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1. Name the countries in the triple Entente. (Aug-2022)
● Britain ● France ● Russia
2. Whar were the three militant forms of nationalism in Erope?
* England – Jingoism,
* France – Chauvinism ,
* Germany – Kultur
3. What do you know of trench warfare? (Sep- 2021, April- 2023)
*Trenches dug by soldiers to protect from enemy fire.
* Running to parallel to each other
*They helped to delivering food, ammunition, mail, fresh troops and orders
4. What was the role of Mustafa Kemal Pasha?
* Mustafa Kemal Pasha played a key role for Turkey‟s rebirth.
* He modernized Turkey and changed it out of all recognition.
5. What was the result of Mussolini‟s march on Rome? (April- 2023)
* Mussolini organized the Fascist March on Rome in 1922.
* Impressed by the March on Rome, the King invited Mussolini to form a Government
6. How did Great Depression impact on the Indian agriculture? (Sep- 2021, May-2022)
*The value of farm produce declined.
* Death flow to Indian Agriculture.
* Prices of agricultural commodities doubled. Land rent unchanged.
7. Define “Dollar Imperialism.” (April- 2024, PTA-2)
* USA maintained and dominated on distant lands through economic aid.
* The policy of the USA was called “Dollar Imperialism”.
8. Who were the three prominent dictators of the post-World War I ? (PTA-1)
● Mussolini (Italy) ●Hitler (Germany) ● Franco (Spain)
9. Describe the Pearl Harbour incident. (Sep- 2020, May- 2022, April- 2024)
* Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.
* American battle ships destroyed.
* America declared war on Japan.
10. Name the Bretton Woods Twins.
* World Bank
* International Monetary Fund
11. What are the objectives of IMF? (June-2023)
* Secure financial stability
* Promote high employment
* Sustainable economic growth
* Reduce poverty around the world.
12. What was Marshall Plan ?
* The US conceived the Marshall plan. - To stop communism.
* European nations received aid from the UNITED STATES after World War II.
13. Write a note on Third World Countries. (PTA-2)
* Countries led by the U.S. were called as First World Country.
* Countries led by Russia were called as Second world Country.
* Other Countries were called as Third World Country.
14. Write a note on Mao‟s Long March. (PTA-3)
* By 1933 Mao had gained full control of the Chinese communist party.
* In 1934, he organized long march with 1, 00,000 communist army.
* This march covered 6000 miles.
*By 1937 Mao had become the leader.
15. List social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj. (May-2022, April- 2024, PTA-6)
* Sati,
* Child marriage,
* Polygamy,
* Subjugation of women
16. Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal. (April- 2023)
* He showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings including plants.
* This he called Jeevakarunya.
* He established ―Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Satya Sanga
17. What are the duties of Palayakkarars ? (Sep-2021, May- 2022, August-2022)
* To collect taxes
* To administer the territory
* To settle disputes
* To maintain law order
18. Identify the palayams based on the division of east and west. (PTA-5)
* Eastern palayams - Sattur, Nagalapuram, Ettayapuram, Panchalamkuruchi
* Western palayams - Uthumalai, Thalavankotai, Singampatti, Seithur
19. Highlight the essence of the Tiruchirappalli Proclamation of 1801.
* In June 1801 Marudhu Pandyars issued a proclamation of Independence,
* It was an early call for the Indians to fight against the British,
* cutting across region,caste, creed and religion
20. Name the territories annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse. (Sep- 21, May-22 June-23)
* Satara,
* Sambalpur,
* Parts of Punjab,
* Jhansi,
* Nagpur.
21. Highlight the objectives of Home Rule Movement.
* To attain self-government.
* To obtain the status of dominion.
* To use non-violent constitutional methods
22. How are the peasant uprisings in British India classified? (Sep- 2020, August- 2022)
* Restorative rebellions
* Religious movements
*Social Banditry
* Mass insurrection
23. What do you mean by drain of wealth? (PTA- 3)
* Raw materials from India went to England.
* India became the market for selling English goods.
* This is called drain of wealth.
24. Describe the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. (June-2023) (PTA- 4)
* On April 13, 1919, People were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh in Amristar
* General Dyer opened fire on people without any warning.
* 379 were killed and more than 1000 injured.
25. Why did Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?
* In Chauri Chaura, people burnt police station killing 22 policemen.
* Gandhiji was upset and immediately withdrew the Non-Cooperation movement.
26. Why was Simon Commission boycotted?
* No Indian members were there in the Simon commission.
* Indians feels they have no right to decide their constitution.
27. Write a note on Bhagat Singh.
* Bhagat Singh reorganized the HRA in Punjab.
* He threw a smoke bomb inside the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929.
" So he was arrested and sentenced to death.
28. Write a note on the Tirunelveli Uprising. (PTA- 5) (April- 2024)
* V.O.C and Subramanya Siva were arrested.
* Police Station, Court building and Municipal Office were burnt in Tirunelveli.
*The Police shot dead 4 people
29. What is the contribution of Annie Besant to India's freedom struggle? (Sep- 2021,June-2023)
* Anne Besant started Home Rule League In 1916.
* The Newspaper New India and Commonweal spread her ideas.
30. Name the newspapers published by the South Indian Liberal Foundation. (PTA-1)
* Dravidian in Tamil
* Justice in English
* Andhra Prakasika in Telugu
31. Estimate Periyar as a Feminist. (May- 2022, April- 2024)
* Periyar condemned child marriage and devadasi system.
* He emphasised women‟s right to divorce, property and adoption
32. List out the personalities who contributed to the revival of Tamil literature throughtheir writings. (June-2023)
● U.V. Saminathar ● Thiru Vi. Kaliyanasundaram
● Subramania Bharati ● Parithimar Kalaignar
● Bharathidasan ● Maraimalai Adigal
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