independent kingdoms of Deccan Sultanate.

Write a note on Mansabdari system.

The impact of Bhakti movement on Marathas.

Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.

Define - Resource.

Name the types of coal based on carbon content.

Name any five hill stations in India?

Name any five beaches in Tamil Nadu.

What are the qualifications to become the Governor of a state?

Who are called oppositions?

Who appoints the chief minister and other ministers?

What is the importance of local media?

Describe the different types of coins introduced by the rulers of Delhi Sultanate.

What was the impact of Arab conquest of Sind? (point out any five)

Highlight any five aspects of Cholas’ legacy.

Write about the invasion of Timur in 1398.

What is explosive eruption?

Mention any 2 causes of earthquake

Name the major landforms formed by glacial erosion.

Define settlement.

What is a satellite town? Give example.

Write about the importance of Equality.

When is a political party recognized as a National Party?

Write the three characteristics of entrepreneur?

Discuss the causes for the decline of Vijayanagar rule. To what extent the Bahmani sultans contributed to it?

Estimate Akbar as a patron of learning.

Who is an MLA?

How are sources of history useful to us?

What is the significance of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan festival?

What was the impact of attitude of Pandya kings towards different sects of religions?

Alaud-din Khalgi was an able administrator - Justify.

Explain three major zones of volcanic activities in the world.

Write a note on
(i) Sea Coast
(ii) Coast line

Write a paragraph about the form and type of house In early periods of settlement.

How can we promote equality?

Describe the major types of party system.

Explain the types of utility.

Shah Jahan’s time witnessed the climax of Mughal splendour. Support this statement in comparison with the times of other Mughal rulers.

Compare the revenue administration of the Peshwas with that of Shivaji.

Explain the different types of renewable resources.

Explain the Geographical components of Tourism?

In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?