10th Social Science 2marks Questions with Answers for English Medium - Tamilyoungsters
Two marks Questions -Social Science (10th)
1. Define Imperialism
The term imperialism refers to the Policy of extending a country‟s rule over the others.
2. What is colonialism ?
Colonialism refers to the policy of acquiring and maintaining colonies especially for exploitation.
3. How did China become an international colony ?
The Chinese territories were partitioned among the foreign powers for trade rights. Thus China
became an international colony.
4. Write a note on Taiping Rebellion
In 1854 the Chinese rebelled against the native Manchu rulers and the foreigners. This rebellion was
known as Taiping rebellion.
5. What do you know about economic or tariff control ?
Some powerful nations took over the complete charge of the finances of a weaker nations.
6. What was the immediate cause of the First World War ?
The Austrian Crown Prince and his wife were assassinated at Serajevo by a Serbian lad.
7. Why did America enter the First World War ?
Germany drowned the American ship Lusitania. So America entered the war.
8. Mention any two terms of the treaty of Versailles.
1. German army was reduced
2. A huge war loss was imposed on Germany.
9. What are the organs of the League of Nations ?
1. The General Assembly
2. The council
3. The Secretariat
4. The International Court of Justice.
5.International Labour organization
10. What were the causes for the Great Economic Depression ?
1. Collapse of American share market.
2. Speculation on borrowed money.
11. Write a note on national Industrial Recovery Act.
1.Raising wages and 2. Lowering working hours.
12. What does the term “Fascism” mean ?
The term ”Fascism” is derived from the Latin word “Fasces”. It means a bundle.
13. What were the four pillars of Fascism ?
1. Charismatic leadership
2. Single party
3. Terror and
4. Economic control.
14. What did Hitler declare ?
One people, one state and one leader.
15. Write a brief note on Munich agreement.
This agreement was signed between Neville Chamberlain and Hitler at Munich. By this agreement
Germany was allowed to annex Sudetenland but not to conquer any other territories.
16. What was the immediate cause for the second world war ?
Hitler demanded Poland to construct a military road.
He also demanded the surrender of Danzig, Poland refused it.
17. Write a note on the Scorched Earth Policy
1. The Russian followed the Scorched Earth Policy.
2. They abandoned the villages and set fire to crops, roads, railways, factories and even houses.
18. Why did America declare war on Japan ?
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the American fleet stationed at Pearl Harbour.
19. What are the main objectives of the UNO ?
To maintain international peace, friendly relations and settle international disputes.
20. Mention some of the specialized agencies of the UNO.
1. The World Health Organisation (WHO)
2. UNESCO
3. UNICEF
4.ILO
5. FAO and
6. IBRD
21. Mention any two achievements of the UNO
1. Nuclear Test Ban treaty - 1963
2. CTBT – 1996
3. Settled the Korean problem
22. What are the principal objectives of the EU ?
Citizenship, ensure Civil rights, social progress, European Security and Justice.
23. What are the organs of the EU ?
1.European Parliament
2.European Council
3.European commission
4.Court of Justice
5.Court of Auditors.
24. What is the significance of the Euro ?
1. Single European currency, circulated on 1st
January2002
2. The symbol of the Euro is €
3. Euro eliminated foreign exchange
4. It promotes free trade policy
25. Name the important leaders and centres of the mutiny.
Rani Lakshmi Bai, TantiaTope, Nana Saheb, Begum Hazrat Mohal and Kunwar Singh
Cetres: Barrackpore, Meerut, Delhi,Lucknow,Agra, Jansi, Banaras, Central India, etc.
26. Mention the importance of Queen Victoria‟s proclamation.
1.The Magna Carta of India.
2.India came under the direct control of British
3.regard to ancient customs and rites.
27. What was the immediate cause for the Revolt of 1857?
The greased cartridges supplied for the new Enfield Riffle was the immediate cause for the revolt.
28. What are the services rendered by the Agra Samaj ?
Arya Samaj opposed : Child marriage, polygamy, Purdha system, Casteism and Sati
Samaj Support : Women education, intercaste marriage and inter dining.
29. What are the teachings of Vallalar ?
1. Condemned inequalities.
2. Compassion to all living things
3. Service to mankind
4. Preached Jeeva Karunya.
30. Mention the main principles of the Theosophical society .
1. To develop the feelings of fraternity
2. To study ancient religion, philosophy and science
3. To find out the laws of nature.
31. Point out the impacts of social and Religious reform movements in the 19th
Century ?
1. These movements helped to abolish Sati, Child marriage and unsociability
2. It promoted education, encouraged widow remarriage, inter-caste marriages and inter dining
32. What were the aims of the Indian National Congress ?
1. Expansion and greater representation of legislative Councils
2. Freedom of press
3. Holding of Indian Civil Service examination in India.
4. Reduction of Military expenditure
5. Taxation should be made lighter
33. Name some of the important moderate leaders
S.N.Banerjee, Naoroji, Mehta, Gokhale and M.G.Ranade.
34. Mention the importance of Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress 1916
1. The moderates and the extremists joined together.
2. The Congress and Muslim league Co-operated with each other to achieve self Government
35. What are the changes introduced by the Government of India Act of 1935?
1. Introduced provincial autonomy
2. Abolished diarchy in the provinces
3. Established Federal Government at the Centre.
4. Federal Court
5. Federal Reserve Bank
36. What was the resolution passed in the Lahore session of the Congress in 1929?
1. Congress met under the leadership of Nehru
2. It declared Poorna Swaraj
3. The tri-colour flag was unfurled
37. Write a short note on the cabinet Mission
1. Pethick Lawrence, A.VL.Alexander and Sir Stafford Cripps visited India
2. It proposed to form a Constituent Assembly.
3. It recommended an interim government
38. Write a brief note on Vellore Mutiny
1. The Revolt broke out in 1806
2. Hindu soldiers were prohibited from smearing religious marks on their fore head.
3. The Muslims were ordered to shave their beard and trim their moustache.
4. The second son of Tipu Fatch Hyder declare as the ruler.
39. Write a note on the welfare measures taken by Kamaraj
1. Opening of new schools, free education, mid-day meals scheme.
2. Constructed dams and canals to improve agriculture.
3. Started new industries.
40. Why do we call Periyaras “Vaikom Hero”?
In Vaikom the people of downtrodden community were allowed to enter into the temple with the effort taken
by Periyar. So he is called the Vaikom Hero.
41. Narrate Dr.Muthu Lakshmi‟s role in the agitation against Devadasi system.
1. She fought vigorously against this system
2. She made active propaganda against devadasi system
3. This system was abolished bylaw.
