Instructions
- Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 75
- All questions in Section A must be answered.
Section A — One Mark Questions (15 × 1 = 15)
1. What does "Secular" mean in the Indian Preamble? 2. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress? 3. Define epigraphy. 4. What is the normal lapse rate? 5. Name the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. 6. What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater? 7. Who was appointed by the President as Governor? 8. What is Satyagraha? 9. Name any one cause of road accidents. 10. What is the term of a Rajya Sabha member? 11. In which year was the National Food Security Act passed? 12. Name the Arabic origin of the word "monsoon". 13. Define numismatics. 14. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal? 15. What is the normal lapse rate of temperature with altitude?
Section B — Short Answer Questions (5 × 5 = 25)
Answer any 5 of the following (3 marks each):
16. Explain the significance of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. 17. What are the main social evils that 19th century reformers fought against? 18. Describe the North-East monsoon and its importance for Tamil Nadu. 19. What are the methods of water conservation? 20. Distinguish between Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad. 21. Explain the three categories of road signs with examples. 22. What is the role of the Chief Minister in state government? 23. What are the three pillars of food security?
Section C — Long Answer Questions (5 × 7 = 35)
Answer any 5 of the following (7 marks each):
24. Describe the different types of sources used to study history. 25. Trace the important events in India's freedom movement from 1885 to 1947. 26. Give an account of Akbar's administrative reforms. 27. Explain the composition and structure of the atmosphere. 28. Describe the types of resources and explain the need for sustainable development. 29. Describe the six Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. 30. Write about the three sectors of the economy and explain India's employment pattern.
Answer Guidelines
- Section A: Single word, phrase, or one sentence — no elaboration needed
- Section B: 5–6 lines; keywords from textbook; use numbered points
- Section C: 15–20 lines; begin with definition or introduction; use headings and tables; close with importance or conclusion
- Check all answers against textbook after finishing