2MARKS QUESTION & ANSWER
HISTORY
1. How do you assess the importance of Sino-Japanese War?
* In 1894 Japan forced a war on China.
* The crushing defeat of China by little Japan in the Sino-Japanese War.
* After the war - Japan annexed the Liaotung peninsula with Port Arthur.
* By this action Japan proved that it was the strongest nation of the East Asia.
2. Name the countries in the Triple Entente.
Britain , France , Russia
3. What were the three militant forms of nationalism in Europe?
England - Jingoism
France - Chauvinism
Germany - Kultur
4. What do you know of trench warfare?
*Trenches or ditches dug by troops enabled soldiers to safely stand and protect themselves from enemy fire.
⮚*The main lines of trenches were connected to each other.
* And to the rear by a series of linking trenches through which food, ammunition, fresh troops, mail, and orders were delivered.
5. List out any two causes for the failure of the League of Nations.
* The League appeared to be an organisation of those who were victorious in the First World War. Since it lacked the military power of its own, it could not enforce its decisions.
* The founders of this peace organisation underestimated the power of nationalism.
*The principle of ―collective security‘ could not be applied in actual practice.
* When Italy, Japan and Germany, headed by dictators, refused to be bound by the orders of the League, Britain and France were the only major powers to act decisively.
6. How did Great Depression impact on the Indian agriculture?
*The Great Depression‘ also dealt a death blow to Indian agriculture and theindigenous manufacturing sector. The value of farm produce declined by half while the land rent to be paid by the peasant remained unchanged.
* In terms of prices of agricultural commodities the obligation of the farmers to the statedoubled.
7. Define “Dollar Imperialism.”
“Dollar Imperialism” the term used to describe the policy of the USA in maintaining and dominating over distant lands through economic aid.
8. Who were the three prominent dictators of the post World War I ?
Italy – Mussolini
Germany – Hitler
Spain – Franco
9. Describe the Pearl Harbour incident.
*On December 1941, Japan attacked American naval installations in Pearl Harbour,Hawaii, without warning.
*The idea was to cripple America‘s Pacific fleet so that Japan would not face any opposition in its offensive against South-east Asian countries.
*Many battleships and numerous fighter planes were destroyed.
* The United States declared war on Japan.
10. Name the Bretton Woods Twins.
The International Monetary Fund.
11. What are the objectives of IMF?
* To foster global monetary cooperation,
* Secure financial stability,
*Facilitate international trade,
* Promote high employment
*Sustainable economic growth
*Reduce poverty around the world.
GEOGRAPHY
1. Write a short note on Deccan Plateau.
*The shape of this plateau is roughly triangular.
* The area of this plateau is about 7 lakh square km.
*Height ranges from 500 to 1000 m above sea level.
2. State the west following rivers of India.
Narmata , Tapti , Mahi.
3. List the factors affecting climate of India.
Latitude, Altitude, Distance from the seas, Monsoon wind, Relief, Jet streams.
4. What is meant by “normal lapse rate‟?
* When the altitude increases, The temperature decreases.
* Temperature decreases at the rate of 6.5°C for every 1000 metres of ascent.
* It is called normal lapse rate.
5. Name the four distinct seasons of India.
* Summer season,
*Southwest monsoon or Rainy season ,
* Winter season
6. Write any five biosphere reserves in India.
* Nanda devi,
* The Nilgiris,
* Sundarbans,
* Agasthiyamalai .
7. State the types of agriculture practices in India.
*Shifting agriculture
*Intensive farming
* Dry farming
* Mixed farming
* Terrace farming
8. Name the seasons of agriculture in India?
* Kharif Season – June - September
* Rabi Season– October - March
*Zaid Season– April – June
9. Mention the plantation crops of India.
Tea,Coffee,Rubber,Spices.
10 . State the uses of magnesium.
* It is an important mineral used for making iron and steel and serves as basic raw material for alloying.
* Nearly 10 kg manganese is required for manufacturing one ton of steel.
* It is also used in the manufacturing of bleaching powder, insecticides, paints and
batteries.
11. Name the different types of coal with their carbon content.
Type of the Coal - Carbon content
Anthracite - 80 to 90%
Bituminous - 60 to 80%
Lignite - 40 to 60%
Peat - less than 40%
12. Name the important oil producing regions of India.
Gujarat coast
Aliabet Oil Field
Bhramaputra Valley
Digboi oil Fields
Rudrasagar – Lawa Oil Fields.
13. What is communication? What are its types?
* Communication is a process that involves exchange of information, thoughts anideas.
* Personal Communications.
*Mass communications.
14. Define “International trade”.
* Trade carried on between two or more countries is called International trade.
* Export and Import are two components of International trade.
15. Write a note on Pipeline network transport in India .
*Pipelines provided a very convenient mode of transport to connect oil and natural gafields, refineries and to the markets.
* In the past, these were used to transport water to cities and industries.
* The initial cost of laying pipeline is high.
* It can be laid through difficult terrain as well as under water.
16. What is “Teri‟?
The sand dunes formed along the coast of Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts are called Teri.
17. How is coastal plain formed?
It is formed by the rivers that flow towards east drain in the Bay of Bengal.
18. Name the major islands of Tamil Nadu.
Pamban, Upputanni, Hare, Island Grounds, Krusadai, Kattupalli Island, Quibble Island,Nallathanni Theevu, Pullivasal, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Srirangam.
19. Name the tributaries of river Thamirabarani.
Karaiyar, Pachaiyar, Servalar, Chittar, Manimuthar, Ramanathi, Gadananathi.
20. Define : Disaster Risk Reduction.
According to UNO for Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Reduction( UNDRR) is theconcept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and reducethe causal factors of disasters.
21. What are the cropping seasons of Tamil Nadu .
* Sornavari ( Chittirai pattam )
* Samba ( Adipattam )
* Navarai
22. Why is Coimbatore called the Manchester of Tamil Nadu?
* The textile mills are concentrated in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Karur, and Erode.
* Erode in Tamil Nadu is well known for marketing of handloom, power loom andreadymade garments.
* Coimbatore is also known as the Manchester of South India.
23. Name the important multipurpose projects of Tamil Nadu.
Mettur Dam,
Bhavani Sagar Dam,
Mullaiperiyar Dam,
Vaigai Dam, Manimuthar Dam,
Amaravathi Dam,
Krishnagiri Dam,
Sathanur Dam,
Papanasam Dam,
Parampikulam Aliyar Project.
CIVICS
1. What is a Constitution?
*It is the fundamental law of the country which reflects the fundamental principles onwhich the government of that country is based.
* It is the vehicle of a nation‘s progress.
2. What is a Writ?
* A writ is an order or command issued by a court in writing under its seal.
* It is in the nature of a command or prohibition from performing certain acts that arespecified in the orders of the court.
3. What is national emergency?
* The President under Article 352 can declare national emergency.
* If he is satisfied that India‘s security is threatened due to war, external aggression orarmed rebellion or if there is an imminent danger or threat.
4. How is President of India elected?
*The President is elected by an electoral college in accordance with the system ofproportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
5. Write short note: Money Bill.
* Rajya Sabha does not have any power to amend or reject the Money bill.
* Lok Sabha can only introduce Money bill.
* Once it is approved by the Lok Sabha, it is passed to Rajya Sabha for its approval.
6. What are the qualifications for the appointment of Governor?
* He should be a citizen of India.
*He must have completed 35 years of age.
*He should not be a member of Parliament or of any State Legislature.
* He should not hold any other profitable occupation.
7. What is the original jurisdiction of the High Court?
* In their judicial capacity, the High Courts of the Presidency towns (Bombay, Calcuttaand Madras) have both original and appellate jurisdictions.
* Only in matters of admiralty, probate, matrimonial and contempt of Court, they haveoriginal jurisdiction.
ECONOMCS
1. Define National income.
National Income is a measure of the total money value of goods and services produced by aneconomy over a period of time, normally a year.
2. What is meant by Gross domestic product?
Gross Domestic Product is the total value of output of goods and services produced by the factors of production within the geographical boundaries of the country.
3. What is per capita income?
Per capita Income or output per person is an indicator to show the living standard of people in acountry. Per capita Income = National Income / Population.
4. Write the name of economic policies in India.
Agriculture policy
Industrial policy
New economic policy
5. Write any two positive impact of Globalization.
* Standard of living has increased.
* Globalization rapidly increase better trade so that more people are employed.
* Introduced new technologies and new scientific research patterns.
6. What is globalization?
* Globalization is the integration of a country with the world economy.
* Basically, globalization signifies a process of internationalization plus liberalization.
7. Write the types of globalization.
Archaic Globalization
Proto Globalization
Modern Globalization.
Taxation is a means by which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities.
9.Write short note on Goods and Service Tax.
* The goods and service tax (GST) is one of the indirect taxes.
* The GST was passed in Parliament on 29 March 2017
* The act came into effect on 1 July 2017.
* The motto is one nation, one market, one tax.
10. What is progressive tax?
* Progressive tax is one in which the rate of taxation increases as the tax base increases.
* In the case of a progressive tax, When income increases, the tax rate also increases.
11. What is meant by an industrial cluster?
* Industrial clusters are groups of firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets,technologies and skill requirements.
12. Mention any three industrial development agencies in Tamil Nadu.
i) SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu)
ii) TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation),
iii) TANSI (Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation Ltd.), 1965
13. What are the basic three components of food and nutrition security?
i. Availability of food, ii. Access to food , iii. Absorption .
14. Write some name of the nutrition programmes in Tamil Nadu.
* Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Nutrition Meal Programme.
* National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education
* Pradhan Manthri Gramodaya Yojana Scheme (PMGYS)
* Tamil Nadu Integrated Nutrition Programme
* Mid-Day Meal Programme.
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