Samacheer Kalvi 10th Social Science Booklet

Unit -1. Outbreak of World War I and Its Aftermath.

I.  Choose the correct answer: 

1. What were the three major empires shattered by the end of First World War?

a) Germany, Austria Hungary, and the Ottomans   

b) Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia

c) Spain, Portugal and Italy    

d) Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

2. Which country emerged as the strongest in East Asia towards the close of nineteenth century?

a) China                    b) Japan                     c) Korea                    d) Mongolia

3. What is the Battle of Marne remembered for?

a) air warfare            b) Trench warfare         c) submarine warfare     d) ship warfare

4. To which country did the first Secretary General of League of Nations belongs?

a) Britain                     b) France                       c) Dutch                         d) USA

5. Which country was expelled from the League of Nations for attacking Finland?

a) Germany                b) Russia                         c) Italy                            d) France

II. Fill in the blanks:

1.Japan forced a war on China in the year _______. 1894

2. The new state of Albania was created according to the Treaty of ____ signed in May 1913. LONDON

3. Japan entered into an alliance with England in the year______. 1902

4. In the Balkans ________had mixed population. MACEDONIA

5. In the battle of Tannenberg ________suffered heavy losses. RUSSIA

6. As Prime Minister represented France in Paris Peace Conference. CLEMENCEAU

7. Locarno Treaty was signed in the year __________. 1925

III. Choose the correct statement:

1. i) The Turkish Empire contained many non-Turkish people in the Balkans.

ii) Turkey fought on the side of the central powers iii) Britain attacked Turkey and captured Constantinople

iv) Turkey’s attempt to attack Suez Canal but were repulsed.

a) i) and ii) are correct        b) i) and iii) are correct            c) iv) is correct   d) i), ii) and iv) are correct

2. Assertion: Germany and the United States were producing cheaper manufactured goods and capturing England’s markets.

Reason: Both the countries produced required raw material for their industries.

a) Both A and R are correct               b) A is right but R is not the correct reason

c) Both A and R are wrong                d) R is right but it has no relevance to A.

3. Assertion: The first European attempts to carve out colonies in Africa resulted in bloody battles. Reason: There was stiff resistance from the native population.

a) Both A and R are correct             b) A is right but R is not the correct reason

c) Both A and R are wrong                 d) R is right but it has no relevance to A.

IV. Match the following:

ANSWERS :-

1. Treaty of Brest – Litovsk          – Versailles                     1. Russia with Germany
2. Jingoism                                     – Turkey                          2. England
3. Kemal Pasha                             – Russia with Germany     3. Turkey
4. Emden                                       – England                         4. Madras
5. Hall of Mirrors                          – Madras                           5. Versailles

V. Answer briefly:

1. How do you assess the importance of Sino-Japanese 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‘s Jingoism      France‘s Chauvinism    Germany‘s Kultarr were militant forms of nationalism

4. What do you know of trench warfare?

Trenches dug by troops enabled soldiers to safely stand and protect themselves form enemy fire.

The typical trench system in world war considered of two to four trench lines running parallel to each other. The battle of Marne is memorable for trench warfare.

5. What was the role of Mustafa Kemal Pasha?

Turkey‘s rebirth as a nation thanks to the role played by Mustafa Kemal Pasha was remarkable. Kemal pasha modernized turkey and changed it out of all recognition.

The support of the Soviet Union was of great help to him

6. List out any two causes for the failure of the League of Nations.

It lacked the military power of its own, it could not enforce its decisions.

The founders of this peace organization underestimated the power of nationalism.

VI. Answer the following in detail:

1. Discuss the main causes of the First World War.

 i) European Alliances and Counter alliances:

In 1990 the European Great Powers were divided into two armed camps. It was consisted of the Central powers, and Allied Powers. Central Powers formed the Triple Alliances. Allied power formed Triple entente.

ii) Violent Forms of Nationalism:

With the growth of nationalism, the attitude of ―my country right or wrong I supported it‖ developed.

iii) Aggressive attitude of German Emperor:

Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II Germany was ruthlessly assertive and aggressive.     He proclaimed that Germany would be the leader of the world.         The German navy was expanded against Britain.

iv) Hostility of France towards Germany:

France and Germany were old rivals of the defeat of 1871 and loss. Germany interference in Morocco added to the bitterness.

v) The Balkan Wars:

It was formed to free from Turkish power.          Albania was created. Balkan states divided up Macedonia. Turkey was reduced.           Bulgaria attacked Serbia and Greece.     Bulgaria was easily defeated.

vi) Immediate Cause:

The climax to these events in the Balkans occurred in Sarajevo in Bosnia. On 28 June 1914 the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, nephew and heir to Franz joseph, emperor of Austria- Hungary, was assassinated by princip, a Bosnian Serb Austria saw in this an opportunity to eliminate Serbia as an independent state. The German army which was planning a war against both France and Russia wanted to use the Occasion to its advantage.

2. Highlight the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles relating to Germany.

All central powers were directed to pay war indemnity.The German army was to limited. The union of Austria and Germany was forbidden and Germany was to acknowledge and respect the independence of Austria. Germany was forced to revoke the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and Bucharest. Alsace – Lorraine was returned to France.

3. Estimate the work done by the League of Nations, pointing out the reasons for its failure?

 i) Activities of the League:

• The league was called in to settle a number of disputes between 1920 and 1925. The League was successful in three issues.
• In 1920 a dispute arose between Sweden and Finland over the sovereignty of the Aaland Islands.
• The third dispute was between Greece and Bulgaria in 1925. Greece invaded Bulgaria and the League ordered a ceasefire.By this treaty, Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain, and Italy, mutually guaranteed peace in Western Europe.

ii). Causes of Failure:

• The League appeared to be an organization of those who were victorious in the First World War. Though it had a world-wide membership it became very much the centre of European diplomacy.
• The unanimity of members was required for all its decisions on political issues.   Since it lacked the military power. The founders of this peace organization underestimated the power of nationalism. The principle of ―collective security‖ of its own, it could not enforce its decisions. could not be applied in actual practice.

VII. Mark the following countries on the world map:

1. Great Britain 2. Germany      3. France          4. Italy 5. Morocco      6. Turkey

7. Serbia           8. Bosnia          9. Greece         10. Austria-Hungary     11. Bulgaria    

12. Rumania

Unit : 2. THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO WORLD WARS

I. Choose the correct answer

1. With whom of the following was the Lateran Treaty signed by Italy?

a) Germany b) Russia c) Pope d) Spain

2. With whose conquest did the Mexican civilization collapse?

a) Hernan Cortes

b) Francisco Pizarro

c) Toussaint Louverture

d) Pedro I

3. Who made Peru as part of their dominions?

a) English

b) Spaniards

c) Russians

d) French

4. Which President of the USA pursued “Good Neighbour” policy towards Latin America?

a) Roosevelt

b) Truman

c) Woodrow Wilson

d) Eisenhower

5. Which part of the world disliked dollar imperialism?

a) Europe b) Latin America

c) India d) China

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. The founder of the Social Democratic Party was Ferdinand Lassalle .

2. The Nazi Party’s propaganda was led by Josef Gobbels.

3. The Vietnam Nationalist Party was formed in 1927.

4. The Secret State Police in Nazi Germany was known as Gestapo.

5. The Union of South Africa came into being in May 1910.

6. The ANC leader Nelson Mandela was put behind the bars for 27 years

7. Boers were also known as Afrikaners.

III. Choose the correct statement:

1. i) During World War I the primary task of Italy was to keep the Austrians occupied on the Southern Front

ii) Germany took to Fascism much later than Italy.

iii) The first huge market crash in the US occurred on 24 October 1929.

iv) The ban on African National Congress was lifted in 1966.

a) i) and ii) are correct   b) iii) is correct       c) iii) and iv) are correct      d) i), ii) and iii) are correct

2. Assertion: A new wave of economic nationalism which expressed itself in protectionism affected the world trade. Reason: This was because the USA was not willing to provide economic aid to the debtor countries.

a) Both A and R are correct       b) A is right but R is not the correct explanation

c) Both A and R are wrong        d) R is right but it has no relevance to A

3. Assertion: The Berlin Colonial Conference of 1884–85 had resolved that Africa should be divided into spheres of influence of various colonial powers.

Reason: The war between the British and Boers in South Africa, however, was in defiance of this resolution.

a) Both A and R are right

b) A is right but R is not the right reason

c) Both A and R are wrong

d) A is wrong and R has no relevance to A

V. Answer briefly:

1. What do you know of the White Terror in Indo-China?

In 1929 the Vietnamese soldiers mutinied, and there was a failed attempt to assainate the French Governor – General.

This was followed by a large scale peasant revolt led by the communists. Thousands of rebels were killed.

2. Discuss the importance of Ottawa Economic Summit.

Britain and the member states of the British Empire were signed at an economic summit Ottawa in 1932. In which the participants agreed to give preference to imperial over non-imperial goods.

3. How did Great Depression impact on the Indian agriculture?

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 state doubled.

VI. Answer in detail:

1. Attempt a narrative account of how the process of decolonization happened in India during the inter-war period(1919-39).

i). Dyarchy in Provinces:

The decolonization process started in India from the beginning of the 21th century. In 1919, the Government of India Act introduced Dyarchy.           The Montague declaration of the British government was ―to buy the political peace needed to expand the tax base.

ii). Lack of Measures to Industrialize India:

Despite the discriminating protection given to certain select industries such as sugar, cement, and chemicals. This policy was soon abandoned as many British enterprises were opposed to this.

iii) India in the days of Great Depression:

The Great Depression‘ of 1929 had a disastrous impact on British trade. Foreign investment declined. For the colonial government the expansion of trade was the only ideal mode of economy. By overvaluing Indian currency, the British made imports cheaper.

iv). Impact of Depression on Indian Agriculture:

In terms of prices of agricultural commodities, the obligation of the farmers to the state doubled.

Unit : 3 .WORLD WAR II

I.  Choose the correct answer:-

1. In which year was Sati abolished?

a) 1827             b) 1829                           c) 1826                       d) 1927

2. What was the name of the Samaj founded by Dayanand Saraswati?

a) Arya Samaj    b) Brahmo Samaj            c) Prarthana Samaj   d) Adi Brahmo Samaj

3. Whose campaign and work led to the enactment of Widow Remarriage Reform Act of 1856?

a) Iswarchandra Vidyasagar    b) Raja Rammohan Roy    c) Annie Besant     d) Jyotiba Phule

4. Whose voice was Rast Goftar?

a) Parsi Movement            b) Aligarh Movement    c) Ramakrishna Mission d) Dravida Mahajana Sabha

5. Who was the founder of Namdhari Movement?

a) Baba Dayal Das     b) Baba Ramsingh            c) Gurunanak             d) Jyotiba Phule

6. Who was the founder of Widow Remarriage Association?

a) M.G. Ranade          b) Devendranath Tagore      c ) Jyotiba Phule             d) Ayyankali

6. Who was the author of the book Satyarthaprakash ?

a) Dayananda Saraswathi           b) Vaikunda Swamy           c) Annie Besant     d) Swami Shradanatha

II.  Fill in the blanks:-

1. founded the Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Sangam. RAMA LINGA ADIGAL

2. The founder of Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was  . MAHADEV GOVIND RANADE

3. Gulumgir was written by    . JYOTIBA PHULE

4. Ramakrishna Mission was established by       . SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

5. was the forerunner of Akali Movement SINGH SABHA

6. Oru paisa Tamilan was started by   . IYO THEE THASSAR

III.  Choose the correct statement:

1. i) Raja Rammohan Roy preached monotheism

ii) He encouraged idolatry iii) He published tracts condemning social evils

iv) Raja Rammohan Roy was supported by Governor General William Bentinck

a) i) is correct             b) i) and ii) are correct            c) i), ii) and iii) are correct    d) i), iii) and iv) are correct

2. i) Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang

ii) Prarthana Samaj encouraged interdining and inter-caste marriage

iii) Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of men. iv) Prarthana Samaj had it‗s origin in the Punjab.

a) i) is correct            b) ii) is correct              c) i) and ii) are correct             d) iii) and iv) are correct

3. i) Ramakrishna Mission was actively involved in social causes such as education, health care, relief in time of calamities. ii) Ramakrishna emphasised the spiritual union with god through ecstatic practices.

iii) Ramakrishna established the Ramakrishna Mission iv) Ramakrishna opposed the Partition of Bengal

a) i) is correct            b) i) and ii) are correct                  c) iii) is correct                 d) iv) alone correct

4. Assertion: Jyotiba Phule opened orphanages and homes for widows

Reason: Jyotiba Phule opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage

1. Assertion is correct but reason is not apt to the assertion d) Reason is correct but assertion is irrelevant
2. Assertion is correct and the reason is apt to the assertion     c) Both are wrong

IV.  Match the following:-                        Answers

1. oru paisa tamilan                – Widows Remarriage Reform Act 1. journal
2. Thiruvarutpa                      – Nirankari                                     2. Songs of Grace
3. Baba Dayal Das                 – Adi Bramo Samaj                           3. Nirankari
4. Iswarchandra Vidyasagar   – journal                     4. Widows Remarriage Reform Act
5. Debendranath                       – Songs of Grace                            5. Adi Bramo Samaj

V) Answer briefly:

1. Mention the four articles of faith laid down by Maharishi Debendranath Tagore?

In the beginning there was nothing. The one Supreme Being alone existed who created the Universe. He alone is the God of Truth, Infinite Wisdom, Goodness, and Power, eternal.

Our salvation depends on belief in Him and in His worship in this world and the next. Belief consists in loving Him and doing His will.

2.  Discuss Mahadev Govind Ranade‟s contribution to social reform.

Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade devoted himself to activities such as inter-caste dining, inter caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and depressed classes. Ranade was the founder of the Widow Marriage Association, the Poona Saravajanik Sabha and the Deccan Education Society.

3.  Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal.

Ramalinga adigal showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings including plants is called jeevakarunya. He established the Samarasa Sudha Sanmarga Satya sanga for ―Society for pure Truth in Universal self hood. Ramalinga also established a free feeding house for everyone irrespective of caste of Vadalur.

4.  List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.

The government to legislate against them to Sati, Child Marriage, and Polygamy.    He advocated the rights of Widow to remarry. He wanted polygamyto end. His key role in abolishing sati in 1829.

5.  Highlight the work done by Jyotiba Phule for the welfare of the poor and the marginalized.

Jyotiba Govindrao Phule opened the first school for untouchables in 1852 in Poona.

He launched Truth-Seekers-Society in 1870. Phule opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage. Jyotiba opened orphanage and homes for widows.

VI.  Answer in detail:

1. Discuss the circumstances that led to the Reform movements of 19th century

English education, introduced with the object of producing clerks also produced a new English educated middle class. This class came under the influence of western ideas and thoughts. Christianity also had its effect on the newly emerging middle class.

Though small in number the educated middle class began to take a lead in political as well as in reform movements. Instead they attempted to harmonize both Indian and western cultures. Their ideas and their actions helped to mitigate social evil such as sati, female infanticide and child marriage. The revivalist movements such as the Arya samaj, the Ramakrishna Mission and the Deoband movement.

2.  Evaluate the contributions of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda to regenerate Indian society.

i) Ramakrishna

He is a simple priest of Dakshineswar near Kolkata, gained in the latter half of the 19th was a response to this. He emphasized the spiritual union with god through ecstatic practices such as singing bhajans.

An ardent worshipper of goddess Kali, the sacred mother.    All religions contain the universal elements which, if practiced, would lead to salvation. He said, ―Jiva is Siva‖ (all living beings are God).

The chief spirit behind this task was Vivekananda.

ii) Swami Vivekananda

Narendra Nath Datta (l863–1902), later known as Swami Vivekananda, was the prime follower of Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

He emphasized a cultural nationalism and made a call to Indian youth to regenerate Hindu society. He became famous for his addresses on Hinduism at the 1893 World Congress of Religions in Chicago.

3.  Write an essay on the role played by the 19th century reformers towards the cause of Women.

i). Ram Mohan Roy:

He advocated the rights of widows to remarry. He wanted polygamy to end.

He strongly advocated education for women. It concerned with the prevailing customs of sati, child marriage, and polygamy.

ii).  Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar:

He played a leading role in promoting education of girls and helped them in setting up a number of schools. He dedicated his whole life for the betterment of the child widows of the Hindu society.

iii).  Swami Dayananda Saraswathi:

He declared the practice such as child marriage, the prohibition of widow remarriage. The alleged polluting effects of foreign travel had no scriptural sanction.

iv).  Jyotiba Phule:

Phule opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage, which was prohibited particularly among high- caste Hindus.

Jyotiba and his wife Savitribai Phule devoted their lives for the uplift of the depressed classes and women.

v).  Parsi reform Movement: Behrramiji Malabari organized a campaign for legislation against the practice of child marriage. Baba Ram Singh considered both men and women equal and accepted widow remarriage. He prohibited the dowry system and child marriage.

Unit .6 EARLY REVOLTS AGAINST BRITISH RULE IN TAMIL NADU

I. Choose the correct answer:

1. Who was the first Palayakkarars to resist the East India Company‘s policy of territorial aggrandizement? a) Marudhu brothers b) Puli Thevar c) Velunachiyar d) Veerapandya Kattabomman

2. Who had established close relationship with the three agents of Chanda Sahib? a) Velunachiyar b) Kattabomman c) Puli Thevar d) Oomai thurai

3. Where was Sivasubramanianar executed? a) Kayathar b) Nagalapuram c) Virupachi d) Panchalamkurichi

4. Who issued the Tiruchirappalli proclamation of Independence? a) Marudhu brothers b) Puli Thevar c) Veerapandya Kattabomman d) Gopala Nayak

5. When did the Vellore Revolt breakout? a) 24 May 1805 b) 10 July 1805 c) 10 July 1806 d) 10 September 1806

6. Who was the Commander-in-Chief responsible for the new military regulations in Vellore fort? a)Col. Fancourt b) Major Armstrong c)Sir John Cradock d) Colonel Agnew

7. Where were the sons of Tipu Sultan sent after the Vellore Revolt? a) Calcutta b) Mumbai c) Delhi d) Mysore

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. The Palayakkarars system was put in place in Tamil Nadu by . VISWANATHA NAYAKA 2. Velunachiyar and her daughter were under the protection of for eight years. GOPALA NAYAKAR

3. Bennerman deputed to convey his message, asking Kattabomman to surrender. RAMALINGANAR

4. Kattabomman was hanged to death at . KAYATHAR

5. The Rebellion of Marudhu Brothers was categorized in the British records as the . SECOND PALAYAKKARAR WAR

6. ________________was declared the new Sultan by the rebels in Vellore Fort. FATEH HYDER

III. Choose the correct statement:

1. i.) The Palayakkarars 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

2. i) Under Colonel Campbell, the English Army went along with Mahfuzkhan‘s army. ii) After Muthu Vadugar‘s death in Kalaiyar Kovil 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 to 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

3. Assertion (A): Puli Thevar tried to get the support of Hyder Ali and the French. Reason (R): Hyder Ali could not help Puli Thevar as he was already in a serious conflict with The Marathas. 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

IV. Match the following: ANSWERS

1. Theerthagiri – Vellore Revolt 1. Odanilai

2. Gopala Nayak – Ramalinganar 2. Dindigul

3. Bannerman – Dindigul 3. Ramalinganar

4. Subedar Sheik Adam – Vellore Fort 4. Vellore Revolt

5. Col. Fancourt – Odanilai 5. Vellore Fort

V. Answer the questions briefly:

1. What were the duties of the Palayakkarars?

Palayakkarars free to collect

2. Identify the Palayams based on the division of east and west.

Eastern Palayams: Satt ur, Nagalapuram, Ett ayapuram and panchalamkuruchi

Western Palayams: Uthumalai, Thalavankottai, Naduvankurichi, Singampatti

3. What was the significance of the Battle of Kalakadu?

The Nawab sent an additional contingent of sepoys to mahfurzkhan.

Besides 1000 sepoys of the Company, Mahfuzkhan received 600 more sent by the Nawab.

He also had the support of cavalry and foot soldiers from the carnatic

In the battle at Kalakadu, Mahfurzkhan’s troops were routed.

4. What was the bone of contention between the Company and Kottabomman?

The Company has thus gained the right to collect taxes from panchalankurichi

The Company appointed its collectors to collect taxes from all the palayams.

The collectors humiliated the palayakars and adopted force to collect the taxes.

5. Highlight the essence of the Tiruchirappalli Procalamation of 1801.

The English demanded that the Marudhu pandiyars hand over the fugitives.

But they refused so Colonel Agnew and Colonel Inns marched on Sivagangai.

In June 1801 Marudhu Pandiyars issued a proclamation of Independence which is called Trichirappalli Proclamation

VI. Answer in detail:

1. Attempt an essay of the heroic fight Veerapandya Kattabomman conducted against the East India Company.

1. Veera pandiya Kattabomman becomes the Palayakkarars of panchalankurinji at the age of thirty.
2. Soon several events led to conflicts between Kattabomman and the east India Company.
3. The land revenue arrear from Kattabomman was 3310 pagodas in 1798.
4. Marudhu brothers and Kattabomman jointly decided on confrontation with the English.
5. Bannerman deputed Ramalinganar to convey a message asking Kattabomman to surrender.
6. During the trial Kattabomman bravely admitted all the charges leveled against him.
7. Kattabomman was hanged in a tamarind tree in the old fort of Kayathar.

Unit .7 ANTI-COLONIAL MOVEMENTS AND THE BIRTH OF NATIONALISM

I. Choose the correct Answer

1. Which one of the following was launched by Haji Shariatullah in 1818 in East Bengal? a) Wahhabi Rebellion b) Farazi Movement c) Tribal uprising d) Kol Revolt

2. Who declared that Land belongs to God and collecting rent or tax on it was against divine law? a) Titu Mir b) Sidhu c) Dudu Mian d) Shariatullah

3. Who were driven out of their homeland during the process of creation of Zamins under Permanent Settlement? a) Santhals b) Titu Mir c) Munda d) Kol

4. Find out the militant nationalist from the following. a) Dadabhai Naoroji b) Justice Govind Ranade c) Bipin Chandra pal d) Romesh Chandra

5. When did the Partition of Bengal come into effect? a) 19 June 1905 b) 18 July 1906 c) 19 August 1907 d) 16 October 1905

6. What was the context in which the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act was passed?

a) Kol Revolt b) Indigo Revolt c) Munda Rebellion d) Deccan Riots

7. Who set up the first Home Rule League in April 1916? a) Annie Basant b) Bipin Chandra Pal c) Lala Lajpat Rai d) Tilak

8. Who drew the attention of the British to the suffering of Indigo cultivation through his play Nil darpan?

a) Dina Bandhu Mitra b) Romesh Chandra Dutt c) Dadabhai Naoroji d) Birsa Munda

II. Fill in the blanks

1. was an anti-imperial and anti-landlord movement which originated in and around 1827. WAHHABI REBELLION

2. The major tribal revolt which took place in Chotanagpur region was . KOL REVOLT

3. The Act, restricted the entry of non-tribal people into the tribal land. CHOTANAGPUR TENANCY

4. Chota Nagpur Act was passed in the year . 1908

5. W.C. Bannerjee was elected the president of Indian National Congress in the year . 1885

III. Choose the correct statement:

1 (i) The Company received ₹ 22.5 million from Mir Jafar and invested it to propel the industrial revolution in Britain.

(ii) Kols organized an insurrection in 1831-1832, which was directed against government officers and moneylenders.

(iii) In 1855, two Santhal brothers, Sidhu and Kanu, led the Santhal Rebellion.

(iv) In 1879, an Act was passed to regulate the territories occupied by the Santhals.

a) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct b) (ii) and (iii) are correct c) (iii) and (iv) are correct d) (i) and (iv) are correct

2. (i) One of the most significant contributions of the early Indian Nationalists was the formulation of an economic critique of colonialism. (ii) The early Congress leaders stated that the religious exploitation in India was the primary reason for the growing poverty. (iii) One of the goals of the moderate Congress leaders was to achieve Swaraj or self-rule. (iv) The objective of Partition of Bengal was to curtail the Bengali influence and weaken the nationalist movement. a) (i) and (iv) are correct b) (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct c) (ii) and (iii) are correct d) (iii) and (iv) are correct

3. Assersion (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. Assersion (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

IV. Match the following ANSWERS

1. Wahhabi Rebellion – Luck now 1. Titu Mir

2. Munda Rebellion – Peshwa Baji Rao II 2. Ranchi

3. Begum Hazarat Mahal – Titu Mir 3. Luck now

4. Kunwar Singh – Ranchi 4. Bihar

5. Nana Sahib – Bihar 5. Peshwa Baji Rao II

V Answer the Following questions Briefly

1. How are the peasant uprisings in British India classified?

Restorative Rebellions Religious Movements Social banditry Mass insurrection

2. Name the territories annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse

Satara Sambalpur Punjap Jhansi Nagpur

3. What do you mean by drain of wealth?

The colonial economy was a continuous transfer of resources from India to Britain without any favorable returns back to India. This is called the drain of wealth.

4. Highlight the objectives of Home Rule Movement.

To attain self government within the British empire by using constitutional means. To obtain the status of dominion, a political position accorded later to Australia Canada South Africa, and New Zealand. To use non-violent constitutional methods to achieve their goals.

5. Summarise the essence of Luck now Pact .

The home rule movement and the subsequent reunion of moderates and the militant nationalists opened the possibility of fresh talks with the Muslims. Under the Lucknow pact the congress and the Muslim league agreed that there should be self-government in India as soon as possible.

VI. Answer in detail:

1. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Revolt of 1857?

a). Annexation Policy of British India

i). The Doctrine of Lapse. If a native ruler failed to produce a biological male heir to the throne, the territory was to ‗lapse‘ into British India upon the death of the ruler. Satara, Sambalpur, parts of the Punjab, Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed by the British through the Doctrine of Lapse.

ii). Insensitivity to Indian Cultural Sentiments The dress code was part of their efforts to convert soldiers to Christianity. The sepoys were also upset with discrimination in salary and promotion. Indian sepoys were paid much less than their European counterparts. They felt humiliated and racially abused by their seniors.

b). Consequences of the Revolt: The British would not interfere in traditional institutions and religious matters. The number of Indians restrained from holding important ranks and position. The British took control of the artillery and shifted their recruiting effort to regions and communities.

2. How did the people of Bengal respond to the Partition of Bengal (1905)?

In 1899, Lord Curzon was appointed the Viceroy of India. The idea of partition was devised to suppress the political activities against the British rule in Bengal by creating a Hindu-Muslim divide. Curzon assured Muslims that in the new provinces of East Bengal Muslims would enjoy a unity. Instead of dividing the Bengali people along the religious line partition united them. They protected through prayers, press campaigns, petitions, and public meeting. The boycott of British goods was one such method.

Unit 10. SOCIALTRANSFORMATION IN TAMIL NADU

I. Choose the correct answer:

1. Who established a full-fledged printing press in 1709, at Tranquebar? a) Caldwell b) F.W. Ellis c) Ziegenbalg d) Meenakshisundaram
2. Who founded Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893? a) Rettamalai Srinivasan b) B.R. Ambedkar c) Rajaji d) M.C. Rajah
3. India‘s first organized trade union, the Madras Labour Union was formed in . a) 1918 b) 1917 c) 1916 d) 1914
4. What was established by the Justice Party Government for the selection of Government officials? a) Staff Selection Board b) Public Service Commission c) Provincial Staff Recruitment Board d) Staff Selection Commission
5. Who was the first elected Legislative Council Member from the depressed class in Madras Province? a) M. C. Rajah b) Rettaimalai Srinivasan c) T.M. Nair d) P. Varadarajulu

II. Fill in the blanks:

1. Tamil was the first non-European language that went into print.
2. The College of Fort St. George was founded by F.W. Ellis.
3. Maraimalai Adigal is considered the father of Tamil linguistic purism.
4. Justice Party was the first to approve participation of women in electoral politics.
5. The name Suriyanarayana Sastri changed in Tamil as Parithimar Kalaignar.
6. Abraham Pandithar gave prominence to Tamil music.
7. The first Woman Legislator in India was Muthu Lakshmi Ammaiyar.

III. Choose the correct statement:

1. (i) Thirukkural was one of the earliest Tamil literary texts to be published in 1812. (ii) Maraimalai Adigal collected and edited different palm leaf manuscripts of the Tamil grammars and literature. (iii) Robert Caldwell established the close affinity between the Dravidian languages in contrast with Sanskrit and also established the antiquity of Tamil. (iv) Thiru.Vi. Kalyanasundaram was an early pioneer in the Trade union movement.
   • a) (i) and (ii) are correct b) (i) and (iii) are correct c) (iv) is correct d) (ii) and (iii) are correct
2. Assertion (A): The Justice Party continued to remain in government from 1920-1937 in Madras Presidency. Reason (R): The Congress Party boycotted the Madras Legislature during this period of Dyarchy.
   • a) Both A and R are correct b) A is correct, but R is not the correct explanation c) Both A and R are wrong d) R is correct, but it has no relevance to A

IV. Match the following:

1. Dravidian Home – Maraimalai Adigal 1. Natesanar
2. Thozhilalan – Rettaimalai Srinivasan 2. Singaravelar
3. Tani Tamil Iyakkam – Singaravelar 3. Maraimalai Adigal
4. Jeeviya Saritha Surukkam – Natesanar 4. Rettaimalai Srinivasan

V. Answer briefly:

1. Write a note on Tamil Renaissance.

Tamil was the first non-European language that went into print. This provided the Tamil people with a revelation about their heritage. Modern Tamils founded their social and cultural identify on the ancient Tamil classics.

2. Highlight the contribution of Caldwell for the cause of South Indian languages.

Robert Caldwell expanded this argument in a book titled, A comparative Grammar of the Dravidian or south Indian family of Languages in 1856. He established the close affinity between the Dravidian languages in contrast with Sanskrit.

3. List out the personalities who contributed to the revival of Tamil literature through their writings.

C.W. Damotharanar U.V. Swaminathar S.Vaiyapuri Poet Bharatidasan

4. Discuss the importance of Hindu Religious Endowment Act passed by the Just cite ministry?

The justice party introduced the Hindu religious endowment act in 1926. Enabled any individual irrespective of their caste affiliation. To become a member of the temple committee.

5. Name the newspapers published by the South Indian Liberal Foundation.

Dravidian – Tamil Justice – English Andhra Prakasika – Telugu

6. Estimate Periyar as a feminist.

Periyar was critical of patriarchy He condemned child marriage and he devadasi system.

VI. Answer in detail

1. Attempt an essay on the foundation and development of Tamil Renaissance in the 19th Century.

The cultural hegemony of colonialism and the rise of humanism brought several changes in the socio cultural life. Modern Tamilnadu too experienced such a historical transition. Tamil learning language and culture played a significant role in their identity construction. Tamil was the first non-European language that went into print. Works that can be described as secular were taken up for publishing. Thirukural was one of the earliest Tamil literary texts to be published in 1812. Manonmaniam written by P. Sundaranar.

Ramalinga Adigal and Abraham pandithar are 19th century most famous poets.

2. Describe the background for the formation of the Justice Party and point out its contribution to the cause of social justice.

i). Formation of the Justice Party: On 20 November around 30 prominent non-Bramin leaders. Including Dr.C.Natesanar, Sir PittiTheyagarayar, T.M. Nair and Alamleu Manigai Thayarammal came together to form the south Indian Liberation Federation. The association started publishing three newspapers Dravidian in Tamil, Justice in English, Andhra Prakasika in Telugu. Subbarayalu became the chief minister of the Madras Presidency. ii). Contribution to social justice: The Justice Party is the fountainhead of the non-Brahmin movement in the country. The justice party legacy of social justice owes its existence to the formative years. The justicites removed the legal hindrances restricting inter-caste marriages. Its rule established the Staff Selection Board in 1924 for the selection of government officials. Its introduced the Hindu Religious Endowment (HRE) Act in 1926.

3. Estimate Periyar E.V.R‟s decisive contribution to the social transformation of Tamil Nadu. Periyar E.V.R. promoted khadi and sold it on streets of Tamilnadu. He cut down 500 coconut trees in his farm to support the campaign for prohibition. Periyar proposed a resolution regarding the rights of untouchables to temple entry. In vaikom people protested against this practice so, Periyar led the movement and was imprisoned. Periyar started the Self Respect movement in 1925. Periyar understood the relevance of mass communication in spreading rationalist thought. Periyar objected to terms like ―giving in marriage.