12 th Std Class History - Importance questions with Answer Key

12 th Std Class History - Importance questions with Answer Key

Lesson 1.     India Under the English East India Company: Warren Hastings (1772-1785)

India Under The English East India Company: Warren Hastings -- - Download - Key Answer
The English East India Company -- - Download - Key Answer
The Regulating Act of 1773 and Merits and Demerits of the Act -- - Download - Key Answer
First Anglo-Maratha War -- - Download - Key Answer
The Second Anglo-Mysore War -- - Download - Key Answer
The Impeachment and Estimate of Warren Hastings -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 2.     Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793)

Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) -- - Download - Key Answer
Tipu Sultan and the Third Mysore War -- - Download - Key Answer
Cornwallis : Administrative, Revenue, Judicial Reforms -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 3.     The Marquess of Wellesley (1798-1805)

The Marquess Of Wellesley (1798-1805) -- - Download - Key Answer
The Marquess Of Wellesley : The Subsidiary System -- - Download - Key Answer
The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799) -- - Download - Key Answer
Wellesley and the Marathas -- - Download - Key Answer
The Second Maratha War (1803-1805) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 4.     Lord Hastings (1813-1823)

Lord Hastings (1813-1823) -- - Download - Key Answer
War against the Gurkhas (1814-16) -- - Download - Key Answer
Suppression of the Pindaris -- - Download - Key Answer
Downfall of the Maratha Confederacy -- - Download - Key Answer
Third Maratha War (1817-1819) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 5.     Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835)

Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835) -- - Download - Key Answer
Charter Act of 1833 -- - Download - Key Answer
Reforms of Lord William Bentinck -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 6.     Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)

Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) -- - Download - Key Answer
Lord Dalhousie : Policy of Annexation -- - Download - Key Answer
Domestic Reforms of Dalhousie -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 7.Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British

Revenue Administration And Economic Policy Of The British -- - Download - Key Answer
British Agrarian Policy -- - Download - Key Answer
Zamindari, Ryotwari, Mahalwari Settlement -- - Download - Key Answer
British Policy towards Indian Handicrafts -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 8.     Educational and Social Reforms

Educational And Social Reforms of British in India -- - Download - Key Answer
Language and Education Policy of British in India -- - Download - Key Answer
Struggle against the Caste System and the related Legislation in India -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 9.     Palayakkarar Rebellion

Palayakkarar Rebellion -- - Download - Key Answer
Puli Thevar -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Vira Pandya Kattabomman -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Marudu Brothers -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 10.   Vellore Mutiny

Vellore Mutiny -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 11.   The Great Revolt of 1857

The Great Revolt Of 1857 -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes of the Great Revolt Of 1857 -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes for the Failure of the 1857 Revolt and Significance, Effects of the Mutiny -- - Download - Key Answer

       British India After 1858: Lord Lytton (1876-1880),

History : Lord Lytton (1876-1880) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 12.   Lord Ripon (1880-1884) And Lord Curzon (1899-1905)

History : Lord Ripon (1880-84) -- - Download - Key Answer
History : Lord Curzon (1899-1905) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 13.   Socio-Religious Reform Movements

Raja Rammohan Roy and the Brahmo Samaj -- - Download - Key Answer
Swami Dayanand Saraswathi and the Arya Samaj -- - Download - Key Answer
Self-Respect Movement and Periyar E.V.R. -- - Download - Key Answer
Indian Socio-Religious Reform Movements -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 14.   Indian National Movement (1885-1905)

Indian National Movement (1885-1905) -- - Download - Key Answer
Factors Promoting the Growth of Nationalism in India -- - Download - Key Answer
The Indian National Congress (1885) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 15.   Indian National Movement (1905-1916)

Indian National Movement (1905-1916) -- - Download - Key Answer
Partition of Bengal and the Rise of Extremism - Swadeshi Movement -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 16.   The Indian National Movement (1917-1947)

The Indian National Movement (1917-1947) : Advent of Gandhi -- - Download - Key Answer
Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Khilafat Movement -- - Download - Key Answer
Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) -- - Download - Key Answer
Simon Commission (1927) -- - Download - Key Answer
Quit India Movement (1942-1944) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 17.   Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement

Role Of Tamil Nadu In The Indian National Movement -- - Download - Key Answer
Non-co-operation Movement in TamilNadu, India -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 18.   The Justice Party Rule

The Justice Party rule in the Madras Presidency constitutes -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 19.   Constitutional Development (1858 – 1947)

Indian Constitutional Development (1858 – 1947) -- - Download - Key Answer
Indian Councils Act of 1861 and 1892 -- - Download - Key Answer
Minto- Morley Reforms of 1909 -- - Download - Key Answer
The Government of India Act of 1935 -- - Download - Key Answer
Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 20.   India After Independence

India After Independence -- - Download - Key Answer
Indian Polity (1947 – 2000) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 21.   Renaissance

Renaissance -- - Download - Key Answer
Renaissance Literature, Art, Sculpture -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 22.   Geographical Discoveries

The Geographical Discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries -- - Download - Key Answer
Impact of the Geographical Discoveries -- - Download - Key Answer
Geographical Discoveries : Portugal and Spain -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 23.   The Reformation and Counter Reformation

Causes for the Reformation -- - Download - Key Answer
Martin Luther (1483-1546) -- - Download - Key Answer
Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) and John Calvin (1509-1564) -- - Download - Key Answer
Counter-Reformation -- - Download - Key Answer
Effects of Reformation -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 24.   The American War of Independence (1776-1783)

The American War Of Independence (1776-1783) -- - Download - Key Answer
The English Colonies in America -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 25.   French Revolution

Causes of the French Revolution -- - Download - Key Answer
French Revolution : The French Philosophers -- - Download - Key Answer
Impact of the American War of Independence -- - Download - Key Answer
Work of the National Assembly (1789 - 1791) -- - Download - Key Answer
The National Convention (1792 - 1795) -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 26.   Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions

Agricultural Revolution -- - Download - Key Answer
Industrial Revolution : Causes, Merits, Demerits -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 27.   First World War

First World War (1914 -1919) -- - Download - Key Answer
First World War - Colonialism -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes of First World War -- - Download - Key Answer
Course of the First World War -- - Download - Key Answer
Results of the First World War -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 28.   Russian Revolution of 1917

Russian Revolution Of 1917 -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes of the Russian Revolution -- - Download - Key Answer
February Revolution and October Revolution of 1917 -- - Download - Key Answer
Results of Russian Revolution Of 1917 -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 29.   The League of Nations

The League Of Nations -- - Download - Key Answer
Establishment of League of Nations -- - Download - Key Answer
Achievements Of The League Of Nations -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes for the Failure of League of Nations -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 30.   Rise of Fascism and Nazism

Causes for the Growth of Fascism in Italy -- - Download - Key Answer
Rise of Mussolini -- - Download - Key Answer
Mussolini as the Prime Minster of Italy -- - Download - Key Answer
Nazism In Germany : Hitler and the Nazi Germany -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 31.   Second World War

Second World War -- - Download - Key Answer
Causes of the Second World War -- - Download - Key Answer
Course and Results of the Second World War -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 32.   Growth of Asian Nations: China And Japan

Growth Of Asian Nations: China And Japan -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 33.   United Nations Organisation

United Nations Organisation -- - Download - Key Answer
Achievements of the U N O -- - Download - Key Answer
Organization of the U.N.O. -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 34.   The Cold War

The Cold War -- - Download - Key Answer
Beginning and End of the Cold War -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 35.   World Today

History : World Today -- - Download - Key Answer

Lesson 1.    India Under the English East India Company: Warren Hastings (1772-1785)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Rohilla War.

Pitt’s India Act.

Second Anglo Mysore War.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the First Anglo-Maratha War.

Discuss the main provisions of the Regulating Act.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the reforms of Warren Hastings.

Examine the expansionist policy of Warren Hastings.

Lesson 2.    Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Treaty of Srirangapattinam.

Police Reforms of Lord Cornwallis.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the causes for the Third Mysore War.

Write the judicial reforms of Lord Cornwallis.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Estimate the reforms of Lord Cornwallis.

“Cornwallis’ life was embodiment of duty and sacrifice” – Justify.

Unit II

Lesson 3.    The Marquess of Wellesley (1798-1805)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Defects of the Subsidiary System.

Treaty of Bassein

Answer briefly (100 words).

Point out the main features of the Subsidiary System.

Discuss the circumstances that led to the fourth Mysore War.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the enforcement of the Subsidiary System by Lord Wellesley.

Estimate the achievements of Lord Wellesley.

Lesson 4.    Lord Hastings (1813-1823)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Gurkha War.

Reforms of Lord Hastings.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the efforts taken by Lord Hastings to eliminate the Pindaris.

Mention the causes for the downfall of the Maratha Confederacy.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Evaluate the administration of Lord Hastings.

Examine the causes and effects of the Third Maratha War.

Lesson 5.    Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Ranjit Singh.

Sati

Lord Macaulay.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the important provisions of the Charter act of 1833.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the policy of Lord William Bentinck towards the Indian states.

“Bentinck inaugurated an era of social reforms” – Comment.

Lesson 6.    Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Wood’s Despatch.

Second Burmese War.

Dalhousie’s Postal Reforms

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the annexation of Oudh by Lord Dalhousie.

Explain the principle and application of the Doctrine of Lapse.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Critically examine the annexation policy of Lord Dalhousie.

Estimate the reforms of Lord Dalhousie.

Lesson 7.Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British

Write short notes (Any three points).

Mahalwari Settlement.

Ryotwari Settlement.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Point out the salient features of the Permanent Land revenue Settlement.

Write a note on the Indian handicrafts industry.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the economic impact of the British land revenue administration.

Analyse the causes for the decline of Indian handicrafts industry.

Lesson 8.    Educational and Social Reforms

Write short notes (Any three points).

Macaulay’s Minute

Female Infanticide

Purdah system

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on Charles Woods Despatch.

Discuss the measures taken by reformers to eradicate discrimination under the caste system.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the educational policy of the British.

Give an account of the social legislations for the emancipation of women.

Lesson 9.    Palayakkarar Rebellion

Write short notes (Any three points).

Puli Thevar

Palayakkarar system

Bannerman

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on South Indian Rebellion of 1801.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Estimate the valiant struggle of Kattabomman against the British.

Lesson 10.  Vellore Mutiny

Write short notes (Any three points).

Sir John Cradock

Col. Gillespie

Answer briefly ( 100 words)

Explain the Course of the Vellore Mutiny.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the causes for the outbreak of Vellore Mutiny of 1806.

Lesson 11.  The Great Revolt of 1857

British India After 1858: Lord Lytton (1876-1880),Lesson

Write short notes (Any three points).

Greased Cartridges.

Nana Sahib.

Rani Lakshmi Bai.

Causes for the failure of the Revolt of 1857.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the nature of the Revolt of 1857.

Analyse the results of the Great Revolt of 1857.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the causes for the Revolt of 1857.

Trace the course of the Revolt of 1857.

Lesson 12.  Lord Ripon (1880-1884) And Lord Curzon (1899-1905)

Write short notes (Any three points).

The Vernacular Press Act.

Hunter Commission.

Ilbert Bill Controversy.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Famine Policy followed by Lord Lytton.

Discuss the Importance of Local Self-Government.

Point out the educational reforms of Lord Curzon.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the Afghan policy of Lord Lytton.

Estimate the reforms of Lord Ripon.

Give an account of the administration of Lord Curzon.

Lesson 13.  Socio-Religious Reform Movements

Write short notes (Any three points).

Arya Samaj

Swami Vivekananda

Jyotiba Phule

Sri Vaikunta Swamigal

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the principles of Saint Ramalinga.

Examine the Islamic Reform movements.

Answer in detail (200 words).

“Raja Rammohan Roy was the father of Indian Renaissance”– Discuss.

Examine the importance of the socio-religious reform movements of 19^th century India.

Lesson 14.  Indian National Movement (1885-1905)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Indian National Congress.

Dadhabai Naoroji.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the main demands of the moderates.

Discuss the methods adopted by the moderates in the first phase of the Indian National Movement.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the causes for the rise of nationalism in India.

Evaluate the achievements of the moderates.

Lesson 15.  Indian National Movement (1905-1916)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Partition of Bengal.

Surat Split.

Muslim League.

Lucknow Pact.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the rise of extremism in the Indian National Movement.

Bring out the importance of the Swadeshi Movement.

Explain the role of the Home Rule Movement in the Freedom Struggle.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Discuss the important events in the Indian National Movement from 1905 to 1916.

Lesson 16.  The Indian National Movement (1917-1947)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Khilafat Movement

Swaraj Party

Dandi March

Indian National Army

Cabinet Mission

Mountbatten Plan

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Bring out the significance of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Discuss the salient features of the Nehru Report.

Write a note on the Poona Pact.

Examine the provisions of the Indian Independence Act.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the Civil-Disobedience Movement.

Estimate role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

Discuss the important events of the Freedom Movement from 1919 to 1935.

Lesson 17.  Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement

Write short notes (Any three points).

G. Subramanya Iyer

Vedaranyam March

Subramaniya Bharathi

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on Madras Mahajana Sabha.

Discuss the role of V.O.C in the Indian National Movement.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

Lesson 18.  The Justice Party Rule

Write short notes (Any three points).

Non Brahmin Movement

Communal G.O

Answer briefly (100 words).

Describe the educational reforms of the Justice Party.

Write a note on the end of Justice Party.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the achievements of the Justice Party rule in Tamil Nadu.

Estimate the role of Periyar E.V.R. in the promotion of social justice.

Lesson 19.  Constitutional Development (1858 – 1947)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Queen’s Proclamation

Indian Councils Act of 1892

Bicameral Legislature

Dyarchy

Provincial Autonomy

Answer briefly (100 words).

Point out the importance of the Government of India Act of 1858.

Discuss the provisions of the Indian Councils Act of 1861.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Critically examine the provisions of the Minto-Morley Reforms.

Analyse the salient features of the Government of India Act of 1919.

“The Government of India Act of 1935 introduced significant changes in the constitutional system of India” – Comment.

Lesson 20.  India After Independence

Write short notes (Any three points).

Green Revolution

Panch Sheel

ISRO

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the salient features of the Indian Constitution.

Write a note on the Linguistic Reorganization of States.

Mention the important features of India’s foreign policy.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Analyse the role of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in the integration of Indian states.

Give an account of the economic progress through five year plans.

Describe the development of science and technology in independent India.

“Jawaharlal Nehru is the architect of modern India” – Discuss

Lesson 21.  Renaissance

Write short notes (Any three points).

Meaning of Renaissance.

Leonardo da Vinci.

Copernicus.

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the causes for the birth of Renaissance in Italy.

Write a note on the Renaissance sculpture.

Estimate the results of the Renaissance.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Evaluate the role of intellectuals in the development of Renaissance literature.

Assess the scientific development during the period of the Renaissance.

Lesson 22.  Geographical Discoveries

Write short notes (Any three points).

Henry the Navigator.

Ferdinand Magellan

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the role of Portugal in exploring the new sea routes.

Analyse the causes for the geographical discoveries.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the contribution of Spain towards the discovery of new countries.

Examine the impact of the geographical discoveries.

Lesson 23.  The Reformation and Counter Reformation

Write short notes (Any three points).

Ulrich Zwingli

Counter Reformation

Society of Jesus

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the role of John Calvin in the Reformation.

Evaluate the effects of the Reformation.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the causes for the Reformation.

Analyse the contribution of Martin Luther for the Reformation in Germany.

Discuss the course of the Counter Reformation.

Lesson 24.  The American War of Independence (1776-1783)

Write short notes (Any three points).

Townshend Laws

Boston Tea Party

Stamp Act

Answer briefly (100 words).

Analyse the fundamental causes for the American War of Independence.

Write a note on the Philadelphia Congress.

Bring out the importance of the American Declaration of Independence.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the circumstances leading to the American War of Independence.

Lesson 25.  French Revolution

Write short notes (Any three points).

National Assembly

Rousseau

Reign of Terror

Answer briefly (100 words).

Examine the contributions of the French philosophers to the French Revolution.

Write a note on the results of the French Revolution.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the causes of the French Revolution of 1789.

Trace the course of the French Revolution of 1789.

Lesson 26.  Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions

Write short notes (Any three points).

John McAdam

Answer briefly (100 words).

Examine the causes for the Industrial Revolution.

Discuss the process of Industrial Revolution in England.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the scientific inventions that contributed to the growth of Industrial Revolution.

Analyse the merits and demerits of the Industrial Revolution.

Lesson 27.  First World War

Write short notes (Any three points).

Colonialism

Imperialism

Triple Entente

Treaty of Versailles

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the impact of colonialism.

Trace the course of the First World War.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Enumerate the various causes of the First World War.

Examine the results of the First World War.

Lesson 28.  Russian Revolution of 1917

Write short notes (Any three points).

Bloody Sunday

The Bolsheviks

October Revolution

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the role of Lenin in the Russian Revolution.

Write a note on the February Revolution.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the causes for the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Discuss the course of the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Lesson 29.  The League of Nations

Write short notes (Any three points).

International Labour Organization

Mandate System

Curfu Incident

Answer briefly (100 words).

Give an account of the formation of the League of Nations.

Describe the important organs of the League of Nations.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Examine the achievements of the League of Nations.

Analyse the causes for the failure of the League of Nations.

Lesson 30.  Rise of Fascism and Nazism

Write short notes (Any three points).

Fascism

Nazism

Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis

Answer briefly (100 words).

Briefly discuss the causes for the growth of Fascism in Italy.

What were the reasons for the rise of Hitler in Germany?

Discuss the foreign policy of Hitler.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the rise of dictatorships in Germany and Italy.

Analyse the principles and growth of Nazism in Germany.

Lesson 31.  Second World War

Write short notes (Any three points).

Militarism

Imperialism

National Minorities

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the main events of the Second World War.

Examine the results of the Second World War.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the causes of the Second World War.

Lesson 32.  Growth of Asian Nations: China And Japan

Write short notes (Any three points).

Taiping Rebellion

Long March

Meiji Restoration

Answer briefly (100 words).

Write a note on Mao Tse Tung.

Discuss the developments in post-war Japan.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Estimate the role of Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the establishment of modern China.

Give an account of the rise of Japan in the modern world.

Lesson 33.  United Nations Organisation

Write short notes (Any three points).

Security Council

Kashmir Dispute

Arab-Israel Conflict

Answer briefly (100 words).

State the aims of the United Nations.

Write a note on the functions of the UNESCO.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Briefly mention the various functions of the U.N.O.

Estimate the role of U.N.O. in maintaining the world peace.

Lesson 34.  The Cold War

Write short notes (Any three points).

Cold War

Warsaw Pact

NATO

Vietnam War

Korean Crisis

Answer briefly (100 words).

Trace the beginning of the Cold War.

Briefly mention the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Give an account of the formation of Military Blocs during the Cold War.

Critically examine the impact of the Cold War.

Lesson 35.  World Today

Write short notes (Any three points).

Nuclear Disarmament

World Trade Organization

Global Terrorism

Answer briefly (100 words).

Discuss the events that led to the fall of the Soviet Union.

Describe the reunification of Germany.

State the main features of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Answer in detail (200 words).

Explain the process and impact of Globalization.

Examine the role of WTO in the regulation of global trading system.

Evaluate the impact of Global Terrorism.

HISTORY

Higher Secondary - Second Year

STANDARD XII - HISTORY

SYLLABUS

Unit I

1.  India under East India Company’s Rule - Administration - Charter Acts - Expansion policy - Colonial and Economic policies

2.  Education under the Company’s Rule - Social and Modernisation Reforms introduced by British Governors - General (Reforms of Bentinck and Dalhousie)

Unit II

3.       British Rule in Tamil Nadu - Palayakkarar          Rebellion - Vellore Mutiny

4.       The Great Revolt of 1857 - Causes - Results -     First War of Indian Independence - End of      Company’s Rule - Queen’s Proclamation

Unit III

5.       Socio - Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India (Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society, Ramakrishna Movement, Muslim, Parsi and Sikh Reform Movements)

6.       Changes in Indian Administration after 1858 (1861 Act - Ripon- 1892 Act-Administrative Reforms under Lord Curzon and their effects)

Unit IV

7.       India’s Freedom Movement (First two phases) - Emergence - Growth - Moderates - Extremists - Minto - Morley Reforms - Home Rule Movement – Montagu - Chelmsford Reforms

8.       India’s Freedom Movement (Gandhian Period) - Non-Co-operation Movement - Swarajya Party - Simon Commission - Salt Satyagraha - Round Table Conferences - Gandhi - Irwin Pact – Individual Satyagraha - Cripps Mission -Quit India     Movement etc.)

9.  Role of Tamil Nadu in India’s Freedom Movement 

10.  (Justice Party’s Rule, Congress Movement)

Unit V

11.     India after Independence - Social, Economic, Scientific and Technological Progress - Foreign Policy (1947 - 2000)

Unit VI      

11. Renaissance - Discovery of Sea Routes -       Reformation - Counter Reformation

12. American War of Independence -         French Revolution - Causes and Results

Unit VII     

13. Industrial and Agrarian Revolutions -  Causes – Results

14. Spread of Colonialism - Imperialism - First World War - Russian Revolution League of Nations

Unit VIII

15. Rise of Fascism and Nazism - Second World War - Causes - Results

Unit IX

16. Growth of Asian Nations - China and Japan after Second World War

Unit X

17. U.N.O and its role in World Peace.

18. Cold Wars - Super Powers - Regional Security Agreements (NATO,”SEATO and Warsaw Pact) - Growth of Atomic Weapons - Missiles - Peace Efforts - Fall of Socialist States - Liberalisation – Globalisation - World Today.

Lesson 1.    India Under the English East India Company: Warren Hastings (1772-1785)

Lesson 2.    Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793)

Lesson 3.    The Marquess of Wellesley (1798-1805)

Lesson 4.    Lord Hastings (1813-1823)

Lesson 5.    Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835)

Lesson 6.    Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)  

Lesson 7.Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British

Lesson 8.    Educational and Social Reforms

Lesson 9.    Palayakkarar Rebellion

Lesson 10.  Vellore Mutiny

Lesson 11.  The Great Revolt of 1857

          British India After 1858: Lord Lytton (1876-1880),Lesson

Lesson 12.  Lord Ripon (1880-1884) And Lord Curzon (1899-1905)

Lesson 13.  Socio-Religious Reform Movements

Lesson 14.  Indian National Movement (1885-1905)

Lesson 15.  Indian National Movement (1905-1916)

Lesson 16.  The Indian National Movement (1917-1947)

Lesson 17.  Role of Tamil Nadu in the Indian National Movement

Lesson 18.  The Justice Party Rule

Lesson 19.  Constitutional Development (1858 – 1947)

Lesson 20.  India After Independence

Lesson 21.  Renaissance

Lesson 22.  Geographical Discoveries

Lesson 23.  The Reformation and Counter Reformation

Lesson 24.  The American War of Independence (1776-1783)

Lesson 25.  French Revolution

Lesson 26.  Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions

Lesson 27.  First World War

Lesson 28.  Russian Revolution of 1917

Lesson 29.  The League of Nations

Lesson 30.  Rise of Fascism and Nazism

Lesson 31.  Second World War

Lesson 32.  Growth of Asian Nations: China And Japan

Lesson 33.  United Nations Organisation

Lesson 34.  The Cold War

Lesson 35.  World Today