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STANDARD - VI
SOCIAL SCIENCE TERM- III
K. Vengadeswari, B.T Asst,
GHS, Perumbakkam,
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STD - VI SOCIAL SCIENCE TERM - III
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History
1.Society And Culture In Ancient Tamizhagam .
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2. The Post-Mauryan India.

3. The Age of Empires: Guptas and Vardhanas.
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4.South Indian Kingdoms.
Geography
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1.Asia and Europe

2. Globe
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3. Understanding Disaster
Civics
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1.Democracy
2. Local Bodies – Rural and Urban.
3. Road Safety
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6th Social science Term - 3 Q&A, k. Vengadeswari, B.T Asst, GHS, Perumbakkam, chengalpattu district
History Lesson 1,Society And Culture In Ancient Tamizhagam 4.The chief of the army was known as Thanithalaivan_.
I Choose the correct answer: 5.Land revenue was called Irai
1.Pattini cult in Tamil Nadu was introduced by.
(a) Pandyan Neducheliyan . (b) Cheran Senguttuvan . IV. True or False :
(c) Ilango Adigal (d) Mudathirumaran 1.The singing bards of the Sangam age were called
Irular.False.
2. Which dynasty was not in power during the Sangam Age? 2. Caste system developed during the Sangam period.False.
(a) Pandyas. (b) Cholas. (c) Pallavas. (d) Cheras 3. Kizhar was the village Chief. True
4.Puhar was the general term for city.False.
3.The rule of Pandyas was followed by. 5.Coastal region was called Marudham. False.
(a) Satavahanas. (b) Cholas. (c) Kalabhras. (d) Pallavasb V. Match :
4 The lowest unit of administration during the Sangam Age 1.Thennar. Pandyas.
was …………….. 2.Vanavar. Cheras.
(a) Mandalam . (b) Nadu. (c) Ur. (d) Pattinam 3.Senni. Cholas.
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5.What was the occupation of the inhabitants of the Kurinji
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region?
VI. Answer in one or two sentence.
(a) Plundering. (b) Cattle rearing.
1.Name any two literacy sources to reconstruct the history of
(c) Hunting and gathering. (d) Agriculture
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ancient Tamizhagam.?
II. Read the Statement and tick the appropriate answer : Tholkappiyam, Ettuthogai and Patthupattu
1.Assertion (A) :The assembly of the poets was known as
2. What was Natukkal or Virakkal?
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In anciant Tamizhagam, the stones erected to commemorate
Reason (R) :Tamil was the language of Sangam Literature,.
the heroes who died in the battle field are called Natukal
a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of 3.Name five thinais mentioned in the Sangam literature.?
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A. C ) is true but R is False. D).Both A and R is not true. 1 Kurinji .2. Mullai .3. Marutham.. 4.Neithal.. 5.Palai.
2. Which of the following statements are not true? 4 Name any two archaeological sites related to the Sangam
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( a) Karikala won the battle of Talayalanganam period?

(b) The Pathitrupathu provides information about Chera Kings. 1 Adichanallur. 2 Arikamedu
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(c) The earliest literature of the Sangam age was written

mostly in the form of prose, 5.Name the seven patrons?
(a) 1 only. (b) 1 and 3 only. (c) 2 only. 1 Pari. 2.Kari 3.Ori. 4.Pegan. 5. Ay. 6.Adiyaman. 7.Nalli
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3 The ascending order of the administrative division in the 6.Name any three Tamil poetic works of Kalabhra period?
1. Tamil Navalar Charithai 2. Yaperunkalam 3.Periapuranam.
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ancient Tamizhagam was.

a. Ur < Nadu < Kurram < Mandalam .
VII. Answer the following :
b. Ur < Kurram < Nadu < Mandalam .
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1. Discuss the status of women in the Sangam Society.?

c. Ur < Mandalam < Kurram < Nadu.
1 There was no restriction for women in social life.
d. Nadu < Kurram < Mandalam < Ur
2. There were learned and wise women.
4..Match the following dynasties with the Royal Insignia. 3. Forty women poets had lived and left behind their valuable
Chera – 1. Fish. works.
Chola – 2. Tiger. 4.Marriage was a matter of self-choice.
Pandya – 3. Bow and arrow. 5.However, Chastity (Karpu) was considered the highest virtue
A. 3 2 1. B. 1 2 3. C. 3 1 2. D. 2 1 3. of women.
6.Sons and daughters had equal shares in their parent’s
III. Fill in the blanks : property.
1.The battle of Venni was won by Karikalan Lesson 2 The Post-Mauryan India
2. The earliest Tamil grammar work of the Sangam period was I. Choose the correct answer:
Tholkappriyam 1.The last Mauryan emperor was killed by.
3. Karikalan built Kallanai across the river Kaveri. (a) Pushyamitra (b) Agnimitra (c) Vasudev (d) Narayana
2. …… was the founder of Satavahana dynasty. 5.Kushana’s later capital was Peshavar or Purushpura
(a) Simuka. (b) Satakarani. (c) Kanha. (d) Sivasvati.
IV. State whether True or False.
3. - - - - . was the greatest of all the Kushana emperors. 1.Magadha continued to be a great centre of Buddhist culture
(a) Kanishka. (c) Kadphises II. even after the fall of the Mauryan Empire.True
(b) Kadphises I. (d) Pan-Chiang 2. We get much information about Kharavela from Hathigumba
inscription. True
4.The Kantara School of Sanskrit flourished in the …………… 3. Simuka waged a successful war against Magadha.False
during 2nd century BC. 4.Buddhacharita was written by Asvaghosha.True
(a) Deccan. (b) north-west India.
(c) Punjab (d) Gangetic Valley V. Match the following :
5.Sakas ruled over Gandhara region. 1.Patanjali Second grammarian.

(a) Sirkap. (b) Taxila (c) Mathura. (d) Purushpura 2.Agnimitra. Malavikagnimitra.
3.King Kharavela. Kalinga.
II. Match the statement with the reason and tick the
4.Demetrius. Indo.Greek. .
appropriate answer:
5.Gondophemes Indo-Parthians
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1 Assertion (A) : Colonies of Indo-Greeks and Indo-Parthians
were established along the north-western part of India. VI. Find out the wrong statement from the following. .
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Reason (R) : The Bactrian and Parthian settlers gradually 1 The Kushanas formed a section of the yueh-chi tribes who
intermarried anti intermixed with the indigenous population.. inhabited north-western China.
a.. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation
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2. Kanishka made Jainism the state religion and built many
of A. monasteries.
b. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation 3. The Great Stupa of Sanchi and the railings which enclose it
of A. belong to the Sunga period.
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c. A is correct but R is not correct. 4.Pan-Chiang was the Chinese general defeated by Kanishka.
d. A is not correct but R is correct.
VII. Answer in one or two sentences..
2.Statement I : Indo-Greek rulers introduced die system and 1. What happened to the last Mauryan emperor?
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produced coins with inscription and symbols, engraving The last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, was assassinated by
figures on them. his own general, Pushyamitra Sunga.
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Statement II : Indo-Greek rule was ended by the Kushan as.

a. Statement I is wrong, but statement II is correct. 2.Write a note on Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra? .
b.Statement II is wrong, but statement I is correct. Agnimitra is said to be the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra
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c. Both statements are correct.

3.Name the ruler of Kanva dynasty.?
d. Both statements are wrong
1 The Kanva dynasty produced four kings and their rule lasted
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3.Circle the odd one. only for 45 years.

Pushyamitra, Vasudeva, Simuka, Kanishka 2. The Kanvas rulers were Vasudeva Bhumi Mitra, Narayana
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Susarman
4.Answer the following in a word.
i Who was the last Sunga ruler? 4.Highlight the literary achievements of Satavahanas.?
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Devabhtu. 1. The Satavahana king Hala was himself a great scholar of

ii Who was the most important and famous king of Sakas? Sanskrit.
Vasudeva. 2.Hala is famous as the author of Sattasai (Saptasati) 700
iii Who established Kanva dynasty in Magadha? stanzas in Prakrit
Vasudeva
5.Name the places where Satavahana’s monuments are
iv Who converted Gondophemes into Christianity?
situated.?
St.Thomas
Gandhara, Mathura, Amaravati, Bodha Gaya, Sanchi and
III. Fill in the blanks : Bharhut were known for splendid monuments and art
1.Gonduphres was the founder of Indo-Parthian Kingdom.
6.Give an account of the achievements of Kadphises I.?
2. Asokas In the South, Satavahanas became independent
1. Kadphises I was the first military and political leader of the.
after death.
Kushanas.
3. Hala is famous as the author of. Sattasai .
2.He overthrew the Indo-Greek and Indo-Parthian rulers.
4.Susarma was the last ruler of Kanva dynasty
3. He established himself as a sovereign ruler of Bacteria. 5.Who was considered the best known Indo-Greek King. Why?
4.He extended his power in Kabul, Gandhara and upto Indus. 1.Menandas one of the best known Indo-Greek kings.
2. He is said to have ruled a large kingdom in the north-west of
7.Name the Buddhist saints and scholars who adorned the the country.
court of Kanishka? 3.tHis coins were found over an extensive area ranging from
1. Kanishka was an ardent Buddhist. Kabul valley and Indus river to westernUttar Pradesh.
2. His court was adorned with a number of Buddhist saints and 4.This Milinda is identifed with Menander.
scholars, like Asvaghosha, Vasumitra and Nagarjuna 5.Menander is believed to have become a Buddhist and
promoted Buddhism
VIII. Answer the following
1.Who invaded India after the decline of the Mauryan empire? 6.Who was Sakas?
1 The break-up of Mauiyan empire resulted in the invasions of 1. Sakas as nomads came in huge number and spread all over
Sakas, Scythians, Parthians, Indo-Greeks or Bactria Greeks and northern and western India.
Kushanas from the North-West. 2.They were against the tribe of Turki normads.
2 In the South, Satavahanas became independent after 3. They were Scthians, nomadic ancient Iranians.
Asoka’s death. 4.They were known as Sakas in Sanskrit.
3. There were Sunga and Kanvas in the north before the
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5.The Indo – Greek rule in India was ended by them.
emergence of Gupta dynasty.
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4.Chedis (Kalinga) declared t heir Independence 7.Give an account of the religious policy of Kanishka.?
5. Though Magadha ceased to be the premier state of India, it 1. Kanishka was an ardent Buddhist.
continued to be a great centre of Buddhist culture 2. His empire was a Buddhist empire.
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3.He adopted Buddhism under the influence of Asvaghosha, a
2. Give an account of the conquests of Pushyamitra Sunga.? celebrated monk from Pataliputra.
1. Pushyamitra Sunga established his Sunga dynasty in 4.He was as equal as the exponent and champion of
Magadha. kaMahayanism.
2 He extended his kingdom westward to include Ujjain and 5.He made Buddhism as the state religion.
Vidisha. 6.He sent Buddhist missionaries to Tibet, China and many
3.He successfully repulsed the invasion of Bactria king. countries of Central Asia for the propagation of Buddha’s
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4.He thwarted an attack from the Kalinga king, Kharavela. gospel.
5.He also conquered Vidarbha
Lesson. 3. The Age Of Empires : Guptas And Vardhanas.
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3.Write a note on GautamiputraSatakarni? I. Choose the correct answer:

1. GautamiputraSatakarni was the greatest ruler of the family 1.________ was founder or Gupta dynasty.
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2. In the Nasik prashasti, published by his mother .Gautami (a) Chandragupta I. (b) Sri Gupta.
Balasri, Gautamiputra Satakami is described as the destroyer (c) Vishnu Gopa. (d) Vishnugupta
of Sakas, Yavanas (Greeks) and Pahlavas (Parthians).
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3.The extent of the empire is also mentioned in the record. . 2. Prayog prashasti was composed by …………….
4.Their domain included Maharashtra, north Konkan, Berar, (a) Kalidasa (b)Amarasimha (c) Harisena (d) Dhanvantri
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Gujarat, Kathiawar and Malwa.

5.His ship coins are suggestive of Andhras’ skill in seafaring 3.The monolithic iron pillar of Chandragupta is at ________.
and their naval power. (a) Mehrauli (b) Bhitari (c) Gandhi (d) Mathura
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6.The Bogor inscriptions suggest that South India played an

4.… was the first Indian to explain the process of surgery.
important role in the process of early state formation in
(a) Charaka (b) Sushrut (c) Dhanvantri. (d) Agnivasa
Southeast Asia.
5________ was the Gauda ruler of Bengal.
4.What do you know of Gondopharid dynasty?
(a) Sasanka. (b) Maitraka. (c) Rajavardhana (d) Pulikesin 11
1.Indo – Parthian kingdom or Gondopharid dynasty was
founded by Gondophernes. II. Match the statement with the reason and tick the
2. The domain of Indo-Parthians comprised Kabul and appropriate answer:
Gandhara. 1.Assertion (A) : Chandragupta 1 crowned himself as a
3.The name of Gondophernes is associated with the Christian monarch of a large kingdom after eliminating various small
apostle St. Thomas. states in Northern India.
4.According to Christian tradition, St.Thomas visited the court 2.Reason (R) : Chandragupta I married Kumaradevi of
of Gondophernes. Lichchavi family.
5.St. Thomas converted Gondophernes to Christianity. a Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation V. Match the following:. i .
of A. a. Mihirakula – 1. Astronomy.
c. A is correct but R is not correct. b. Aryabhatta – 2. Kumaragupta.
d. A is not correct but R is correct. c. Painting – 3. Skandagupta.
d. Nalanda University – 4. Caravan trader.
2. Statement I : Chandragupta II did not have cordial e. Sartavaga – 5. Bagh.
relationship with the rulers of South India. (a) 1,2,3,4,5. (b) 2,4,1,2,5. (c) 3,1,5,2,4. (d) 3,2,1,4,5
Statement II : The divine theory of kingship was practised by ii .
the Gupta rulers. a. Bana – 1.10,000 students.
a. Statement I is wrong, but statement II is correct. b. Harsha – 2. Prayag.
b. Statement II is wrong, but statement I is correct. c. Nalanda University – 3. Harshacharita .
c. Both the statements are correct. d..Hiuen – Tsang. – 4. Ratnavali .
d. Both the statements are wrong. e. Buddhist Assembly – 5 Si-Yu-Ki.
a) 4,3,2,1,5. b) 5,2,1,3,4. c) 3,5,1,2,4. d) 2,1,3,4,5.
3. Which of the following is arranged in chronological order?
Answer 3,4,1,5,2.
a.Srigupta –Chandragupta I –Samudragupta –Vikramaditya.
VI.Answer in one or two sentences.
b. Chandragupta I –Vikramaditya –Srigupta –Samudragupta.
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1. Who was given the title Kaviraja? Why ?
c. Srigupta – Samudragupta – Vikramaditya –Chandragupta
1 The title Kaviraja was given to Samudragupta.
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d. Vikramaditya –Srigupta – Samudragupta –Chandragupta I
2. He was a great lover of poetry and music.
4.Consider the following statements and find out which of the
2. What were the subjects taught at Nalanda University?
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following statement(s) is / are correct.
1. Buddhism 2.Yoga 3.Vedic literature 4.Medicine
1.Lending money at high rate of interest was practised.
2. Pottery and mining were the most flourishing industries. 3.Explain the Divine Theory of Kingship?
a. 1. is correct. kaThe divine theory of Kingship meant that king is the
b. 2. is correct. representative of God on earth.
c. Both 1 and 2 are correct.
d. Both 1 and 2 are wrong 4. Highlight the achievement of Guptas in metallurgy.?
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1 The achievement of Guptas in metallurgy was the Mehrauli
5.Circle the odd one. Iron pillar. King Chandragupta installed it in Delhi.
1. Kalidasa, Harisena, Samudragupta, Charaka. 2 This pillar has lasted through the centuries without rusting.
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2. Ratnavali, Harshacharita, Nagananda, Priyadharshika. 5.Who were the Huns?

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1. Huns were the nomadic tribe, who under their great Attila
III. Fill in the blanks:
were terrorising Rome and Constantinople .
1.Sri Meghavarman the king of Ceylon, was a contemporary of
2 They came to India through Central Asia, defeated
Samudragupta.
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Skandagupta and spread across central India.

2. Buddhist monk from China Fahine visited India during the
reign of Chandragupta II. 6.Name the three kinds of tax collected during the Harsha’s
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3. Hun invasion led to the downfall of Gupta Empire.. reign.?

4.Land Tax was the main revenue to the Government. 1 Bhaga. 2.Hiranya. 3.Bali.
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5.The official language of the Guptas was_Sanskrit.

6. Vishnugopal the Pallava king was defeated by 7.Name the books authored by Harsha.?
Samudragupta. Ratnavali, Nagananda and Priyadharshika
7. Harsha was the popular king of Vardhana dynasty..
8.Harsha shifted his captial from Thaneswar to Kanauj. VII. Answer the following briefly :
1. Write a note on Prashasti.?
IV. State whether True or False : 1 Prashasti is a Sanskrit word, meaning commendation
1.Dhanvantri was a famous scholar in the field of medicine. 2. Court poets flattered their kings listing out their
True achievements.
2 The structural temples built during Gupta period resemble 3 These accounts were later engraved on pillars so that the
the Indo-Aryan style False people could read them. .
3.Sati was not in practice in the Gupta Empire.False 4.The Prayog Prashasti, composed by Samudragupta’s court
4.Harsha belonged to Hinayana school of thought.False. poet Harisena was engraved on Allahabad Pillar.
5.Harsha was noted for his religious intolerance.False 5.This Allahabad Pillar inscription is the main source of
information for Samudragupta’s reign.
2 Give an account of Samudragupta’s military conquests.? I. Choose the correct answer:
1. Samudragupta was a great general and he carried on a 1Who among the following built the VaikundaPerumai temple?.
vigorous campaign all over the country. (a) Narasimhavarma II. (b) Nandivarma II.
2. He defeated the Pallava king Vishnu Gopa. (c) Dantivarman. (d) Parameshvaravarma.
3 He conquered nine kingdoms in northern India.
4.He reduced 12 rulers of southern India to the status of 2. Which of the following titles were the titles of Mahendra
feudatories and to pay tribute. Varma I?
5. He received homage from the rulers of East Bengal, Assam, (a) Mattavilasa. (b) Vichitra Chittar.
Nepal, the eastern part of Punjab and various tribes of (c) Gunabara. (d) all the three.
Rajasthan.
3. Which of the following inscriptions describes the victories of
3. Describe the land classification during the Gupta period.? Pulakesin II ?
a. Kshetra –. Cultivable land. (a) Aihole. (b) Sarnath. (c) Sanchi. (d) Junagath.
b. Khila –. Waste land.
II. Read the statement and tick the appropriate answer :
c. Aprahata –. Jungle or forest land.
1.Statement I : Pallava art shows transition from rock-cut
d. Vasti – Habitable land.
monolithic structure to stone built temple.
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e. Gapata Saraha – Pastoral land.
Statement II : Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram is an
(ii) Land Tax was the main revenue to the Government.
example of Pallava art and architecture.
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(iii) The condition of the peasants was pathetic. They were
a. Statement I is wrong.
required to pay various taxes. They were reduced to the
b. Statement II is wrong,
position of serfs.
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c. Both the statements are correct.
4.Write about Sresti and Sarthavaha traders? d. Both the statements are wrong.
1 Sresti : Sresti traders were usually settled at a standard
2 Consider Hie following statement! about Pallava Kingdom..
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place.
Statement I : Tamil literature flourished under Pallava rule, with
2. Sarthavaha : Sarthavaha traders caravan traders who
the rise in popularity of Thevaram composed by Appar..
carried their goods to different places.
Statement II : Pallava King Mahendi avarman was the author
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5.Highlights the contribution of guptas ro architecture.? of the play MattavilasaPrahasana.
1 The Guptas were the first to construct temples, which a. I only. b. II only. c. Both I and II. d. Neither I nor II
evolved from the earlier trandition of rock-cut shrines.
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3.Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakuta

2 The most notable rock-cut caves are found at Ajanta and
dynasty and find out which of the following statements are
Ellora (Maharashtra), Bagh (Madhya Pradesh) and Udaygiri.
correct.
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3.The structural temples built during this period resemble the

1.It was founded by Dantidurga.
characteristic features of the Dravidian style.
2. Amogavarsha wrote Kavirajmarga.
4.Two remarkable examples of Gupta metal sculpture are a
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3. Krishna I built the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.

copper image of Buddha about 18 feet high at Nalanda..
a. 1 only. b. 2 and 3. c. 1 and 3. d. all the three.
Sultanganj Buddha seven-and-a-half feet in height.
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5.Gupta paintings are found on the Fresco of the Ajanta caves 4.Which of the following is not a correct pair?
and the Bagh cave in Gwalior. a. Ellore caves – Rashtrakutas.
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b. Mamallapuram – Narasimhavarma I.
6.Name the works of Kalidasa.?
c. Elephanta caves – Ashoka
1 Kalidasa’s famous dramas were Sakunthala,
d. Pattadakal – Chalukyas
Malavikagnimitra and Vikramaoorvashiyam.
2. Other significant works were Meghaduta, Raghuvamsa, 5.Find out the wrong pair.
Kumarasambava and Ritusamhara. a. Dandin – Dasakumara Charita.
b. Vatsyaya – Bharathavenba.
7.Estimate Harshvardhana as a poet and a dramatist.?
c. Bharavi – Kirataijuneeyam.
1 Harsha, himself a poet and dramatist, gathered around him
d. Amogavarsha – Kavirajamarga.
best of poets and artists.
III. Fill in the blanks :
2. Harsha’s popular works are Ratnavali, Nagananda and
1.Pulakesin II defeated Harsha Vardhana on the banks of the
Priyadharshika.
river Narmada.
3.His royal court was adorned by Banabhatta, Mayura,
2 Narasimhavarma destroyed Vatapi and assumed the title
Hardatta and Jayasena..
Vatapikondan
Lesson. 4.South Indian Kingdoms
3. Ravikirti was the author of Aihole Inscription.
4. Paranjothi was the army general of Narasimhavarma I. Narasimhavarma II, also known as Rajasimha, constructed
5.The music inscriptions in Kudumianmalai _and Thirumayam structural temples using stone blocks.
temples show Pallavas’ interest in music. 4.The best example of the structural temple is Kailasanatha
temple at Kanchipuram.
IV. Match the following: 5.The best example is Vaikunda Perumal temple at Kanchipuram.
1. Pallavas Kanchi. 2. Write a note on Elephanta island, and Kailasanatha temple

2.Eastern Chalukyas. Vengi. at Ellora.?
3.Western Chalukyas. Kalyani. Elephanta island:
4.Rashtrakutas Manyakheta. 1.Elephanta is an island near Mumbai. It is originally known as
Sripuri and the local people called Gharapuri.
V. State True or False :
2The Portuguese named it as Elephanta after seeing the image.
1.The famous musician Rudracharya lived during
Kailasanatha temple at Ellora:
Mahendravarma I. True
1 Krishna I built Kailasanatha temple. It was one of the 30
2. The greatest king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty was
temples carved out at Ellora.
Pulakesin II. False
2. The temple covers an area of over 60,000 sq.feet and
3. Mamallapuram is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites..
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vimanam rises to a height of 90 feet.
True.
3 It portrays typical Dravidian features and has a resemblance
4.Thevaram was composed by Azhwars.. False
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of the shore temple at Mamllapuram.
5.The Virupaksha temple was built on the model of Kanchi
Kailasanatha Temple. True Geographiy Lesson 1 , Asia And Europe.
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I. Choose the best answer:
VI. Answer in one or two sentences.
1.Which is not the western margin of Asia?
1.Name the three gems of Kannada literature. ?
(a) Black Sea. (b) Mediterranean Sea.
Pampa, Sri Ponna and Raima. ka
(c) Red Sea. (d) Arabian Sea
2. How can we classify the Pallava architecture?
2. The Intermontane …………… plateau is found between Elbruz
1 Rock – cut temples.
and Zagros.
2.Mahendravarman style.
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(a) Tibet. (b) Iran. (c) Deccan. (d) The Yunnan.
3.Monolithic Rathas, sculptural Mandapas – Mamallan Style.
4.Structural Temples – Rajasimhan style, Nandivarman style. 3.Equatorial climate :
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1 Uniform throughout the year.

3.What do you know of Gatikai?.
2. The average / mean rainfall is 200 mm.
1. Gatika means monastery or Centre of learning.
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3 The average temperature is 10°C. Of the statements given

2. It was popular during the Pallava times at Kanchi..
above,
3. It attracted students from all parts of India and abroad.
(a) i alone is correct. (b) ii and iii are correct.
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4.Panchapandavar rathas are monolithic rathas. Explain? (c) i and iii are correct. (d) i and ii are correct
1.The five rathas (chorits), Popularly called panchapandavar
4.Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer from
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rathes, signify five different style of temple architecture.

the codes given below.
2 Each rather has been carved out of a single rock. So they are
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called monolithic. A. Malaysia. 1.Figs

B Thailand. 2.Rubber
5.Make a note on Battle of Takkolam.?
C. Korea 3.Teak.
1 Krishna III was the last able ruler of Rashtrakuta dynasty,.
D. Israel 4.cherry
2.He defeated the Cholas in the battle of Takkolam (presently
in Vellore Dt) and captured Thanjavur. . a) 2,3,4,1 b) 4,3,2,1 c) . 4,3,1, 2 d) 2,3,4,1
VII. Answer the following : 5.India is the leading producer of …………….

1. Examine Pallavas’ contributions to architecture..? (a) Zinc. (b) Mica. (c) Manganese. (d) Coal
1. Pallava period is known for architectural splendour.
2. Mahendravarman Style: : The best example of 6.The natural boundary between Spain and France is _________.
MahendraVarma style monuments are cave temples at (a) The Alps. (b) The Pyrenees
Mandagapattu, Mahendravadi, Mamandur, Dalavanur, (c) The Carpathian (d) The Caucasus
Tiruchirapalli, Vallam, Tirukazhukkundram and Siyamangalam 7.The western and north – western Europe enjoys mild and
3. Rajasimha Style and Nandivarma Style humid climate. Choose the correct option:
(a) These regions are found near the equator.
(b) It is influenced by the North Atlantic Drift.
(c) It is surrounded by mountains.
(d) All of the above
8.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Europe produces electricity from hydel power.
(b) All the rivers of Europe originate in the Alps.
(c) Most of the rivers in Europe are used for inland navigation.
(d) The rivers of Europe are perennial in nature.
9.Choose the incorrect pair .

(a) The Meseta – Spain .
(b) The Jura – France.
A. Indo – Gangetic plain. B. Manchurian plain.
(c) The Pennines – Italy.
C. Mesopotamia. D. Great plains of China
(d) The Black Forest – Germany
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10.Which country in Europe has a very low density of
correct answer using the codes given below.
population?
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a) 2,1,4,3 b) 2,1,3,4, c)1,2,3,4, d) 1,4,3,2
(a) Iceland. (b) The Netherlands.
(c) Poland. (d) Switzerland. 3.In the given outline map of Asia, the shaded areas indicate
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the cultivation of
II. Fill in the blanks :
1.The Taurus and the Pontine ranges radiate from the knot.
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2 The wettest place in the world is Mawsynram.
3.Iran is the largest producer of in the world.Dates.
4.Europe connected with south and southeast Asia by. Suez.
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5.The national dance of Philippines is.Tiniklingi.
6.The second highest peak in Europe is.The Mont Blanc (4,807m).
7.The type of climate that prevails in the central and eastern
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parts of Europe is.Continental type.

8.The important fishing ground in North Sea is.Dogger Bank.
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9.The density of population in Europe is.34 persons / km2.

10.The river passes through nine countries of Europe.Danube
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III. Match the following :
1 Mesopotamian Plain. Euphrates & Tigris.

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2. Mawsynram. Highest Rainfall.

(a) Sugarcane. (b) Dates. (c) Rubber. (d) Jute
3.Rice Bowl of southeast -
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asia. Thailand. V. Answer in Brief:.

4.Fjord Coast. Norway. 1.Name the important intermontane plateaus found in Asia.?
5.Bull Fighting Spain 1 The plateau of Anatolia, 2.The plateau of Iran
3. The plateau of Tibet
IV. Let us Learn:.
1.Assertion (A): Italy has dry summers and rainy winters. 2. Write a short note on monsoon climate.?
2 Reason (R): It is located in the Mediterranean region. 1 The south, south east and eastern parts of Asia are strongly
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct influenced by mansoon winds.
explanation for A. 2 Summer is hot and humid. Winter is cool and dry.
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct 3 The summer mansoon winds bring heavy rainfall to India,
explanation for A. Bangladesh, Indo – China, Philippines.
(c) A is true, but R is False (d) A is false, but R is true.
3. How does physiography play a vital role in determining the
2. Places marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the given map are noted population of Asia?
for the following plains. 1 In Asia, the population is unevenly distributed because of
various physical features. 2.Cold desert: Hot desert:
2 River plains increasing of high population.
3. Desert fields affects the increasing of high population A barren or desolate area A barren or desolate area
especially sandy region of often sandy region of little
4.Name the ports found is Asia.? little rainfall, rainfall
1. Tokyo. 2. Shanghai. 3.Singapore. 4.Hongkong.
Gobi and Taklamakan The Arabian, The Tha
5.Chennai 6.Mumbai. 7.Karachi. 8.Dubai
3.Thunder Taiga
5.Asia is called the ‘Land of Contrasts’- Justify.?
1. Asia is the biggest continent has different types of The Arctic and northern They are found in the south
land features such as mountain,plateau, plain, valley, bay, Scandinavian highland have of the Tundra region in
island etc.. Tundra type of vegetation. Norway, Sweden, Finland,
2. Apart from this many races, languages, religions and Germany, Poland, Austria
cultures are followed by people who live in Asia.
The winters are very long The winters are long and
Therefore, Asia is called ‘the land of contrasts’. and severe summers are cold. Summers are short and
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very short and warm warm.
6.Name the important mountains found in the Alpine
system.?
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1. The Sierra Nevada. 2. The Pyrenees. 3.The Alps. highlands
4.The Apennines. 5.The Dinaric Alps.
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6.The Caucasus. 7.The Carpathian This region includes the The Alpine mountain system
mountains and platea us of consists of a chain of young
7.What are the important rivers of Europe? Norway, Sweden, Finland, fold mountains found in the
Volga, Danube, Dnieper, Rhine, Rhone, Po and Thames.
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8. Name a few countries which enjoy the Mediterranean This region has fjord coast. It The Pyrenees is a natural
was created by glaciations.It boundary between Spain and
type of climate.?
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was created by glaciations. France.
1. Spain 2. France 3. Italy 4.Sicily
VII. Give Reasons:
9.Give a short note on the population of Europe.?
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1. Asia is the leading producer of rice?

1. Europe is the third-most populous continent, after Asia 1 In Asia, India has the largest area of arable lands.
and Africa. The population density in Europe is.34 2.Agriculture is intensively practised in the riverine plains of
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persons / km2. Asia

2. High population density is often associated with the
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2Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world,

coalfields of Europe.
1 Approximately six tenth of the world population lives in Asia.
3. Monaco, Malta, San Marino, and the Netherlands are
2. The population is unevenly distributed because of various
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the most densely populated countries; Iceland and

physical features.
Norway have very low density of population.
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3 Europe is called a giant peninsula.

10.Name the important festivals celebrated in Europe.? 1. Europe covers an area of 10.5 million sq.km. ,
1. Christmas 2. Easter. 3.Good Friday. 2. It is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean in the North, the Black
4.The saint Day. 5.Redentone. Sea and Mediterranean Sea in the south, the Atlantic Ocean in
6.Tomatina. 7.Cornival. the west and the Ural mountains in the east .
VI. Distinguish.
4.Although Western Europe is located in the high latitudes, it
1.Intermontane plateaus: Southern plateaus: Isas a moderate climate? .
1 North Atlantic Drift is a warm ocean current which brings
Intermontane plateaus The southern plateaus warmth to the western Europe.
are found in the mountain are relatively lower than 2. The westerly wind further transports warmth across Europe.
ranges the northern plateaus. VIII. Answer in Paragraph
1.Give an account of the drainage system in Asia?
Eg, The plateaus Anatolia Eg,The plateaus, Arabian
1The rivers of Asia originate mostly from the central.highland.
Iran, Tibet Deccan, Yunnan
2.The Ob, Yenise and Lena are the major rivers that flow (a) Southern Hemisphere (b) Western Hemisphere.
towards the north and drain into the Arctic Ocean. (c) Northern Hemisphere. (d) Eastern Hemisphere
3 These rivers remain frozen during winter.
4..On the other hand, South Asia has many perennial rivers like 4.The 23 1/2° N line of latitude is called ………
Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga and Irrawaddy. (a) Tropic of Capricorn. (b) Tropic of Cancer.
5.These rivers originate from the snow covered high (c) Arctic Circle. (d) Antarctic Circle
mountains that do not freeze during winter.
5.180° line of longitude is _______.
6. The Euphrates and Tigris flow in West Asia.
(a) Equator. (b) International Date Line.
2. Describe the mineral sources found in Asia.? (c) Prime Meridian. (d) North Pole
1 Iron ore : Asia has the largest deposits of iron ore in the
6.The Sun is found overhead the Greenwich Meridian at ………
world. China, India, Turkey, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand,
(a) 12 midnight. (b) 12 noon. (c) 1 p.m. (d) 11 a.m.
Myanmar have iron ore deposit.
2. Coal. China and India are the largest producers of coal in 7.A day has _____.
Asia. (a) 1240 minutes. (b) 1340 minutes.
3.Petroleum :Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Iran, Bahrain, Qatar and UAE (c) 1440 minutes. (d) 1140 minutes
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4.Bauxite is found in India and Indonesia.
5.Mica is found in India. 8.Which of the following lines of longitude is considered for
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6.Tin is found in Myanmar, Thailand,Malaysia and Indonesia. the Indian Standard Time?
(a) 82 1/2° E. (b) 82 1/2° W. (c) 81 1/2° W (d) 81 1/2° W
3.What are fjords? How do they protect harbours from bad
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weather conditions? 9.The total number of lines of latitude are ________.
1. In Europe, the North Western Highlands region includes the (a) 171. (b) 161. (c) 181. (d) 191
mountains and plateaus of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Scotland
10.The total number of lines of longitude are …………….
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and Iceland.
(a) 370. (b) 380. (c) 360. (d) 390.
2 This region has the most beautiful fjord coast.
3.A fjord is a narrow and deep sea inlet between steep cliffs. II Fill in the blanks:
4.It helps in the following ways. 1.The line of latitude which is known as the Great Circle is
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It reduces the speed of wind, irrespective of its direction. Equator
The force of sea waves are also controlled. 2. The imaginary lines drawn horizontally on Earth from the
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5.Hence, areas with fjords are best suited for natural harbours. West to East are called Parallels of latitude
3.The 90° lines of latitude on the Earth are called North Pole
4.Describe the climatic divisions of Europe.?
and South Pole. .
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4.The Prime Meridian is also called Greenwich Meridian
polar climate.
5.The world is divided into time zones 24 time zone
2. The Mediterranean climate of the south has warm summer
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and rainy winter. III. Circle the odd one .

3. The western and north western parts have a mild, generally 1 North pole, south pole, equvator, International date line.
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humid climate, influenced by the North Atlantic Drift. 2.Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of cancer, Equvator,
4.In central and eastern Europe, the climate is humid prime Meridian
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Continental type. 3.Torrid Zone, Time zone, Temperate zone, Frigid zone
5. The whole of Europe is subject to the moderating influence 4.Royal Astronomical observatory, prime Meridian,
of prevailing westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean. Greenwich Meridian, ,International date line.
5.10' North. 20' South, 30 'North, 40' West
Lesson 2 Globe.
IV. Match the following.
I Choose the best answer :
1.The shape of the Earth is _______. 1 0° line of latitude. Equator
(a) Square. (b) Rectangle. (c) Geoid. (d) Circle 2.0° line of longitude. Greenwich.
3.180° line of longitude. International Date Line.
2.The North Pole is …………….
4.90° line of latitude Pole
(a) 90° N Latitude. (b) 90° S latitude.
(c) 90° W Longitude. (d) 90° E longitude. V. Examine the following statements :
1. The Earth is spherical in shape.
3. The area found between 0° and 180° E lines of longitude is
2.The shape of the Earth is called a geoid.
called ___.
3.The Earth is flat. ,IX. Give Reasons :
Look at the options given below and choose the correct 1.The 0° line of longitude is called the Greenwich Meridian.?
answer. This line of longitude is called the Prime Meridian and it is also
(a) 1 and 3 are correct. (b) 2 and 3 are correct. known as the Greenwich Meridian because it passes through
(c) 1 and 2 are correct. (d) 1,2 and 3 are correct Greenwich.
VI. Examine the following statements : 2. The regions on Earth between North & South lines of
Statement I : The lines of latitude on Earth are used to find the latitude (66 V20) and poles (90°) is called Frigid. Zone? .
location of a place and define the heat zones on Earth.. This region receives very slanting rays of the sun.The temperature is
Statement II: The lines of longitudes on Earth are used to find very low.Hence,this region is known as Frigid zone
the location of a place and to calculate time.
3.The International Date Line runs zigzag.?
Choose the correct option : 1. If the line is drawn straight, two places in the same country
(a) Statement I is correct; II is wrong. world have different dates.
(b) Statement I is wrong; II is correct. 2. So the International Date line is found zigzag in certain
(c) Both the statements are correct. places to avoid confusion..
(d) Both the statements are wrong
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VII. Name the following : 1 What are the uses of globe?
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.Latitudes. not able to see the Earth as a whole.
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2. The imaginary lines drawn vertically on Earth.? 2.But when we travel to space, we can see the Earth as a whole.
Longitudes. 3 So, in order to see the shape of the Earth as a whole and to
3.The three dimensional model of the Earth.? know its unique features, a three dimensional model of the
globe. Earth was created with a specific scale in the name of globe.
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4.India is located in this hemisphere based on lines of
2 How are the hemispheres divided on the basis of lines of
longitude. ?
latitude and longitude? Explain with diagrams. ?
Eastern hemisphere
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5.The network of lines of latitude and longitude.?
i) The area of the earth
Earth grid
found between the equator
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1 What is a geoid? is called the Northern
Hemisphere
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shape as it has a very unique shape.
ii) The area of the earth
Hence, its shape is called a geoid
from the equator (0')to the
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2. What is local time? south pole (90' 's) is called

When the sun is overhead on a particular line of longitude, it is the southern hemisphere.
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12 moon at all the places located on that line of longitude.

iii) The part of the Earth
This is called local time.
between the 0' line of
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3. How many times would the sun pass overhead a line of longitude and the 180'East
longitude? line of longitude is known as
The sun is overhead on a line of longitude only once a day Eastern Hemisphere
4.What are lines of latitude and longitude.? iv) The part of the earth
1.The imaginary lines that run east and west direction on the from 0' line of longitude to
Earth are called lines or parallels of latitude. 180 'West line of longitude
2. The imaginary lines drawn vertically connecting the North is called western
pole and the south pole are called lines or meridians of Hemisphere
longitude.
3 What are the significant lines of latitude? Explain the zones
5.Name the four hemispheres of the Earth.? found between them,?
1.Northern Hemisphere, 2.Southern Hemisphere,.
The significant lines of latitude are.
3.Eastern Hemisphere 4.Western Hemisphere.
a) Equator – 0°. .
(b) Tropic of Cancer – 23 1/2°N.
(c) Tropic of Capricorn – 23 1/2°S. 1.Buddhism. 2. Yoga. 3.Vedic literature. 4.Medicine
(d) Antarctic Circle – 66 1/2°S.
3. Write a short note on ‘Thunder and lightning’.?
(e) Arctic Circle – 66 1/2°N.
1. Thunder is a series of sudden electrical discharge resulting
(f) North Pole. – 90°N ◌்
from atmospheric conditions.
(g) South Pole – 90°S.
2. This discharge results in sudden flashes of light and
trembling sound waves which are commonly known as
thunder and lightning.
4.Highlight the achievement of Guptas in metallurgy?

1. The achievement of Guptas in metallurgy was the Mehrauli
Iron pillar. King Chandragupta installed it in Delhi.
2 This pillar has lasted through the centuries without rusting.
5. Name the three kinds of tax collected during the Harsha’s
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1 Bhaga. 2.Hiranya. 3.Bali
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1. What is flood? Explains the do’s and don’ts during floods. ?
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normal limits, especially on the rainfed areas is called a flood.
(ii) During floods – Do’s.

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(i) Torrid zone: The region from the Equator towards the (a) To find out the settlement area whether it is to be affected
Tropic of Cancer (231A°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23 1/2 by flood or not.
40S) is called the Torrid Zone. (b) Keeping radio, torch and additional batteries, storing
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ii) Temperate zone: From the Tropic of Cancer (23!/2°N) to drinking water, dry foods items, salt and sugar. Safeguarding
the Arctic Circle (661/2°N) and from the Tropic of Capricorn materials like kerosene, candle, match box, clothes and
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(23 1/2 0S) to the Antarctic Circle (661/2°S), the Sun’s rays fall valuable things.
slantingly. (c) Keeping umbrella and bamboo poles.
iii) Frigid zone: From the Arctic Circle (66 1/2°N) to the North (d) Keeping first aid box and strong ropes to bind things.
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Pole (90°N) and from the Antarctic Circle (66 1/2 0S) to the (e) To dig canals from the farm land, to drain the excessive
South Pole (90°S), the Sun’s rays fall further inclined, water, keeping sand bags etc.
(iii) During floods – Don’ts.
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throughout the year. Hence, this region is called Frigid Zone.

(a) Try to connect electricity once it is cut.
4.Explain; Indian Standard Time.? (b) Operate vehicles.
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1 The longitudinal extend of India is from 68° 7’E to 97° 25’E. (c) Swim against floods.
2. As many as twenty nine lines of longitude pass through (d) Avoid going on excursions.
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India. (e) Neglect flood warning messages.

3. Having 29 standard time is not logical.
4.Hence 821/2° E line of longitude is observed as the prime Civics Lesson 1 Democracy
meridian to calculate the Indian standard Time. I. Choose the correct answer:
1.The Early man settled near____and practiced agriculture.
Lesson. 3.Understanding Disaster (a) plains. (b) bank of rivers. (c) mountains (d) hills
I. Answer in brief :
2. The birth place of democracy is ………………..
1 Define Disaster.? (a) China. (b) America. (c) Greece. (d) Rome
1 A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a
society involving human and material loss. 3.________ is celebrated as the International Democracy Day.
2. Disaster is broadly classified into natural and man-made (a) September 15. (b) October 15.
disasters. (c) November 15. (d) December 15
2. What were the subjects taught at Nalanda University? 4.Who has the right to work in a direct Democracy?
(a) Men. (b) Women.
II. Fill in the blanks : (c) Representatives. d) All eligible voters
1.Direct Democracy is practiced in Switzerland.
2.The definition of democracy is defined by Abraham Lincoln. II. Fill in the blanks :
3.People choose their representatives by giving their Votes. 1. Tamilnadu is the fist state in India to introduce town
4.In our country Representative democracy is in practice. Panchayat.
2.The Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in the year April 24,1992.
III. Answer the following : 3.The tenure of the local body representative is five years..
1 What is Democracy? 4.Walajahpet in Vellore Dt.is the first municipality in Tamil
1. The citizens of a country select their representatives Nadu.
through elections. III Match the following
2 Thus they take part in the direct governance of a country.
This is termed democracy. 1.Grama Sabha. Permanent Unit.
2. Panchayat union. Block Development officer.
2. What are the types of democracy? 3.Town Panchayat. Executive Officer.
Direct democracy and Representative democracy 4.Local body election State Election Commission
3.Define Direct Democracy.? IV. Answer the following :
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1 In a direct democracy, only the citizens can make laws. 1.Is there any corporation in your district? Name it.?
2. All changes have to be approved by the citizens. Chennai Corporation.
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Switzerland. 2 What is the need for local bodies?
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4.Define: Representative Democracy? them directly in governance, there is need for an effective
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people. 3. What are the divisions of a rural local body?
The rural local bodies are Categorized into Village Panchayats,
5.What are the salient features of our constitution that you Panchayat Unions and District Panchayats.
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maintains law and order. The Urban local bodies are Categorized into City Municipal
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2.It ensures freedom, equality and justice to everyone. Corporations, Municipalities and Town Panchayats.
3 It defines the political principles, the structure of
5.Who are the representatives elected in a Village Panchayat?
government, the powers and responsibilities.
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4.It fixes the Rights and Duties and Directive Principles of the
4.District Panchayat Ward Councillor.
Citizens.
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1. Drinking-Water Supply.
Lesson 2 Local Bodies – Rural And Urban
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2. Street Light.
I. Choose the correct answer:
3.Maintenance of Clean Environment.
1._________ is set up w ith several village panchayat.
4.Primary Health facilities.
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(a) Panchayat Union. (b) District Panchayat.

5.Corporation Schools.
(c) Taluk. (d) Revenue village
6.Birth and Death registration etc.
2. … is National Panchayat Raj Day.
7.List out a few means of revenue of village Panchayats.?
(a) January 24. (b) July 24. (c) November 24. (d) April 24
1. House Tax. 2.Professional Tax. 3.Tax on shops.
3.The oldest urban local body in India is _________. 4.Water charges. 5.Specific fees for property tax.
(a) Delhi. (b) Chennai. (c) Kolkata. (d) Mumbai 6.Specific fees for transfer of immovable property.
7.Funds from Central and State Governments, etc.
4.The district has the highest number of Panchayat Unions..
(a) Vellore. (b) Thiruvallore. (c) Villupuram. (d) Kanchipuram 8.When are Grama Sabha meetings convened? What are the
special on those days?
5.The head of a corporation is called a_________. 1 The Grama Sabha meetings are Convened on January 26,
(a) Mayor. (b) Commissioner . May 1, August 15, and October 2.
(c) Chair Person. (d) President 2.These days are celebrated as National festival days every
year.
1.Grama Sabha. 2.Three tier local body governance. 9.What are the special features of Panchayat Raj system?
3. Reservations. 4.Panchayat elections. 5.Tenure.
6.Finance Commission. 7.Account and Audit, etc. percent and injuries 4.8 percent over that of the previous year
10.What is the importance of Grama Sabha? 4.Debate : Is Wearing helmet necessary?

1 Grama Sabha is essential for the effective functioning of 1 It is important for motor cyclists to understand the risks of
Village Panchayat. riding without a helmet.
2 It enhances public participation in the planning and 2. Riders who do not wear helmets are at risk of suffering
implementation of schemes for social benefit. traumatic brain injury if they are in an accident.
3 Without protection, the head is vulnerable to a traumatic
Lesson. 3.Road Safety impact in an accident even when travelling at low speeds..
Answer the following : 4.Wearing helmet is absolutely necessary for riders and pillion
1 Prepare the slogans for road safety ? riders.
1 Alert today – Alive tomorrow.
5.Draw posters related to road safety?
2. Leave sooner, drive slower, live longer.
3. Speed thrills but kills.
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2. The Report, prepared by the Transport Research Wing of the
Ministry of Road Transport and highways, discovered that a
total of 4,64,910 road accident were reported by States and
Union territories in the calender year of 2017,.
3.The subject of road safety is an important one. Victims of hit
and run cases would now be compensated for up to Rs one
million in case of road accident fatalities.
4.Among vehicle categories involved in road accidents, two-
wheelers accounted for the highest share (33.9%) in total
accidents and fatalities (29.8%) in 2017.
5. However there has been a decline in the total number of
road accidents as compared with the year 2016. In percentage
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SOCIAL SCIENCE TERM- III

K. Vengadeswari, B.T Asst,

2. The Post-Mauryan India.

4.South Indian Kingdoms.

1.Asia and Europe

( a) Karikala won the battle of Talayalanganam period?

(c) The earliest literature of the Sangam age was written

ancient Tamizhagam was.

1. Discuss the status of women in the Sangam Society.?

5.Sakas ruled over Gandhara region. 1.Patanjali Second grammarian.

Statement II : Indo-Greek rule was ended by the Kushan as.

c. Both statements are correct.

3.Circle the odd one. only for 45 years.

Devabhtu. 1. The Satavahana king Hala was himself a great scholar of

3.Write a note on GautamiputraSatakarni? I. Choose the correct answer:

Gujarat, Kathiawar and Malwa.

6.The Bogor inscriptions suggest that South India played an

2. Ratnavali, Harshacharita, Nagananda, Priyadharshika. 5.Who were the Huns?

Skandagupta and spread across central India.

3. Hun invasion led to the downfall of Gupta Empire.. reign.?

5.The official language of the Guptas was_Sanskrit.

3.Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakuta

3.The structural temples built during this period resemble the

3. Krishna I built the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.

1. Pallavas Kanchi. 2. Write a note on Elephanta island, and Kailasanatha temple

1 Uniform throughout the year.

3 The average temperature is 10°C. Of the statements given

rathes, signify five different style of temple architecture.

called monolithic. A. Malaysia. 1.Figs

VII. Answer the following : 5.India is the leading producer of …………….

8.Which of the following statements is incorrect?

9.Choose the incorrect pair .

parts of Europe is.Continental type.

9.The density of population in Europe is.34 persons / km2.

III. Match the following :

1 Mesopotamian Plain. Euphrates & Tigris.

2. Mawsynram. Highest Rainfall.

asia. Thailand. V. Answer in Brief:.

1. Asia is the leading producer of rice?

persons / km2. Asia

2Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world,

the most densely populated countries; Iceland and

3 Europe is called a giant peninsula.

1. The climate of Europe varies from the subtropical to the

and rainy winter. III. Circle the odd one .

VIII. Answer Briefly : (0')and the North pole (90'N)

The Earth cannot be compared with any other geometrical

2. What is local time? south pole (90' 's) is called

12 moon at all the places located on that line of longitude.

4.Highlight the achievement of Guptas in metallurgy?

5. Name the three kinds of tax collected during the Harsha’s

(ii) During floods – Do’s.

throughout the year. Hence, this region is called Frigid Zone.

India. (e) Neglect flood warning messages.

3.Define Direct Democracy.? IV. Answer the following :

1.Panchayat President. 2 Ward members. 3.Councillor.

(a) Panchayat Union. (b) District Panchayat.