ONE MARK TEST --- 1
I. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS
1. Who was the first director of Whampoa Military Academy?
a) Sun-Yat-Sen b) Chiang Kai-Shek c) Michael Borodin d) Chou En Lai
2. For the given assertion and reason, identify the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The Revolt of 1857 was brutally suppressed by the British army.
Reason (R) : The failure of the rebellion was due to the absence of Central authority.
a) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
b) (A) is wrong and (R) is correct.
c) Both (A) and (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
d) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. When was the first Forest Act enacted?
a) 1858 b) 1911 c) 1865 d) 1936
4. One of the earliest Tamil literary texts to be published in 1812 was
a) Tirukkural b) Tolkappiyam c) Viracholiyam d) Chulamani
5. Pulicat Lake is located between the states of
a) West Bengal and Odisha
b) Karnataka and Kerala
c) Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil nadu and Andhra Pradesh
6. For the given assertion and reason, identify the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The Himalayas acts as climatic barrier.
Reason (R) : The Himalayas prevents cold winds from central Asia and keep the Indian Sub continent warm.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true: R explains A
b) Both (A) and (R) are true: R does not explain A
c) (A) is correct (R) is false
d) (A) is false (R) is true
7. Pick the odd one out.
a) Inundational canals b) Perennial canals c) Tanks d) Canals
8. The first Jute Mill in India was established at
a) Kolkata b) Mumbai c) Ahmedabad d) Baroda
9. The wettest place in Tamil nadu
a) Kalakadu b) Hogenakkal c) Chinnkallar d) Kiliyur
10. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the
a) The President b) Lok Sabha c) The Prime Minister d) Kiliyur
11. The Panchsheel treaty has been signed between
a) Nehru and Chou-En-Lai b) Nehru and Nasser
c) Nehru and Sukarno d) Nehru and Nkumarah
12. Who is the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
a) Ministry b) Director General c) Deputy Director General d) None of these
13. Find the odd one.
a) Income tax b) Wealth tax c) Corporate tax d) Goods and Services tax
14. Which country was expelled from the League of nations for attacking Finland?
a) Germany b) Russia c) Italy d) France
15. Manganese is used in these
a) paper industry b) Iron industry c) Melding copper d) Petroleum Refinery
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS
16. Latin America protested the -------of USA
17. The trees of the Alpine forests are called -------- trees
18. The difference between the value of exports and imports is called -------------
19. India conducted its first nuclear test at -------------
20. ---------- foundation from USA introduced the HYV in India
21. The new state of Albania was created according to the Treaty of –-------- sign in May 1913
22. The soil which is rich in Iron oxide is ---------------
23. The most abundant source of energy is -------
24. --------- is a buffer country between India and China
25. ---------- is an important indicator of Nutrition deficiency
ONE MARK TEST --- 2
I. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS
1. Which part of the world disliked dollar imperialism?
a) Europe b) Latin America c) India d) China
2. For the given assertion and reason, identify the correct answer.
Assertion (A): America’s Marshall Plan was for reconstruction of the war-revaged Europe.
Reason (R): The Us conceived the Marshall Plan to bring the countries in the Western Europe under its influence.
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. Who was the author of the book Satyarthaprakash?
a) Dayananda Saraswathi b) Vaikunda Swamy c) Annie Besant d) Swami Shradanatha
4. i) The Palayakkaras 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) are correct. b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
c) (iii) and (iv) are correct. d) (i) and (iv) are correct.
5. The Phoenix Settlement was established by
a) Gandhiji b) John Ruskin c) Tolstoy d) Thoreau
6. The highest peak in South India is
a) Ooty b) Anaimudi c) Kodaikanal d) Jindhagada
7. The first Nuclear Power station was commissioned in
a) Gujarat b) Rajasthan c) Maharashtra d) Tamilnadu
8. Which of the following is associated with helicopter service?
a) Air India b) Indian Airlines c) Vayudoot d) Pavan-Hans
9. The ‘Textile capital of Tamil nadu’ is
a) Karur b) Coimbatore c) Tirupur d) Erode
10. Find the odd one out.
a) Right to Equality b) Right against Exploitation
c) Right to Property d) Cultural and Educational Rights
11. Who acts as the chancellor of universities in the state?
a) The President b) The Governor c) The Prime Minister d) The Chief Minister
12. Net Domestic Product.
a) GDP- Depreciation b) GNP - Depreciation c) PI-Direct Taxes d) None of these
13. Choose the incorrect statement(s).
i) Shortage of goods, whether natural or artificial, is the root cause of black money.
ii) Industrial sector has been the major contributor to black money.
iii) Smuggling is one of the major sources of black money.
iv) When the tax rate is low, more black money is generated.
a) (i) and (ii) b) (iv) c) (i) d) (ii) and (iii)
14. When was people political consullstivate conference held in china?
a) September 1959 b) September 1958 c) September 1954 d) September 1949
15. Places where High Courts were first established in India
a) Kolkata and Mumbai Chennai b) Delhi Kolkata c) Delhi Kolkata Chennai d) Kolkata Chennai Delhi
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS
16. Kattabomman was hanged to Death at -------------------
17. ------------------- established Congress Radio underground during the Quit India Movement
18. The plateau which lies between the Nilgiri and the Dharmapuri district is -------------------
19. Satharur Dam is constructed across the river -------------------
20. Secondary sector is otherwise called as -------------------
21. In the battle of Tannenberg ------------------- suffered heavy losses
22. ----------------- is the Tamil Nadu state animal
23. The constitution of India envisages a -------------- government
24. In the year ------------------- National food security act was passed by the Indian Parliament
25. ------------------- was known as the “Father of Modern China”
ONE MARK TEST --- 3
I. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS
1. When was the North and South Vietnam united?
a) 1975 b) 1976 c) 1973 d) 1974
2. Who was the founder of Widow Remarriage Association?
a) M G Ranade b) Devendranath Tagore c) Jyotiba Phule d) Ayyankali
3. For the given assertion and reason, identify the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Under Colonial rule, for the first time in Indian history, government claimed a direct
proprietary right over forests. Reason (R) : Planters used intimidation and violence to compel farmers to grow Indigo.
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.
4. A book on the history of Tamil music was published by
a) Abraham Pandithar b) Swaminathar c) Maraimalai Adigal d) Subramania Bharathi
5. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as
a) coast b) island c) peninsula d) strait
6. Choose the inappropriate answer:
Climate of India is affected by
a) latitudinal extend b) altitude c) distance from sea d) soil
7. The most important constituents of petroleum are hydrogen and
a) oxygen b) water c) carbon d) nitrogen
8. Which one of the following rivers flow into the Arabian Sea?
a) Periar b) Cauvery c) Chittar d) Bhavani
9. The longest National Highway in Tamil nadu is
a) NH 44 b) NH 7 c) NH 45 d) NH 66
10. How many members are elected to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil nadu?
a) 16 b) 17 c) 18 d) 19
11. Assertion (A): India has formal diplomatic relations with most of the nations.
Reason (R) : India is the World’s second most populous country.
a) A is correct and R explains A b) A is correct and R does not explain A
c) A is wrong R is correct d) Both are wrong
12. Colonial advent in India
a) Portuguese, Dutch, English, Danish, French
b) Dutch, English, Danish, French
c) Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, French, English
d) Danish, Portuguese, French, English, Dutch
13. TANSI was formed to look after
a) Small Scale - industries b) Heavy industries c) Cottage industries d) Light industries
14. The United States and European Allies formed .......... to regist and any soviet aggressive in Europe.
a) SEATO b) NATO c) SENTO d) WARSAW PACT
15. India signed the Dunket proposal in.........
a) 1984. b) 1976 c) 1950. d) 1994
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS
16. The palayakkarars system was introduced in Tamil Nadu by -----------
17. -------------- Crop is called as “Golden Fibre “ in India
18. The concept of constitution was first originate in ---------------
19. Lockerno Treaty was signed in the year ---------------
20. A line joining the places of equal rainfall -----------------
21. The longest dam in the world is -------------------
22. The first woman governor of Tamilnadu -----------------
23. The goods and service tax act came into effect on -------------------
24. ------------ was declared the new Sultan by the rebels in Vellore Fort
25. ------------- is the largest drainage system of India
ONE MARK TEST --- 4
I. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS
1. Whose voice was Rast Goftar?
a) Parsi Movement b) Aligarh Movement
c) Ramakrishna Mission d) Dravida Mahajana Sabha
2. Where were the sons of Tipu Sultan sent after the Vellore Revolt?
a) Calcutta b) Mumbai c) Delhi d) Mysore
3. For the given assertion and reason, identify the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The Congress Ministries resigned in 1939.
Reason (R) : The Colonial government of India entered the war without consulting the Elected congressMinistries.
a) Both A and R re correct but R is not the correct explanation.
b) A is correct and R is wrong.
c) Both A and R are wrong.
d) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
4. Who setup the Satyagraha camp in Udyavanam near Madras?
a) Kamaraj b) Rajaji c) K. Santhnam d) T. Prakasam
5. The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar seprates India from
a) Goa b) West Bengal c) Sri Lanka d) Maldives
6. The Monsoon forests are otherwise called as
a) Tropical Evergreen forests b) Deciduous forests c) Mangrove forests d) Mountain forests
7. One of the shore based steel plants of India is located at
a) Kolkatta b) Tuticorin c) Goa d) Visakhapatnam
8. Mangrove protects
a) Coastal area from erosion b) coral reefs c) sea grass meadows d) all these
9. Who has the power to alter the boundaries of States in India?
a) The President b) The Prime Minister c) State Government d) Parliament
10. The BRICS organisations headquarters is in
a) China b) Russia c) Brazil d) India
11. Indicator of nutrition deficiency among children is
a) anemic b) under weight c) weakness d) all these
12. Which one of the following place does not have leather factories?
a) Ranipet b) Dharmapuri c) Ambur d) Vaniyambadi
13. Where the Japanese Navy defeated the American Navy
a) Battle of Guadalcanel b) Battle of Midway c) Battle of Leningrad d) Battle of Alamein
14. In which year was Warsaw Pact dissolved?
a) 1979 b) 1989 c) 1990 d) 1991
15. In which river the Gerosappa (Jog) fall is found?
a) sharavathi b) Kaveri c) Ganga d) Gothavari
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS
16. ------------------- is suitable for the cultivation of tea and coffee plants
17. ------------------- was India’s policy in the face of the bipolar order of the Cold War
18. The term Globalisation was invented by -------------------
19. The major tribal revolt which took place in chota Nagpur region was -------------------
20. River ------------------- is called vridha Ganga
21. The scientific study of population is called -------------------
22. The Ex officio chairperson of Rajya Sabha is -------------------
23. ------------------- sector is the growth engine of Indian economy
24. The National Institute of Wind Energy is located in -------------------
25. Sati was abolished in the year.............
ONE MARK TEST --- 5
I. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS
1. i) Under Colonel campbell the English Army went along with Mahfuskhans army.
ii) After Muthu Vadugars death in Kaliyarkovil battle marudhu brothers assisted Velunachiyar in restoring
the throne to her.
iii) Gopala nayak spearheaded the famous Dindigul League.
iv) In may 1799 cornwallis ordered the advance of company armies of Tirunelveli.
a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct d) (i) and (iv) are correct
2. Which Act introduced Provincial Autonomy?
a) 1858 Act b) Indian Council Act, 1909
c) Government of India Act, 1919 d) Government of India Act, 1935
3. What was established by the justice party Government for the selection of Government officials?
a) Union Public Service Commission b) Public Service Commission
c) Provincial Staff Recruitment Board d) Staff Selection Commission
4. For the given assertion and reason, identify the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Horticulture involves cultivation of fruits vegetables and flowers.
Reason (R) : India ranks first in the world in the production of mango banana and citrus fruits.
a) Both A and R are true and R explains A. b) Both A and R are true and R does not explain A.
c) A is correct and R is false. d) A is false and R is true.
5. Find the odd one.
a) mica b) limestone c) gypsum d) copper
6. The transport useful in the inaccessible area is
a) roadways b) railways c) airways d) water ways
7. The districts which has the largest forest cover in Tamil nadu is
a) Dharmapuri b) Vellore c) Dindugul d) Erode
8. The delta which is known as “Granary of south India” is
a) Cauvery delta b) Mahanadhi delta c) Godavari delta d) Krishna delta
9. Article 14 of Indian constitution ensures
a) Equality before law b) Prohibition of discrimination
c) Equality of opportunity d) Abolition of titles
10. The Legislative Council
a) has a term of 5 years b) has term of 6 years c) is a permanent house d) has a term of 4 years
11. Which sector is highest employment in then GDP
a) Agricultural sector b) Industrial sector c) Service sector d) None
12. Which of the following does not come under fair trade food products?
a) Coffee b) Cocoa c) Honey d) Crafts
13. With whose conquest did the Mexican civilization collapse?
a) Herman cortes b) Francisco Pizarro c) Toussaint louverture d) Petro I
14. Under which article financial emergency can be proclaimed?
a) Article 352 b) Article 356 c) Article 360 d) Article 368
15. India electronics city of Capital
a) Lucknow b) Pune c) Kolkata d) Bengaluru
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS
16. The political Leader of Mahatma Gandhi is ------------------
17. The lawyer who helped in Gandhiji in Chambaran ------------------
18. India built the ------------------ to link Kathmandu and India
19. ------------------ High Court building is the Second largest Judicial Complex in the World after London
20. The river Ganga originates as ------------------ from the Gangothiri Glacier
21. JackFruit is the popular seasonal agricultural product of ------------------ Hills
22. Parlimentary Budget Session are held from ------------------ to ------------------
23. The first of the Three Dimensions of Poverty Index is ------------------
24. ------------------ attained Martyrdom for the cause of forest Dwellers
25. ------------------ in the coast is called as the Garden of Southern India
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