1. Discuss the main causes of First world war.
• European alliances and counter alliances
• Violent Forms of Nationalism.
• Aggresssive attitude of German Emperor.
• The Balkans’ problems
• Imperialism
• Nationalism
• Immediate Cause – Murder of Austrian Prince Ferdinand.
2. Highlight the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles relating to Germany.
• Germany was reduced.
• Germany had to pay 6,600 million pounds.
• allowed to have Air force and Submarines.
• union of Austria and Germany was forbidden.
• All German colonies became mandated.
• Alsace – Loraine was returned to France.
3. Explain the course of the Russian Revolution under the leadership of Lenin.
• influenced by the ideas of Karl Marx.
• did not want Tsar Rule.
• In 1917 Lenin was in Switzerland.
• Lenin wanted continued revolution.
• “ Bread, Peace and Land ” was the motto of Lenin.
• led a Revolution against Tsar.
• Lenin made a new communist government in Russia.
4. Estimate the work done by the League of Nations, pointing out the reasons for its failure.
Successes: :
Solving some territorial disputes and conflicts
1. Three Issues.
1. Between Sweden and Finland
2. Between Poland and Germany
3. Between Greece and Bulgaria
Reasons for Failure:
1. Lack of strong membership
2. League had no power
3. League had no army
4. ‘ Collective Security “ could not be applied.
5. Trace the circumstances that led to the rise of Hitler in Germany.
• The Nazi Party was founded in Munich in 1919.
• Hitler served the Bavarian Army.
• He was jailed – He wrote Mein Kampf ( My Struggle).
• Presidential election In the 1932
• In 1934, Hindenburg died.
• Hitler became President
6. Attempt a narrative account of how the process of decolonization happened in India
during the inter-war period (1919-39)
• In 1919 - introduced Dyarchy.
• The INC rejected Dyarchy
• decided to boycott the legislature.
• death blow to Indian Agriculture.
• Great Depression
• Ottawa summit - preference to imperial goods.
• Farm Production reduced by half.
• Tax was higher than revenue.
• The Government of India Act 1935 –
• Provincial elections were introduced.
• The INC won
7. Analyse the effects of World War – II.
• Two main blocks - America and Russia.
• Cold war between America and Russia
• Race of Nuclear weapons.
• Colonies became independent.
• UN came into existence for peace.
• Women economically independent.
• Socio economic changes.
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8. Asses the structure and the activities of the UN.
• UN headquarter - Newyork.
• Started on 14 th October,1945.
• 193 member nations.
Structure
• General Assembly
• Secretariat
• Security Council (15 members).
• The Economic and Social Council Organisation.
• The trusteeship council
• The international court of justice.
• World Bank.
• The other Organs FAO, WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP.
• USA, Britain, France, Russia and China are permanent members. It has the right to Vote
9. Give an account on the major Peninsular rivers of India.
• The rivers in South India are called the Peninsular rivers.
• It originates from the Western Ghats
• Seasonal rivers
East flowing rivers
• Mahanadi - Odisha
• Godavari - Longest
• Krishna - Second Longest
• Cauvery - Ganga of the South
• Tamirabarani
West flowing rivers
• Narmada - Longest
• Tapti. - One of the major river
10. Give a detailed account on the basin of the Ganga.
• Origin Place - Gangotri Glacier in Uttar Pradesh.
• largest drainage system of India.
• Many towns are developed on the banks of the river Ganga.
• Ganga plain - densely populated area .
• Its length is 2525 km
Major Tributaries
• Gomati, Gandak, Kosi, Ghaghra, Yamuna, Son and Chambal.
11. Write about South West Monsoon.
• Onset of the monsoon – First week of June
• Sudden approach of monsoon
• – lightning and thunder - ” Burst of Monsoon “
Two branches.
• One Branch - Arabian Sea
• Other Branch – Bay of Bengal
• India receives 75 % of rainfall
• Tamil Nadu receives low rainfall.
11. Evaluate the contributions of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda to regenerate
Indian Society.
• Ramakrishna Mission – Kolkatta, Belur.
• Disciple of Ramakrishnar - Vivekananda
Ramakrishnar
• Through devotional songs – attain God’s grace
• All living beings are God
• All religion contains Good ideas.
• He said, “Jiva is Siva” (all living beings are God).
• “Service for poor man, must be regarded as God”.
12. Attempt an essay of the heroic fight Veerapandya Kattabomman conducted against
the East India Company.
• Kattabomman became the Palayakkarar of Panchalamkurichi.
• Conflicts between Kattabomman and English
• Problem arose in collecting tax, clash between collector Jackson and Kattabomman.
• Kattabomman appeared before Madras Council.
Kattabomman and the confederacy of Palayakkars
• Kattabomman joined with South Indian Liberal Federation formed by Marudhu brothers.
• Collector Lushington not liked the activities of Kattabomman
• He advanced towards sivagiri.
• So the company ordered the army to march on to Tirunelveli.
Seige of Panchalamkurichi
• Major Bannerman army ordered Kattabomman to surrender.
• Kattabomman escaped to Pudukottai
• Kattabomman was captured
.Execution of Kattabomman
• Kattabomman was hanged in Kayathar.
13. Highlight the tragic fall of Sivagangai and its outcome.
Introduction
• Marudhu brothers were the able commander of Sivaganga.
• They worked with Velunachiyar.
Rebellion of Marudhu Brothers
• The English demanded that the Marudhu brothers should hand over Oomaithurai and
Sevathitya.
• They refused.
Proclamation of 1801
• In June 1801 Marudhu Pandiyars issued a Proclamation of Independence
• It is called Tiruchirappalli Proclamation.
Fall of Sivagangai
• The rebellion failed and Sivaganga was annexed with the company in 1801.
• The Marudhu brothers were executed in the fort of Tirupathur.
• The rebellion of Marudhu brothers called South Indian Rebellion.
• Their courage and sacrifice inspired later generation
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12. Discuss the main causes of First world war.
• European alliances and counter alliances
• Triple Entente of Britain, France and Russia
• Triple alliances of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
• Violent Forms of Nationalism.
England’s Jingoism, France’s Chauvinism and Germany’s Kultur
were militant forms of nationalism.
They contributed to the outbreak of war.
• Aggresssive attitude of German Emperor.
• Hostility of France towards Germany.
• The Balkans’ problems
• Immediate cause – Assassination of Austria Prince Ferdinand.
13. Discuss the circumstances that led to the Reform movements of the 19th Century.
• English Education produced a new English educated middle class.
• Indian people were attracted by rationality, equality, liberty and humanity.
Women were a major part of several reform movements.
• Sati
• Female Infanticide
• Polygamy
• Child Marriage
• Superstitious beliefs
• Subjugation of Women
• Denial of Female Education
• Ban on Widow Remarriage
• Refusal to study Western Education
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